nuisance claim (Indiana) · Go Syfert
← Indiana issues

nuisance claim in Indiana

17 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2024 3 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Kb Home Indiana Inc. v. Rockville Tbd Corp.green
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2023
2 sentences

2023KB Home Ind. Inc. v. Rockville TBD Corp., 928 N.E.2d 297, 307 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010). [8] Koltz contends, and the trial court found, that Morken is not entitled to fees because Koltz’s complaint did not include a request to “abate or enjoin” a nuisance under Section 32-30-6-7.

2011“A nuisance claim generally contemplates an action that is designed to cease or lessen the defendant’s continued offensive behavior.” KB Home Indiana, 928 N.E.2d at 307.

22
Gray v. Westinghouse Electric Corp.green
indctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2024
2 sentences

2024Id. at 54 .

2010See Gray, 624 N.E.2d at 51-53 (upholding the sufficiency of a nuisance claim for environmental damage to real property in an instance where the defendants' last disposal of toxic chemicals occurred in 1962 and the complaints were not filed until 1985).

12
Connie Yates, Rick Yates, Jason Tibbs, and Pauline Tibbs v. Levi Wayne Kempgreen
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Cf. Yates v. Kemp, 979 N.E.2d 678, 681-82 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012) (analyzing Indiana Code § 14-22-31.5-6 in the context of a nuisance claim brought against shooting range operator).

11
Wendt v. Kerkhofgreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., id. at 976-77 (holding that even if the juvenile court erred in its assignment of the burden of proof, such error was harmless in light of “overwhelming evidence”); Wendt v. Kerkhof, 594 N.E.2d 795, 798 (Ind. Ct. App. 1992) (holding that although the trial court erred by finding that a legal doctrine applied to the plaintiffs’ nuisance claim, any error was harmless because the trial court nevertheless made a proper ruling and the plaintiffs did not show they were prejudiced), trans. denied. 2.

11
Ps by Harbin v. Wsgreen
ind · 1983 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., id. at 976-77 (holding that even if the juvenile court erred in its assignment of the burden of proof, such error was harmless in light of “overwhelming evidence”); Wendt v. Kerkhof, 594 N.E.2d 795, 798 (Ind. Ct. App. 1992) (holding that although the trial court erred by finding that a legal doctrine applied to the plaintiffs’ nuisance claim, any error was harmless because the trial court nevertheless made a proper ruling and the plaintiffs did not show they were prejudiced), trans. denied. 2.

11
Goode v. City of Atlantagreen
gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See e.g., Goode v. City of Atlanta, 274 Ga.App. 233, 236, 617 S.E.2d 210, 213 (2005) ("an isolated act of negligence cannot form the basis of a nuisance claim”); Breeding ex rel.

2011See e.g., Goode v. City of Atlanta, 274 Ga.App. 233, 236, 617 S.E.2d 210, 213 (2005) ("an isolated act of negligence cannot form the basis of a nuisance claim”); Breeding ex rel.

11
Breeding Ex Rel. Breeding v. Hensleygreen
va · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Breeding v. Hensley, 258 Va. 207, 213 , 519 S.E.2d 369, 372 (1999) (stating that in order to recover for nuisance, "[m]ore than sporadic or isolated conditions must be shown”); H.

2011Breeding v. Hensley, 258 Va. 207, 213 , 519 S.E.2d 369, 372 (1999) (stating that in order to recover for nuisance, "[m]ore than sporadic or isolated conditions must be shown”); H.

11
People v. Sturm, Ruger & Co.green
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Camden County Bd. of Chosen Freeholders v. Beretta USA Corp., 273 F.3d 536 (3d Cir.2001); Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp., 258 Conn. 313 , 780 A.2d 98 (2001); People v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., 309 A.D.2d 91 , 761 N.Y.S.2d 192, 204 (N.Y.App.Div.2008).

2003Camden County Bd. of Chosen Freeholders v. Beretta USA Corp., 273 F.3d 536 (3d Cir.2001); Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp., 258 Conn. 313 , 780 A.2d 98 (2001); People v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., 309 A.D.2d 91 , 761 N.Y.S.2d 192, 204 (N.Y.App.Div.2008).

11
Molargik v. West Enterprises, Inc.green
indctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Molargik v. West Enter., Inc., 605 N.E.2d 1197, 1199 (Ind.Ct.App.1993) (concluding that a business’s industrial nature is an affirmative defense to a nuisance claim even though not designated as such in the Indiana Code); see also Black's Law Dictionary 430 (7th ed.1999) (defining affirmative defense as "[a] defendant’s assertion raising new facts and arguments that, if true, will defeat the plaintiff’s or prosecution's claim, even if all allegations in the complaint are trae.”).

2002See, e.g., Molargik v. West Enter., Inc., 605 N.E.2d 1197, 1199 (Ind.Ct.App.1993) (concluding that a business's industrial nature is an affirmative defense to a nuisance claim even though not designated as such in the Indiana Code); see also BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY 430 (7th ed.1999) (defining affirmative defense as "[a] defendant's assertion raising new facts and arguments that, if true, will defeat the plaintiff's or prosecution's claim, even if all allegations in the complaint are true.").

11
Bezell v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See Bezell, supra, 352 N.E.2d 809 .

1988See Bezell, supra, 352 N.E.2d 809 .

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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
City of Gary Ex Rel. King v. Smith & Wesson Corp. green
ind · 2003
2 sentences

2016The Court noted that “a public nuisance may exist without an underlying independent tort,” that “[h]ere the complaint does allege negligence and resulting predicable injury,” but that “a nuisance claim may be predicated on a lawful activity conducted in such a manner that it imposes costs on others.” Id. at 1234 .

2016The Court noted that “a public nuisance may exist without an underlying independent tort,” that “[h]ere the complaint does allege negligence and resulting predicable injury,” but that “a nuisance claim may be predicated on a lawful activity conducted in such a manner that it imposes costs on others.” Id. at 1234 .

22007–2016
Martin v. Richey green
ind · 1999
1 sentence

2019We reject the Plaintiffs' attempt to repackage their nuisance claim to avoid the effects of the RTFA. 9 The Plaintiffs curiously direct us to Martin v. Richey , 711 N.E.2d 1273 (Ind. 1999), to support their claim that they have a vested right to pursue a nuisance claim to protect their properties.

12019–2019
Yeager and Sullivan, Inc. v. O'NEILL green
indctapp · 1975
2 sentences

2016The Court observed that “[n]ui-sances may arise from a lawful activity” and pointed to Yeager & Sullivan, Inc. v. O’Neill, 163 Ind.App. 466 , 324 N.E.2d 846 (1975), in which this court “held that ‘[w]hile the keeping of hogs, being a lawful enterprise, cannot be characterized as an absolute nuisance or a nuisance, per se, such an activity can become a nuisance per accidents by reason of the manner in which the hogs are kept, the locality or both.’” Id. at 1234 n. 9 (quoting Yeager, 163 Ind.App. at 474 , 324 N.E.2d at 852 ).

2016The Court observed that “[n]ui-sances may arise from a lawful activity” and pointed to Yeager & Sullivan, Inc. v. O’Neill, 163 Ind.App. 466 , 324 N.E.2d 846 (1975), in which this court “held that ‘[w]hile the keeping of hogs, being a lawful enterprise, cannot be characterized as an absolute nuisance or a nuisance, per se, such an activity can become a nuisance per accidents by reason of the manner in which the hogs are kept, the locality or both.’” Id. at 1234 n. 9 (quoting Yeager, 163 Ind.App. at 474 , 324 N.E.2d at 852 ).

12016–2016
American United Life Insurance Co. v. Douglas green
indctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2012Indiana Code section 32-30-6-6 describes a nuisance as: “Whatever is: (1) injurious to health; (2) indecent; (3) offensive to the senses; or (4) an obstruction to the free use of property; so as essentially to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property.” The Defendants contend summary judgment was proper on David’s nuisance claim because, in their 11 In Douglas, the Court of Appeals held despite being a misstatement of the law, the representation was still actionable in fraud under an exception because the representing parties “claimed an expertise in tax planning.” Id. at 70

12012–2012
Pickett v. Brown green
indctapp · 1991
1 sentence

2009Id. at 708 .

12009–2009
Barrera v. Hondo Creek Cattle Co. green
texapp · 2004
1 sentence

2009Likewise, in Barrera v. Hondo Creek Cattle Co., 132 S.W.3d 544 (Tex.App.2004), the plaintiffs challenged the Texas counterpart to our Right to Farm Act claiming that the provision limiting the circumstances under which a nuisance claim could be brought against a farming operation violated both the Texas and federal constitutions because the limitation amounted to a “taking.” The Texas Court of Appeals rejected plaintiffs claim and concluded that the plaintiffs had failed to establish *1259 the required elements of a taking. 132 S.W.2d at 549.

12009–2009
Moon v. North Idaho Farmers Ass'n green
idaho · 2004
1 sentence

2009Id. at 645 .

12009–2009
Biddle v. BAA Indianapolis, LLC green
indctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2007The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for a trial on the merits. 6 Biddle v. BAA Indianapolis, LLC, 830 N.E.2d 76 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), vacated.

12007–2007
Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp. green
conn · 2001
2 sentences

2003Camden County Bd. of Chosen Freeholders v. Beretta USA Corp., 273 F.3d 536 (3d Cir.2001); Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp., 258 Conn. 313 , 780 A.2d 98 (2001); People v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., 309 A.D.2d 91 , 761 N.Y.S.2d 192, 204 (N.Y.App.Div.2008).

2003Camden County Bd. of Chosen Freeholders v. Beretta USA Corp., 273 F.3d 536 (3d Cir.2001); Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp., 258 Conn. 313 , 780 A.2d 98 (2001); People v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., 309 A.D.2d 91 , 761 N.Y.S.2d 192, 204 (N.Y.App.Div.2008).

12003–2003
Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders v. Beretta green
ca3 · 2001
1 sentence

2003Camden County Bd. of Chosen Freeholders v. Beretta USA Corp., 273 F.3d 536 (3d Cir.2001); Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp., 258 Conn. 313 , 780 A.2d 98 (2001); People v. Sturm, Ruger & Co., 309 A.D.2d 91 , 761 N.Y.S.2d 192, 204 (N.Y.App.Div.2008).

12003–2003
Hopper v. Colonial Motel Properties, Inc. green
indctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2003Id. at 187 .

12003–2003
Place v. Sagamore Center, Inc. green
indctapp · 1992
2 sentences

1995Place, 604 N.E.2d at 671 , is another instructive case on the nuisance exception to the doctrine of caveat lessee.

1995Place, 604 N.E.2d at 675 .

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 32-30-6-6 (7) IN § Ind. Code § 32-30-6-8 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 32-30-6-7 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 34-52-1-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-7 (3)

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 82 (1948–2026) CA 78 (1905–2026) CT 64 (1907–2026) GA 58 (1942–2025) MI 56 (1959–2026) WA 33 (1953–2026) OH 32 (1981–2026) NY 31 (1917–2026) IA 29 (1915–2024) WI 27 (1942–2025) MO 22 (1983–2025) MA 21 (1928–2023) MD 17 (1954–2026) IL 17 (1976–2025) IN 17 (1988–2024) VA 16 (1939–2024) KS 15 (1901–2024) TN 14 (1943–2019) NJ 13 (1953–2025) UT 11 (1940–2026) PA 11 (1945–2019) OK 10 (1996–2023) ME 9 (1951–2025) AL 9 (1912–2023) MN 8 (1984–2016) VT 7 (2008–2025) AZ 7 (2014–2025) ND 7 (1986–2020) SD 6 (1990–2025) MT 6 (1922–2015) CO 5 (2001–2025) FL 5 (1986–2025) OR 5 (1935–2014) MS 5 (1997–2021) NM 5 (1985–2026) NH 5 (2008–2025) LA 5 (1982–2010) NV 4 (1993–2021) WV 4 (1891–2018) SC 4 (1932–2015) AR 4 (1999–2026) DC 4 (1991–2025) KY 4 (1924–2020) NC 4 (2001–2019) ID 4 (1981–2020) RI 4 (1985–2019) AK 2 (2002–2010) HI 2 (2008–2019)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check