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litmus test in Indiana

16 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1997–2020 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Williams v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2017
2 sentences

2017We have explained, however, “[T]hese factors are not intended as a litmus test and do not need to be consulted if the character of the relationship is clearly ‘domestic.’” Bowling v. State, 995 N.E.2d 715 , 717 n.4 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (quoting Williams v. State, 798 N.E.2d 457, 461 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)); Croy v. State, 953 N.E.2d. 660, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “[T]he domestic battery statute envisions a situation, among others, where individuals are (or were) involved in an ongoing relationship and cohabitating.” Bowling, 995 N.E.2d at 717 . [18] Here, L.H. testified that Garcia was her boyf

2013In Williams v. State, 798 N.E.2d 457, 461 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003), we explained that, “we do not believe the legislature intended these factors [of Indiana Code section 35-42-2-1.3] to serve as a litmus test nor do we believe that the list of factors need even be consulted if the character of the relationship is clearly ‘domestic.’” Roberts concedes that he and Miller “had a 10-year long relationship” during which they lived together and shared a bed.

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Croy v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013While the statutory factors provide a useful framework, this court has held that “[t]he legislature did not intend for these factors to serve as a litmus test[.]” Croy v. State, 953 N.E.2d 660, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011).

2012The legislature did not intend for these factors to serve as a litmus test, and this Court has previously determined that the list does not need to be consulted “if the character of the relationship is clearly ‘domestic.’” Croy v. State, 953 N.E.2d 660, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011) (quotation omitted), reh’g denied.

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Beene v. REVIEW BD. OF IND. DEPT. OF EMP. & TRAINING SERV.green
indctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Bd. of Ind. Dep't of Emp. & Training Servs., 528 N.E.2d 842, 846 (Ind.Ct.App.1988) ("The fact that [claimant]'s absences and tardiness were allegedly caused from occurrences `beyond her control' is not the litmus test in Indiana....

2010Bd. of Ind. Dep't of Emp. & Training Servs., 528 N.E.2d 842, 846 (Ind.Ct.App.1988) ("The fact that [claimant]'s absences and tardiness were allegedly caused from occurrences 'beyond her control is not the litmus test in Indiana....

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Hicks v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2020Therefore, “admissibility hinges on relevance, not a litmus test based on an isolated factor – remoteness, similarity, or anything else – that may bear on relevance.” Id. [34] We further note that the State established the timeliness of the Facebook video in two respects.

2015Hicks v. State, 690 N.E.2d 215, 220 (Ind. 1997). [11] Walker challenges the admission of the testimony of two witnesses.

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Jeffboat, Inc. v. Review Board of the Indiana Employment Security Division green
indctapp · 1984
2 sentences

2010As long as the [e]mployer puts forth a prima facie case for discharge under [subsection (d)(2)], insufficiently rebutted by the employee, the employee's discharge and denial of benefits can be upheld." (citing Jeffboat, 464 N.E.2d at 380 )).

2010As long as the [employer puts forth a prima facie case for discharge under [subsection (d)(2) ], insufficiently rebutted by the employee, the employee's discharge and denial of benefits can be upheld." (citing Jeffboat, 464 N.E.2d at 380 )).

22010–2010
Huddleston v. United States green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1998In short, admissibility hinges on relevance, not a litmus test based on an isolated factor -- remoteness, similarity, or anything else -- that may bear on relevance. (footnote: 6) The third prong of the Seventh Circuit test requires that evidence of a prior bad act must be sufficient to support a finding by the jury that the defendant committed the act. (footnote: 7) It derives from the Seventh Circuit’s reading of Huddleston v. United States , 485 U.S. 681 , 108 S. Ct. 1496 , 99 L.

1998In short, admissibility hinges on relevance, not a litmus test based on an isolated factor -- remoteness, similarity, or anything else -- that may bear on relevance. (footnote: 6) The third prong of the Seventh Circuit test requires that evidence of a prior bad act must be sufficient to support a finding by the jury that the defendant committed the act. (footnote: 7) It derives from the Seventh Circuit’s reading of Huddleston v. United States , 485 U.S. 681 , 108 S. Ct. 1496 , 99 L.

21997–1998
Garwood v. Indiana Department of State Revenue green
indtc · 2011
1 sentence

2017Id. at 689 .

12017–2017
Shayla Bowling v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2017We have explained, however, “[T]hese factors are not intended as a litmus test and do not need to be consulted if the character of the relationship is clearly ‘domestic.’” Bowling v. State, 995 N.E.2d 715 , 717 n.4 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (quoting Williams v. State, 798 N.E.2d 457, 461 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)); Croy v. State, 953 N.E.2d. 660, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “[T]he domestic battery statute envisions a situation, among others, where individuals are (or were) involved in an ongoing relationship and cohabitating.” Bowling, 995 N.E.2d at 717 . [18] Here, L.H. testified that Garcia was her boyf

2017We have explained, however, “[T]hese factors are not intended as a litmus test and do not need to be consulted if the character of the relationship is clearly ‘domestic.’” Bowling v. State, 995 N.E.2d 715 , 717 n.4 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (quoting Williams v. State, 798 N.E.2d 457, 461 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)); Croy v. State, 953 N.E.2d. 660, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “[T]he domestic battery statute envisions a situation, among others, where individuals are (or were) involved in an ongoing relationship and cohabitating.” Bowling, 995 N.E.2d at 717 . [18] Here, L.H. testified that Garcia was her boyf

12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1.3 (7) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-3-3 (4)

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 138 (1987–2025) PA 134 (1971–2026) CA 36 (1974–2025) OH 29 (1989–2025) IL 20 (1982–2022) IA 19 (1982–2026) IN 16 (1997–2020) MT 12 (1988–2024) TN 11 (1980–2015) NY 11 (1984–2023) MD 10 (1974–2022) NJ 10 (1959–2011) AZ 9 (2002–2020) FL 9 (1981–2012) CT 7 (1995–2025) MS 6 (2002–2021) NM 6 (1999–2015) DE 5 (1968–2024) MI 5 (1990–2020) CO 5 (1984–2014) DC 5 (1977–2012) OK 4 (2018–2018) MA 4 (1993–1997) MO 3 (1995–2017) KS 3 (1993–2021) WV 3 (1985–2017) SC 3 (1984–1998) SD 2 (2001–2010) RI 2 (2000–2016) UT 2 (1987–1999) WA 2 (1976–2018) VT 2 (1992–1995) NC 2 (1991–2018)

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