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legal sufficiency claim in Indiana

165 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1992–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (50)

CaseFollowedCited
Charter One Mortgage Corp. v. Condragreen
ind · 2007 · cited in 19 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2019
2 sentences

2019Charter One Mortgage Corp. v. Condra , 865 N.E.2d 602 , 604 (Ind. 2007).

2019Charter One Mortgage Corp. v. Condra , 865 N.E.2d 602 , 604 (Ind. 2007).

1419
Babes Showclub, Jaba, Inc. v. Lairgreen
ind · 2009 · cited in 8 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2024
2 sentences

2024We conclude that Davis-Brumley has not carried her burden of persuasion. [11] Our standard of review regarding a motion to dismiss is as follows: “A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.” Babes Showclub, Jaba, Inc. v. Lair, 918 N.E.2d 308, 310 (Ind. 2009).

2015“A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.” Babes Showclub, Jaba, Inc. v. Lair, 918 N.E.2d 308, 310 (Ind.2009).

78
Town of Plainfield v. Town of Avongreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 8 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2012
2 sentences

2012Town of Plainfield v. Town of Avon, 757 N.E.2d 705, 710 (Ind.Ct.App.2001), trans. denied.

2006DECISION We review de novo a trial court's grant of a Trial Rule 12(B)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted as it "tests the legal sufficiency of a claim." Town of Plainfield v. Town of Avon, 757 N.E.2d 705, 710 (Ind.Ct.App.2001).

68
Gorski v. DRR, Inc.green
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007Gorski v. DRR, Inc., 801 N.E.2d 642, 644 (Ind.Ct.App.2003).

2007Gorski v. DRR, Inc., 801 N.E.2d 642, 644-45 (Ind.Ct.App.2003).

66
Julie Kitchell v. Ted Franklin, as the Mayor of the City of Logansport, and the Common Council of the City of Logansportgreen
ind · 2013 · cited in 9 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025Standard of Review [10] Trial Rule 12(B)(6) permits a claim’s dismissal for “[f]ailure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.” A motion to dismiss under this rule “tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.” Thornton v. State, 43 N.E.3d 585, 587 (Ind. 2015) (quoting Kitchell v. Franklin, 997 N.E.2d 1020, 1025 (Ind. 2013)).

2016“A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.” Id.

59
Godby v. Whiteheadgreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 9 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2016
2 sentences

2016Godby v. Whitehead, 837 N.E.2d 146, 149 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), tmns. denied.

2015Godby v. Whitehead, 837 N.E.2d 146 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005), trans. denied.

59
Thornton v. Stategreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2026
2 sentences

2026Accordingly, we will proceed with our review, under Trial Rule 12(B)(6) standards, of whether Ed Carpenter Racing failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted against VForward2, and if we determine that it did, we will remand the case to give Ed Carpenter Racing an opportunity to amend its claim against VForward2 as provided by Trial Rule 12(B). [28] A Trial Rule 12(B)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted “‘tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.’” Estate of Morgan by Hullett v. Morgan, 263 N.E.3d 758 , 76

2025Standard of Review [10] Trial Rule 12(B)(6) permits a claim’s dismissal for “[f]ailure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.” A motion to dismiss under this rule “tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.” Thornton v. State, 43 N.E.3d 585, 587 (Ind. 2015) (quoting Kitchell v. Franklin, 997 N.E.2d 1020, 1025 (Ind. 2013)).

55
Vakos v. Travelers Insurancegreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2004
2 sentences

2004Vakos v. Travelers Ins., 691 N.E.2d 499, 501 (Ind. App.1998).

2004Vakos v. Travelers Ins., 691 N.E.2d 499, 501 (Ind.App.1998).

45
Caesars Riverboat Casino, LLC v. Kephartgreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2018
2 sentences

2018"Such a motion tests the legal sufficiency of a claim, not the facts supporting it." Id.

2018“Such a motion tests the legal sufficiency of a claim, not the facts supporting it.” Id.

36
Kmk v. Akgreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2018
2 sentences

2018A Trial Rule 12(B)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted tests the legal sufficiency of a claim, not the facts supporting it. *492 K.M.K. v. A.K. , 908 N.E.2d 658 , 662 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009).

2014K.M.K. v. A.K., 908 N.E.2d 658, 662 (Ind.Ct.App.2009), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

34
Natalie Medley v. Bruce Lemmon, Julie Stout, Pam Ferguson, Stacey Milner, Sherry White, L.A. Vannatta, Mike Pavese, Virginia McCulloughgreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Medley v. Lemmon, 994 N.E.2d 1177, 1182 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013), trans. denied.

2015Medley v. Lemmon, 994 N.E.2d 1177, 1182 (Ind.Ct.App.2013), trams, denied.

33
Collard v. Enyeartgreen
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2012
2 sentences

2012Collard v. Enyeart, 718 N.E.2d 1156, 1158-59 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999), trans. denied (2000).

2000Collard v. Enyeart, 718 N.E.2d 1156, 1158-59 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied (2000).

33
Hosler Ex Rel. Hosler v. Caterpillar, Inc.green
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2002
2 sentences

2002Hosier v. Caterpillar, Inc., 710 N.E.2d 193, 196 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied (citation omitted).

2001See id.

33
Borgman v. Aikensgreen
indctapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001Borgman v. Aikens, 681 N.E.2d 213, 216 (Ind.Ct.App.1997), trans. denied.

2000Borgman v. Aikens, 681 N.E.2d 213, 216 (Ind. *1091 Ct.App.1997), trans. denied.

33
Sims v. Beamergreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 12 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2023
2 sentences

2023Id.

2010Id.

212
Magic Circle Corp., D/B/A Dixie Chopper, Arthur Evans, Wesley Evans, and Jeffrey Haltom v. Crowe Horwath, LLPgreen
indctapp · 2017 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020
2 sentences

2018Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 71A03-1705-PL-982 | January 23, 2018 Page 5 of 17 Discussion and Decision [9] A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it.3 Magic Circle Corp. v. Crowe Horwath, LLP, 72 N.E.3d 919, 922 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017).

2018Discussion and Decision [9] A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of the claim, not the facts supporting it. 3 Magic Circle Corp. v. Crowe Horwath, LLP , 72 N.E.3d 919 , 922 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017).

24
Scruggs v. Allen County/City of Fort Waynegreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008Standard of Review A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted under Indiana Trial Rule 12(B)(6) “tests the legal sufficiency of a claim, not the facts supporting it.” Scruggs v. Allen County / City of Fort Wayne, 829 N.E.2d 1049, 1051 (Ind.Ct.App.2005).

2006Scruggs v. Allen County/City of Fort Wayne, 829 N.E.2d 1049, 1051 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), reh'g. denied.

22
Absher v. Clark County Rural Electric Membership Corp.green
indctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1999
2 sentences

1999Absher v. Clark County Rural Electric Membership Corp., 629 N.E.2d 870, 871 (Ind.Ct.App.1994), trans. denied.

1999Absher v. Clark County Rural Electric Membership Corp., 629 N.E.2d 870, 871 (Ind.Ct.App.1994), trans. denied.

22
Lei Shi v. Cecilia Yigreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2020“The grant or denial of a motion to dismiss turns only on the legal sufficiency of the claim and does not require determinations of fact.” Id. at 36–37.

2020“A motion to dismiss under Rule 12(B)(6) tests the legal sufficiency of a complaint: that is, whether the allegations in the complaint establish any set of circumstances under which a plaintiff would be entitled to relief.” Id. at 37 .

16
Gray v. Westinghouse Electric Corp.green
indctapp · 1993 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1996
2 sentences

1996Gray v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 624 N.E.2d 49, 52 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied.

1995Gray v. Westinghouse Electric Corp. (1993), Ind.App., 624 N.E.2d 49, 52 , trans. denied.

14
McPeek v. McCardlegreen
ind · 2008 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2015
2 sentences

2015McPeek v. McCardle, 888 N.E.2d 171 (Ind. 2008).

2014Id.

13
Lawson v. First Union Mortgage Co.green
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Lawson v. First Union Mortgage Co., 786 N.E.2d 279, 281 (Ind.Ct.App.2003).

2005Id.

13
Mathews v. Hansengreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2020
2 sentences

2020“The grant or denial of a motion to dismiss turns only on the legal sufficiency of the claim and does not require determinations of fact.” Id. [13] The trial court here entered findings of fact and conclusions thereon sua sponte.

2005See Mathews v. Hansen, 797 N.E.2d 1168, 1171 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), trans. denied.

12
In Re Custody of Gjgreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2011
2 sentences

2011In re Custody of G.J., 796 N.E.2d 756 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), trans. denied.

2004In re Custody of G.J., 796 N.E.2d 756, 759 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), trans. denied.

12
Wireless Advocates, LLC v. Indiana Department of State Revenuegreen
indtc · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Wireless Advocates, LLC v. Indiana Dep’t of State Revenue, 973 N.E.2d 111, 112 (Ind. Tax Ct. 2012).

11
Gasbi, LLC d/b/a Michiana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat v. Tatiyana Sandersgreen
indctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
National Wine & Spirits Corp. v. Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commissiongreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Holleman v. Indiana Department of Correctiongreen
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Elaine Chenore v. Robert Plantzgreen
indctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenuegreen
indtc · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Hi-Way Dispatch, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenuegreen
indtc · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
City of East Chicago v. East Chicago Second Century, Inc.green
ind · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Eddie Trail and Katrinka Trail v. Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indianagreen
ind · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Crosson v. Berrygreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Thompson v. VIGO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSgreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Harmony Health Plan of Indiana, Inc. v. Indiana Department of Administrationgreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
ServiceMaster Diversified Health Services, L.P. v. Wileygreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Stulajter v. Harrah's Indiana Corp.green
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Brown v. Delaneygreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Weiss v. Indiana Parole Boardgreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Bellows v. BD. OF COM'RS OF CTY. OF ELKHART green
indctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2018Id. " 'A motion to dismiss under Rule 12(B)(6) tests the legal sufficiency of a complaint: that is, whether the allegations in the complaint establish any set of circumstances under which a plaintiff would be entitled to relief.' " Id. (quoting Lei Shi v. Cecilia Yi , 921 N.E.2d 31 , 36 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010) ). *227 [5] Indiana Code Section 36-5-7-6(c) (2018) provides in relevant part that a town marshal may dismiss a deputy marshal at any time.

2016“The grant or denial of a motion to dismiss turns only on the legal sufficiency of the claim and does not require determinations of fact.” Id.

52013–2018
Thomas L. Arflack v. Town of Chandler, Indiana Chandler Town Council and Town of Chandler Advisory Plan Commission green
indctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2018Id.

2017Id.

32016–2018
Burke v. Town of Schererville green
indctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2016Id.

2011Id.

32005–2016
Charles Brown v. Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department and Vanderburgh County, Indiana green
indctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2019Id.

2019Id.

22019–2019
Putnam County Sheriff v. Price green
ind · 2011
2 sentences

2016“That is to say, it tests whether the allegations in the complaint establish any set of circumstances under which a plaintiff would be entitled to relief.” Price, 954 N.E.2d at 453 .

2013“That is to say, it tests whether the allegations in the complaint establish any set of circumstances under which a plaintiff would be entitled to relief.” Price, 954 N.E.2d at 453 .

22013–2016
Janet Freels v. James F. Koches and Sunset Builders, Inc. green
indctapp · 2018
12020–2020
Richter v. Asbestos Insulating & Roofing green
indctapp · 2003
12013–2013
State v. Thompson neutral
ind · 2006
12008–2008
Schulz v. State green
indctapp · 2000
12003–2003
Rayle v. Bolin green
indctapp · 2003
12003–2003
American Dry Cleaning & Laundry v. State green
indctapp · 2000
12002–2002
Indiana Carpenters Central & Western Indiana Pension Fund v. Seaboard Surety Co. green
indctapp · 1992
11993–1993
Bowman v. Bowman green
indctapp · 1991
11992–1992
Anderson v. Anderson green
indctapp · 1979
11992–1992
Smith v. Midwest Mutual Insurance Company green
indctapp · 1972
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4 (12) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (10) IN § Ind. Code § 34-14-1-2 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 34-23-1-1 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 34-24-3-1 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 6488 (1974–2026) MI 316 (1955–2026) IN 165 (1992–2026) NY 140 (1933–2026) IL 81 (1993–2026) CT 27 (1969–2025) KS 19 (1937–2024) WA 18 (1995–2026) ND 18 (2004–2026) FL 17 (1958–2025) NC 16 (1984–2025) MN 15 (2002–2024) NM 13 (1961–2019) WI 13 (1979–2025) MS 9 (1980–2026) NJ 9 (2010–2026) OH 9 (1998–2023) VA 8 (1993–2018) PA 7 (1977–2026) ME 6 (1991–2022) MO 5 (1957–1994) OR 4 (2004–2025) AZ 4 (1991–2020) UT 4 (2013–2024) MD 4 (2003–2021) DE 3 (1970–2022) CO 2 (1987–2019) KY 2 (2016–2017) AK 2 (2025–2025) CA 2 (2001–2016) OK 2 (1992–2016) IA 2 (1913–2022)

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