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16 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2025 2 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.
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Spring Hill Developers, Inc. v. Arthurgreen2 sentences2025Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 24A-CT-3016 | July 24, 2025 Page 13 of 20 A party seeking to defeat a defendant’s Statute of Frauds defense based upon promissory estoppel must establish the following elements: “1) a promise by the promissor; 2) made with the expectation that the promisee will rely thereon; 3) which induces reasonable reliance by the promisee; 4) of a definite and substantial nature; and 5) injustice can be avoided only by enforcement of the promise.” Spring Hill Developers, Inc. v. Arthur, 879 N.E.2d 1095, 1100 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008) (citing First Nat. 2010A party seeking to defeat a defendant's Statute of Frauds defense based upon promissory estoppel must establish the following elements: "1) a promise by the promissor; 2) made with the expectation that the promisee will rely thereon; 3) which induces reasonable reliance by the promisee; 4) of a definite and substantial nature; and 5) injustice can be avoided only by enforcement of the promise." Spring Hill Developers, Inc. v. Arthur, 879 N.E.2d 1095, 1100 (Ind.Ct.App.2008) (citing First Nat. | 2 | 2 |
Williams v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2002In Williams v. Williams, 555 N.E.2d 142, 144-145 (Ind. 1990), however, our supreme court ruled that "[t]he jurisdictional limitations imposed by the [UCCJL] are not equivalent to declarations of subject matter jurisdiction, but rather are refinements of the ancillary capacity of a trial court to exercise authority over a particular case." Under the UCCJL, a child's "home state" is "the state in which the child, immediately preceding the time involved, lived with his parents, a parent, or a person acting as parent, for at least six (6) consecutive months...." IND.CODE § 31-17-3-2(5). *864 Fathe 2002In Williams v. Williams, 555 N.E.2d 142, 144-145 (Ind. 1990), however, our supreme court ruled that “[t]he jurisdictional limitations imposed by the [UCCJL] are not equivalent to declarations of subject matter jurisdiction, but rather are refinements of the ancillary capacity of a trial court to exercise authority over a particular case.” Under the UCCJL, a child’s “home state” is “the state in which the child, immediately preceding the time involved, lived with his parents, a parent, or a person acting as parent, for at least six (6) consecutive months....” IND.Code § 31-17-3-2(5). | 2 | 2 |
Campbell v. Campbellgreen2 sentences2002In Campbell v. Campbell, 180 Ind.App. 351 , 388 N.E.2d 607, 609 (1979), this Court explained that this standard describes the subject matter jurisdiction of the trial court. 2002In Campbell v. Campbell, 180 Ind.App. 351 , 388 N.E.2d 607, 609 (1979), this Court explained that this standard describes the subject matter jurisdiction of the trial court. | 2 | 2 |
Jacobs v. Stategreen1 sentence2023Jacobs v. State, 835 N.E.2d 485, 489-90 (Ind. 2005). | 1 | 1 |
Town of Beverly Shores v. Bagnallgreen1 sentence2001Town of Bev-erty Shores v. Bagnall, 590 N.E.2d 1059, 1061 (Ind.1992). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Kirby v. Illinois
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2 sentences1981The Court further stated: “The requirement of a ‘knowing’ and ‘intelligent’ waiver was articulated in a case involving the validity of a defendant’s decision to forego a right constitutionally guaranteed to protect a fair trial and the reliability of -the truth-determining process.” Id. at 236 , 92 S.Ct. at 2052 , 36 L.Ed.2d at 868 . 1981The Court further stated: "The requirement of a `knowing' and `intelligent' waiver was articulated in a case involving the validity of a defendant's decision to forego a right constitutionally guaranteed to protect a fair trial and the reliability of the truth-determining process." Id. at 236 , 92 S.Ct. at 2052 , 36 L.Ed.2d at 868 . | 2 | 1972–1981 |
Hudson v. United States
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1 sentence2001The court explained that these factors should be considered as they relate to the face of the statute, as opposed to the statute's effect on a single individual, and cautioned that a legislature's apparent attempt to impose a civil sanction should be rejected in favor of a conclusion that the proceeding actually results in a criminal penalty only in the face of " 'the clearest proof"" Id. at 100, 118 S.Ct. 488 (quoting Kennedy, 372 U.S. at 169 , 83 S.Ct. 554 ). 3. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez
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2 sentences2001The court explained that these factors should be considered as they relate to the face of the statute, as opposed to the statute's effect on a single individual, and cautioned that a legislature's apparent attempt to impose a civil sanction should be rejected in favor of a conclusion that the proceeding actually results in a criminal penalty only in the face of " 'the clearest proof"" Id. at 100, 118 S.Ct. 488 (quoting Kennedy, 372 U.S. at 169 , 83 S.Ct. 554 ). 3. 2001The court explained that these factors should be considered as they relate to the face of the statute, as opposed to the statute's effect on a single individual, and cautioned that a legislature's apparent attempt to impose a civil sanction should be rejected in favor of a conclusion that the proceeding actually results in a criminal penalty only in the face of " 'the clearest proof"" Id. at 100, 118 S.Ct. 488 (quoting Kennedy, 372 U.S. at 169 , 83 S.Ct. 554 ). 3. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Bagley v. Insight Communications Co., LP
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1 sentence1999Exception Four: Probability of Injury Absent Due Precaution As the Court of Appeals majority noted, the due precaution exception 3 makes an employer “liable for the negligence of an independent contractor ‘where the act to be performed will probably cause injury to others unless due precaution is taken.’ ” Carie, 694 N.E.2d at 735 (quoting Bagley, 658 N.E.2d at 586 ). 4 This Court explained the exception in Bagley : The essence of this exception is the foreseeability of the peculiar risk involved in the work and of the need for special precautions. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Carie v. PSI Energy, Inc.
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1 sentence1999Exception Four: Probability of Injury Absent Due Precaution As the Court of Appeals majority noted, the due precaution exception 3 makes an employer “liable for the negligence of an independent contractor ‘where the act to be performed will probably cause injury to others unless due precaution is taken.’ ” Carie, 694 N.E.2d at 735 (quoting Bagley, 658 N.E.2d at 586 ). 4 This Court explained the exception in Bagley : The essence of this exception is the foreseeability of the peculiar risk involved in the work and of the need for special precautions. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Heck v. Robey
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2 sentences1997The court explained that the rule “was simply a shorthand way of characterizing the duty owed by a landowner to those coming onto the premises under a public duty during emergencies.” Heck, 659 N.E.2d at 503 . 1997The court explained that the rule "was simply a shorthand way of characterizing the duty owed by a landowner to those coming onto the premises under a public duty during emergencies." Heck, 659 N.E.2d at 503 . | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Pennington v. Stewart
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2 sentences1995Rendleman, supra . [17] The court noted prior rejections to Art. 1, § 12 challenges in Sidle, supra (Guest Statute); Dague v. Piper Aircraft (1981) 275 Ind. 520 , 418 N.E.2d 207 , reh. denied (shortening of the statute of limitations in product liability actions); Pennington v. Stewart (1937) 212 Ind. 553 , 10 N.E.2d 619 (legislature's abolishment of a cause of action for alienation of affections); and Beecher v. White (1983), Ind.App., 447 N.E.2d 622 , trans, denied (change in the statute of limitations for deficiencies in improvements to real property). 1995Rendleman, supra . [17] The court noted prior rejections to Art. 1, § 12 challenges in Sidle, supra (Guest Statute); Dague v. Piper Aircraft (1981) 275 Ind. 520 , 418 N.E.2d 207 , reh. denied (shortening of the statute of limitations in product liability actions); Pennington v. Stewart (1937) 212 Ind. 553 , 10 N.E.2d 619 (legislature's abolishment of a cause of action for alienation of affections); and Beecher v. White (1983), Ind.App., 447 N.E.2d 622 , trans, denied (change in the statute of limitations for deficiencies in improvements to real property). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
State v. Rendleman
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1 sentence1995Rendleman, supra . [17] The court noted prior rejections to Art. 1, § 12 challenges in Sidle, supra (Guest Statute); Dague v. Piper Aircraft (1981) 275 Ind. 520 , 418 N.E.2d 207 , reh. denied (shortening of the statute of limitations in product liability actions); Pennington v. Stewart (1937) 212 Ind. 553 , 10 N.E.2d 619 (legislature's abolishment of a cause of action for alienation of affections); and Beecher v. White (1983), Ind.App., 447 N.E.2d 622 , trans, denied (change in the statute of limitations for deficiencies in improvements to real property). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Dague v. Piper Aircraft Corp.
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2 sentences1995Rendleman, supra . [17] The court noted prior rejections to Art. 1, § 12 challenges in Sidle, supra (Guest Statute); Dague v. Piper Aircraft (1981) 275 Ind. 520 , 418 N.E.2d 207 , reh. denied (shortening of the statute of limitations in product liability actions); Pennington v. Stewart (1937) 212 Ind. 553 , 10 N.E.2d 619 (legislature's abolishment of a cause of action for alienation of affections); and Beecher v. White (1983), Ind.App., 447 N.E.2d 622 , trans, denied (change in the statute of limitations for deficiencies in improvements to real property). 1995Rendleman, supra . [17] The court noted prior rejections to Art. 1, § 12 challenges in Sidle, supra (Guest Statute); Dague v. Piper Aircraft (1981) 275 Ind. 520 , 418 N.E.2d 207 , reh. denied (shortening of the statute of limitations in product liability actions); Pennington v. Stewart (1937) 212 Ind. 553 , 10 N.E.2d 619 (legislature's abolishment of a cause of action for alienation of affections); and Beecher v. White (1983), Ind.App., 447 N.E.2d 622 , trans, denied (change in the statute of limitations for deficiencies in improvements to real property). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Beecher v. White
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1 sentence1995Rendleman, supra . [17] The court noted prior rejections to Art. 1, § 12 challenges in Sidle, supra (Guest Statute); Dague v. Piper Aircraft (1981) 275 Ind. 520 , 418 N.E.2d 207 , reh. denied (shortening of the statute of limitations in product liability actions); Pennington v. Stewart (1937) 212 Ind. 553 , 10 N.E.2d 619 (legislature's abolishment of a cause of action for alienation of affections); and Beecher v. White (1983), Ind.App., 447 N.E.2d 622 , trans, denied (change in the statute of limitations for deficiencies in improvements to real property). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Dortch v. Lugar
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2 sentences1985In Dortch v. Lugar (1971), 255 Ind. 545, 572 , 266 N.E.2d 25, 42 , the Court explained this exception: "[The Legislature may create such special taxing districts for local public improvements and provide for the levy of special ad valorem taxes throughout the district based upon the benefit accruing to the property holders therein situated; the Legislature may determine the boundaries of such districts or delegate to an agency the power to so determine them, conforming or not to the political or governmental subdivision there located; the Legislature may designate the agency to perform the adm 1985In Dortch v. Lugar (1971), 255 Ind. 545, 572 , 266 N.E.2d 25, 42 , the Court explained this exception: "[The Legislature may create such special taxing districts for local public improvements and provide for the levy of special ad valorem taxes throughout the district based upon the benefit accruing to the property holders therein situated; the Legislature may determine the boundaries of such districts or delegate to an agency the power to so determine them, conforming or not to the political or governmental subdivision there located; the Legislature may designate the agency to perform the adm | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Dimmick v. Follis
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2 sentences1982In Dimmick v. Follis, (1953) 123 Ind.App. 701 , 111 N.E.2d 486 , this court explained the requirement that the actor perceive a perilous situation. “[A]t no time was the appellee conscious of peril and no conduct on her part was prompted by a sudden realization of danger. 1982In Dimmick v. Follis, (1953) 123 Ind.App. 701 , 111 N.E.2d 486 , this court explained the requirement that the actor perceive a perilous situation. “[A]t no time was the appellee conscious of peril and no conduct on her part was prompted by a sudden realization of danger. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Dedrick v. State
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1 sentence1981The Court explained that the error stemmed from the instruction’s invasion of the jury’s exclusive province to determine both the law and the facts in criminal cases and to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused from a consideration of all the facts and circumstances in the case: “[A]ny instruction by the court which in any manner takes from the jury this exclusive duty, or which attaches weight to certain evidence, or which would in any manner place the burden upon the defendant to prove his innocence or introduce evidence to create a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury, is err | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Goodpaster v. State
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2 sentences1981In Goodpaster v. State, (1980) Ind., 402 N.E.2d 1239 , this Court explained the analysis to be used in determining whether an offense is an included offense of the charged crime. 1981In Goodpaster v. State, (1980) Ind., 402 N.E.2d 1239 , this Court explained the analysis to be used in determining whether an offense is an included offense of the charged crime. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte
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2 sentences1981In Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, supra, the accused argued that a “consent” to a search under the Fourth Amendment should be evaluated by the same standards used to determine a “waiver” for Sixth Amendment purposes, under the doctrine of Johnson v. Zerbst, supra. In disposing of this argument, the Court explained that the waiver standards of Johnson v. Zerbst, “ * * * were enunciated ... in the context of a fair criminal trial.” 412 U.S. at 235 , 93 S.Ct. at 2052 , 36 L.Ed.2d at 867 . 1981In Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, supra, the accused argued that a “consent” to a search under the Fourth Amendment should be evaluated by the same standards used to determine a “waiver” for Sixth Amendment purposes, under the doctrine of Johnson v. Zerbst, supra. In disposing of this argument, the Court explained that the waiver standards of Johnson v. Zerbst, “ * * * were enunciated ... in the context of a fair criminal trial.” 412 U.S. at 235 , 93 S.Ct. at 2052 , 36 L.Ed.2d at 867 . | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Simmons v. United States
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1 sentence1972Less than a year after Wade and Gilbert were decided the Court explained the rule of those decisions as follows: ‘The rationale of those cases was that an accused is entitled to counsel at any ‘critical stage of the prosecution,’ and that a post-indictment lineup is such a ‘critical stage.’ ’ (Emphasis supplied.) Simmons v. United States, 390 U.S. 377, 382-383 . | 1 | 1972–1972 |
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.