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attractive nuisance doctrine in Indiana

15 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2012 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Kelly v. Ladywood Apartmentsgreen
indctapp · 1993 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2012
2 sentences

2012See Kelly v. Ladywood Apartments, 622 N.E.2d 1044 (Ind. Ct. App. 1993), trans. denied.7 With Kelly in mind, we stated that “absent exigent circumstances…, public policy and common sense dictate that the duty to provide for a child’s safety will usually rest with the child’s parents while the child is in the parents’ 7 We explained the inapplicability of the attractive nuisance doctrine in Kelly as follows: The immediate presence of Kelly’s father negates all of the policy reasons for shifting the duty to care for this child from his father to Ladywood.

2012See Kelly v. Ladywood Apartments, 622 N.E.2d 1044 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied. 7 With Kelly in mind, we stated that “absent exigent circumstances ..., public policy and common sense dictate that the duty to provide for a child’s safety will usually rest with the child’s parents while the child is in the parents’ presence.” Harradon v. Schlamadinger, 913 N.E.2d at 302 .

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Carroll Ex Rel. Carroll v. Jagoe Homes, Inc.green
indctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2007
2 sentences

2007Carroll v. Jagoe Homes, Inc., 677 N.E.2d 612, 616 (Ind.Ct.App.1997).

2007Carroll v. Jagoe Homes, Inc., 677 N.E.2d 612, 616 (Ind.Ct.

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Cunningham Ex Rel. Cunningham v. Bakker Produce, Inc.green
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003Cunningham v. Bakker Produce, Inc., 712 N.E.2d 1002, 1007 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

2000The attractive nuisance doctrine applies when the problem complained of is (1) “maintained or permitted upon the property by the owner;” (2) “particularly dangerous to children, and of such a nature that they will not comprehend the danger;” and (3) “particularly attractive to children.” Cunningham v. Bakker Produce, Inc., 712 N.E.2d 1002, 1007 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

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Harradon v. Schlamadingergreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012As an adult, Kelly’s father, not Ladywood, is charged with the care of his son and with understanding and appreciating the possible danger that snow may cover objects which would obstruct a sled’s path. 12 presence.” Harradon v. Schlamadinger, 913 N.E.2d at 302 .

2012See Kelly v. Ladywood Apartments, 622 N.E.2d 1044 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied. 7 With Kelly in mind, we stated that “absent exigent circumstances ..., public policy and common sense dictate that the duty to provide for a child’s safety will usually rest with the child’s parents while the child is in the parents’ presence.” Harradon v. Schlamadinger, 913 N.E.2d at 302 .

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Pier v. SCHULTZgreen
ind · 1962 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1971–2008
2 sentences

2008Pier v. Schultz, 243 Ind. 200, 205 , 182 N.E.2d 255, 258 (Ind.1962); Morningstar v. Maynard, 798 N.E.2d 920, 922-23 (Ind.Ct.App.2003).

1971Although it was primarily concerned with a fact situation covering the attractive nuisance doctrine, in speaking of a licensee the court said: “Since it is not alleged that the instrumentality, of which appellant complains, was of such character that its presence upon the property of appellees created a condition comparable to an entrapment, and since it is not alleged that the appellees, as owners of the property, committed any positive act or exercised any positive control over the instrumentality, regardless of its character, and since it affirmatively appears from the complaint that the pe

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City of Evansville v. Bluegreen
ind · 1937 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1950–2000
2 sentences

2000In City of Evansville v. Blue, 212 Ind. 130 , 8 N.E.2d 224, 228 (1937), our supreme court declared, A swimming pool in a park, whether artificially constructed or a part of a natural pond, or lake, or stream, improved in its bathing facilities, is not per se a nuisance, and, unless there is some hidden or latent danger, the ... “attractive nuisance” doctrine does not apply.

2000In City of Evansville v. Blue, 212 Ind. 130 , 8 N.E.2d 224, 228 (1937), our supreme court declared, A swimming pool in a park, whether artificially constructed or a part of a natural pond, or lake, or stream, improved in its bathing facilities, is not per se a nuisance, and, unless there is some hidden or latent danger, the ... “attractive nuisance” doctrine does not apply.

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Morningstar v. Maynardgreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Pier v. Schultz, 243 Ind. 200, 205 , 182 N.E.2d 255, 258 (Ind.1962); Morningstar v. Maynard, 798 N.E.2d 920, 922-23 (Ind.Ct.App.2003).

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Kopczynski v. Bargergreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Id. at 10 .

2008Kopczynski v. Barger, 870 N.E.2d 1, 10 (Ind.Ct.App.2007).

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Harness v. Churchmembers Life Insurance Co.green
ind · 1961 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Additionally, as our Supreme Court determined in Harness v. Churchmembers Life Insurance Co., 241 Ind. 672, 679 , 175 N.E.2d 132, 135 (1961): The doctrine of attractive nuisance, it has been said, is limited in its application to cases where the danger is latent, and affords no basis for a recovery where the injury complained of was produced by a peril of an obvious or patent character.

2007Additionally, as our Supreme Court determined in Harness v. Churchmembers Life Insurance Co., 241 Ind. 672, 679 , 175 N.E.2d 132, 135 (1961): The doctrine of attractive nuisance, it has been said, is limited in its application to cases where the danger is latent, and affords no basis for a recovery where the injury complained of was produced by a peril of an obvious or patent character.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Co. v. Means red
indctapp · 1914
2 sentences

1974The court then proceeded to analyze the various positions taken by the courts, including the concepts of last clear chance and attractive nuisance, stating: “In many of these cases to which the attractive nuisance doctrine and the doctrine of last clear chance have been applied, where children have been involved, a careful examination and scrutiny of the facts upon which they rest will disclose that such duty to observe care is not, necessarily, dependent on a contractual relation between the parties, nor does it necessarily depend on any consideration of benefit received or to be received, by

1974The court then proceeded to analyze the various positions taken by the courts, including the concepts of last clear chance and attractive nuisance, stating: "In many of the cases to which the attractive nuisance doctrine and the doctrine of last clear chance have been applied, where children have been involved, a careful examination and scrutiny of the facts upon which they rest will disclose that such duty to observe care is not, necessarily, dependent on a contractual relation between the parties; nor does it necessarily depend on any consideration of benefit received or to be received, by e

31969–1974
Neal, Admr. v. Home Builders, Inc. green
ind · 1953
2 sentences

1997Id. at 171 , 111 N.E.2d at 286 .

1997In addition, the court concluded that “[a] building under construction ordinarily does not come within the attractive nuisance rule.” Id.

21969–1997
Lowden Ex Rel. Lowden v. Lowden green
indctapp · 1986
1 sentence

2003Id. (citing 62 Am.Jur.2d Premises Liability §§ 270, 273 (1990).

12003–2003
Drake Ex Rel. Drake v. Mitchell Community Schools green
ind · 1995
1 sentence

2000Likewise, IRUS expressly “does not affect ... the attractive nuisance doctrine.” Id.

12000–2000
United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt green
scotus · 1922
2 sentences

1993In United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt (1921), 258 U.S. 268 , 42 S.Ct. 299 , 66 L.Ed. 615 , Justice Holmes stated the attractive nuisance doctrine did not apply when the child discovers the condition after he has entered upon the defendant’s property.

1993In United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt (1921), 258 U.S. 268 , 42 S.Ct. 299 , 66 L.Ed. 615 , Justice Holmes stated the attractive nuisance doctrine did not apply when the child discovers the condition after he has entered upon the defendant’s property.

11993–1993
Lockridge v. Standard Oil Co., Inc. green
indctapp · 1953
2 sentences

1993Lockridge v. Standard Oil Company (1953), 124 Ind.App. 257 , 114 N.E.2d 807, 810 . 3 In the present case, the rationale underpinning the attractive nuisance doctrine has no application to the undisputed facts of this case.

1993Lockridge v. Standard Oil Company (1953), 124 Ind.App. 257 , 114 N.E.2d 807, 810 . 3 In the present case, the rationale underpinning the attractive nuisance doctrine has no application to the undisputed facts of this case.

11993–1993
Drew v. Lett green
indctapp · 1932
2 sentences

1970Co. v. Harvey, supra.” (Our emphasis.) This court said, in Drew v. Lett (1932), 95 Ind. App. 89, 95 , 182 N. E. 547 , 549: “The questions' of the particular child’s ability to appreciate the danger, and his power to avoid it, are usually questions of fact for the jury.” In the case of Wozniczka v. McKean, supra, Judge Sharp of this court discussed the reasoning in Echevarria v. United States Steel Corp., 392 F. 2d 885 (7th Cir. 1968), in which case the plaintiff had a mental capacity of five and was playing with his brother and friend, ages eleven and fifteen, on a public playground when he st

1970Co. v. Harvey, supra.” (Our emphasis.) This court said, in Drew v. Lett (1932), 95 Ind. App. 89, 95 , 182 N. E. 547 , 549: “The questions' of the particular child’s ability to appreciate the danger, and his power to avoid it, are usually questions of fact for the jury.” In the case of Wozniczka v. McKean, supra, Judge Sharp of this court discussed the reasoning in Echevarria v. United States Steel Corp., 392 F. 2d 885 (7th Cir. 1968), in which case the plaintiff had a mental capacity of five and was playing with his brother and friend, ages eleven and fifteen, on a public playground when he st

11970–1970
Jose Rivera Echevarria and Fortunato Rivera Echevarria B/n/f Jose Rivera Echevarria v. United States Steel Corporation green
ca7 · 1968
1 sentence

1970Co. v. Harvey, supra.” (Our emphasis.) This court said, in Drew v. Lett (1932), 95 Ind. App. 89, 95 , 182 N. E. 547 , 549: “The questions' of the particular child’s ability to appreciate the danger, and his power to avoid it, are usually questions of fact for the jury.” In the case of Wozniczka v. McKean, supra, Judge Sharp of this court discussed the reasoning in Echevarria v. United States Steel Corp., 392 F. 2d 885 (7th Cir. 1968), in which case the plaintiff had a mental capacity of five and was playing with his brother and friend, ages eleven and fifteen, on a public playground when he st

11970–1970
Witte v. Stifel neutral
mo · 1895
2 sentences

1953Puchta v. Rothman (1950), 99 Cal. App. 2d 285 , 221 P. 2d 744 ; State v. Bealmear (1925), 149 Md. 10 , 130 A. 66 ; Witte v. Stifel (1895), 126 Mo. 295 , 28 S. W. 891 , 47 Am.

1953Puchta v. Rothman (1950), 99 Cal. App. 2d 285 , 221 P. 2d 744 ; State v. Bealmear (1925), 149 Md. 10 , 130 A. 66 ; Witte v. Stifel (1895), 126 Mo. 295 , 28 S. W. 891 , 47 Am.

11953–1953
State v. Bealmear neutral
md · 1925
2 sentences

1953Puchta v. Rothman (1950), 99 Cal. App. 2d 285 , 221 P. 2d 744 ; State v. Bealmear (1925), 149 Md. 10 , 130 A. 66 ; Witte v. Stifel (1895), 126 Mo. 295 , 28 S. W. 891 , 47 Am.

1953Puchta v. Rothman (1950), 99 Cal. App. 2d 285 , 221 P. 2d 744 ; State v. Bealmear (1925), 149 Md. 10 , 130 A. 66 ; Witte v. Stifel (1895), 126 Mo. 295 , 28 S. W. 891 , 47 Am.

11953–1953
Puchta v. Rothman green
calctapp · 1950
2 sentences

1953Puchta v. Rothman (1950), 99 Cal. App. 2d 285 , 221 P. 2d 744 ; State v. Bealmear (1925), 149 Md. 10 , 130 A. 66 ; Witte v. Stifel (1895), 126 Mo. 295 , 28 S. W. 891 , 47 Am.

1953Puchta v. Rothman (1950), 99 Cal. App. 2d 285 , 221 P. 2d 744 ; State v. Bealmear (1925), 149 Md. 10 , 130 A. 66 ; Witte v. Stifel (1895), 126 Mo. 295 , 28 S. W. 891 , 47 Am.

11953–1953
Young v. Harvey green
ind · 1861
1 sentence

1953Co. v. Harvey, supra." ( 77 Ohio St. 235 , 83 N.E. 66 , 75, 122 Am.

11953–1953
Ray v. Hutchison green
tennctapp · 1933
2 sentences

1953Ray v. Hutchison (1933), 17 Tenn. App. 477 , 68 S. W. 2d 948, 954 .

1953Ray v. Hutchison (1933), 17 Tenn. App. 477 , 68 S. W. 2d 948, 954 .

11953–1953
Anderson v. Reith-Riley Construction Co. neutral
indctapp · 1942
2 sentences

1950Before the anomalous dicta in Anderson v. Reith-Riley Const. Co. (1942), 112 Ind. App. 170 , 44 N. E. 2d 184 , and the ubiquitous reasoning in City of Evansville v. Blue (1937), 212 Ind. 130 , 8 N. E. 2d 224 , there was no doubt that Indiana clearly permitted recovery on the doctrine.

1950Before the anomalous dicta in Anderson v. Reith-Riley Const. Co. (1942), 112 Ind. App. 170 , 44 N. E. 2d 184 , and the ubiquitous reasoning in City of Evansville v. Blue (1937), 212 Ind. 130 , 8 N. E. 2d 224 , there was no doubt that Indiana clearly permitted recovery on the doctrine.

11950–1950

Where else courts name it

IL 48 (1921–2011) TX 39 (1931–2021) LA 33 (1949–2024) FL 33 (1925–2024) OH 32 (1968–2024) CA 31 (1919–1974) KY 24 (1918–2024) MO 20 (1939–2018) AZ 19 (1935–2024) KS 18 (1912–1995) GA 17 (1962–2010) NC 17 (1937–2012) WA 16 (1947–2020) MI 16 (1931–2018) OK 15 (1916–2024) IN 15 (1950–2012) AL 15 (1929–2009) PA 15 (1932–2013) MS 15 (1924–2005) TN 15 (1931–2002) WI 14 (1948–1998) UT 12 (1953–2024) NY 11 (1938–1964) ID 10 (1950–2007) NM 9 (1952–1998) MD 9 (1932–2019) MT 7 (1952–2010) AR 7 (1926–2017) WV 6 (1932–1992) SC 6 (1965–2011) CO 6 (1937–2013) CT 6 (1921–1993) RI 6 (1992–2022) DE 6 (1949–2022) MN 5 (1951–2001) VT 5 (1911–2026) NE 5 (1975–1992) WY 4 (1950–1995) SD 3 (1938–1980) IA 3 (1916–1969) OR 3 (1929–1977) NV 2 (1935–1972) DC 2 (1945–1981) MA 2 (1991–2006) NJ 2 (1950–1996) ME 2 (1993–1998)

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