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bona fide claim in Indiana

15 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1887–2026 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.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Myers v. Stategreen
ind · 1921 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2018
2 sentences

2018"It has long been the law in this state, as well as of many other states, that the penal statute relating to criminal trespass was not designed to try disputed rights in real estate, but such law was intended to punish those who willfully and without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the lands of others." Myers v. State , 190 Ind. 269 , 130 N.E. 116 , 117 (1921) ; see also , Hughes v. State , 103 Ind. 344 , 2 N.E. 956 , 958 (1885) ("the machinery of the criminal law cannot be properly invoked for the redress of merely private grievances"). [28] Neither Jones nor Von Hollow

2018"It has long been the law in this state, as well as of many other states, that the penal statute relating to criminal trespass was not designed to try disputed rights in real estate, but such law was intended to punish those who willfully and without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the lands of others." Myers v. State , 190 Ind. 269 , 130 N.E. 116 , 117 (1921) ; see also , Hughes v. State , 103 Ind. 344 , 2 N.E. 956 , 958 (1885) ("the machinery of the criminal law cannot be properly invoked for the redress of merely private grievances"). [28] Neither Jones nor Von Hollow

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Mehdi Abdollahzadeh v. Mandarich Law Group, LLPgreen
ca7 · 2019 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026See 15 U.S.C. § 1692k(c); 3 see also Abdollahzadeh v. Mandarich Law Grp., LLP, 922 F.3d 810, 815-17 (7th Cir. 2019). 3 Section 1692k(c) provides: A debt collector may not be held liable in any action brought under [the FDCPA] if the debt collector shows by a preponderance of evidence that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid any such error.

2024Grp., 922 F.3d 810, 815 (7th Cir. 2019)). “[A] defendant can invoke the bona fide error defense only if it claims it made an error of fact, not an error of law.” Evans v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., 889 F.3d 337, 349 (7th Cir. 2018), abrogation on other grounds recognized by Ewing, 24 F.4th at 1152.

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cluster 2357green
· · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Indeed, “the bona fide error defense in § 1692k(c) does not apply to a violation of the FDCPA resulting from a debt collector’s incorrect interpretation of the requirements of that statute.” Id. at 349-50 (quoting Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich LPA, 559 U.S. 573, 604-05 (2010)).

2024Indeed, “the bona fide error defense in § 1692k(c) does not apply to a violation of the FDCPA resulting from a debt collector’s incorrect interpretation of the requirements of that statute.” Id. at 349-50 (quoting Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich LPA, 559 U.S. 573, 604-05 (2010)).

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Evans v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., LLCgreen
ca7 · 2018 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Grp., 922 F.3d 810, 815 (7th Cir. 2019)). “[A] defendant can invoke the bona fide error defense only if it claims it made an error of fact, not an error of law.” Evans v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., 889 F.3d 337, 349 (7th Cir. 2018), abrogation on other grounds recognized by Ewing, 24 F.4th at 1152.

2024Grp., 922 F.3d 810, 815 (7th Cir. 2019)). “[A] defendant can invoke the bona fide error defense only if it claims it made an error of fact, not an error of law.” Evans v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., 889 F.3d 337, 349 (7th Cir. 2018), abrogation on other grounds recognized by Ewing, 24 F.4th at 1152.

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Douglas M. Curtis v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The purpose of the criminal trespass statute is to “punish those who wilfully or without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the land of another.” Curtis v. State, 58 N.E.3d 992, 994 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016).

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Hughes v. Stategreen
ind · 1885 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018"It has long been the law in this state, as well as of many other states, that the penal statute relating to criminal trespass was not designed to try disputed rights in real estate, but such law was intended to punish those who willfully and without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the lands of others." Myers v. State , 190 Ind. 269 , 130 N.E. 116 , 117 (1921) ; see also , Hughes v. State , 103 Ind. 344 , 2 N.E. 956 , 958 (1885) ("the machinery of the criminal law cannot be properly invoked for the redress of merely private grievances"). [28] Neither Jones nor Von Hollow

2018"It has long been the law in this state, as well as of many other states, that the penal statute relating to criminal trespass was not designed to try disputed rights in real estate, but such law was intended to punish those who willfully and without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the lands of others." Myers v. State , 190 Ind. 269 , 130 N.E. 116 , 117 (1921) ; see also , Hughes v. State , 103 Ind. 344 , 2 N.E. 956 , 958 (1885) ("the machinery of the criminal law cannot be properly invoked for the redress of merely private grievances"). [28] Neither Jones nor Von Hollow

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Drane v. Stategreen
ind · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A02-1704-CR-845 | October 31, 2017 Page 5 of 9 Drane v. State, 867 N.E.2d 144, 146-47 (Ind. 2007) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted) (emphasis in original). [11] The purpose of the criminal trespass statute is “to punish those who willfully or without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the land of another.” Willis v. State, 983 N.E.2d 670, 671 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013).

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Marcus Willis v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A02-1704-CR-845 | October 31, 2017 Page 5 of 9 Drane v. State, 867 N.E.2d 144, 146-47 (Ind. 2007) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted) (emphasis in original). [11] The purpose of the criminal trespass statute is “to punish those who willfully or without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the land of another.” Willis v. State, 983 N.E.2d 670, 671 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013).

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Paul R. Semenick v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Semenick v. State, 977 N.E.2d 7, 9 (Ind.Ct.App.2012), trans, denied.

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Woods v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Wright v. State, 828 N.E.2d 904, 905-06 (Ind. 2005). 5 Upon questioning from the trial court, the prosecutor indicated that one of the individuals subject to the subpoenas lacked “personal information regarding the facts of the case.” (Tr. 10.) 4 Pursuant to Indiana Code section 35-43-2-2(a)(2), one commits the offense of Criminal Trespass when he “not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave the real property of another person after having been asked to leave by the other person or that person’s agent.” “The criminal trespass statute’s purpose

2012Pursuant to Indiana Code section 35-43-2-2(a)(2), one commits the offense of Criminal Trespass when he “not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave the real property of another person after having been asked to leave by the other person or that person’s agent.” “The criminal trespass statute’s purpose is to punish those who willfully or without a bona fide claim of right commit acts of trespass on the land of another.” Woods v. State, 703 N.E.2d 1115, 1117 (Ind.Ct.

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Wright v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Wright v. State, 828 N.E.2d 904, 905-06 (Ind. 2005). 5 Upon questioning from the trial court, the prosecutor indicated that one of the individuals subject to the subpoenas lacked “personal information regarding the facts of the case.” (Tr. 10.) 4 Pursuant to Indiana Code section 35-43-2-2(a)(2), one commits the offense of Criminal Trespass when he “not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave the real property of another person after having been asked to leave by the other person or that person’s agent.” “The criminal trespass statute’s purpose

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Protective Insurance v. Steubergreen
indctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See Protective Insurance Co. v. Steuber, supra ; Harvey & Townsend, 4 Ind.Practice 470 (1971). [3] In appeals of interlocutory orders, the record of the proceedings shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the ruling.

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State v. Bridenhagergreen
ind · 1972 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978See State v. Bridenhager (1972), 257 Ind. 699 , 279 N.E.2d 794 . [2] An argument may be made for allowing a change of venue to a garnishee or third party asserting a bona fide claim to property or a defense to an obligation assertedly owing.

1978See State v. Bridenhager (1972), 257 Ind. 699 , 279 N.E.2d 794 . [2] An argument may be made for allowing a change of venue to a garnishee or third party asserting a bona fide claim to property or a defense to an obligation assertedly owing.

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Loving v. Virginia green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1980The purpose of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment "was to eliminate all official state sources of invidious racial discrimination * * *." Loving v. Virginia, (1967) 388 U.S. 1, 10 , 87 S.Ct. 1817, 1823 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1010, 1017 .

1980The purpose of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment "was to eliminate all official state sources of invidious racial discrimination * * *." Loving v. Virginia, (1967) 388 U.S. 1, 10 , 87 S.Ct. 1817, 1823 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1010, 1017 .

11980–1980
Windsor v. State neutral
ind · 1859
1 sentence

1921Windsor v. State (1859), 13 Ind. 375 ; Palmer v. State (1873), 45 Ind. 388 ; Dawson v .

11921–1921
Palmer v. State green
ind · 1873
1 sentence

1921Windsor v. State (1859), 13 Ind. 375 ; Palmer v. State (1873), 45 Ind. 388 ; Dawson v .

11921–1921
Levering v. Bimel green
ind · 1897
2 sentences

1914Levering v. Bimerly (1897), 146 Ind. 545, 554 , 45 N. E. 775 ; Duncomb v. New York, etc., R.

1914Levering v. Bimerly (1897), 146 Ind. 545, 554 , 45 N. E. 775 ; Duncomb v. New York, etc., R.

11914–1914
Warey v. Forst neutral
ind · 1885
1 sentence

1895As held in that case, and in Warey v. Forst, 102 Ind. 205 , and Baldwin v. Hutch inson, 8 Ind.App. 454 , the mere belief of the complainant in his cause of action is not sufficient.

11895–1895
Baldwin v. Hutchison green
indctapp · 1893
1 sentence

1895As held in that case, and in Warey v. Forst, 102 Ind. 205 , and Baldwin v. Hutch inson, 8 Ind.App. 454 , the mere belief of the complainant in his cause of action is not sufficient.

11895–1895
Carver v. Coffman green
ind · 1887
1 sentence

1894In Carver v. Coffman, 109 Ind. 547 , it was held that a person in possession under a bona fide claim of ownership of the entire estate, who made valuable, lasting, and necessary improvements, was entitled to compensation therefor against one who afterwards turned out to be the owner of an undivided interest in the estate. 17 Am. & Eng.

11894–1894
Jarvis v. Sutton green
ind · 1852
1 sentence

1887In the language of the court in Jarvis v. Sutton, 3 Ind. 289 , “ It is true a compromise of doubtful claims maybe sufficient to found a consideration upon, but in such cases there must be a surrender of some legal benefit which the other party might have retained. * * * A promise to give something for the compromise of a claim, about which there is merely a dispute and controversy, and for which there is no legal foundation whatever, is not sufficient to sustain a suit at law.” In order that a compromise may constitute a sufficient consideration for the enforcement of an executory contract, th

11887–1887

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-43-2-2 (6)

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

NY 289 (1878–2026) TX 65 (1930–2021) VA 56 (1897–2026) CA 54 (1879–2025) AL 37 (1848–1986) NC 30 (1879–2025) WV 28 (1884–2020) IL 27 (1940–2023) GA 27 (1897–2012) NJ 26 (1893–2025) CT 25 (1908–2019) WI 24 (1869–2025) KS 19 (1879–2026) OH 18 (1930–2023) FL 16 (1895–2018) IN 15 (1887–2026) LA 13 (1961–2024) PA 13 (1898–2025) MS 12 (1918–2013) MI 11 (1894–2019) WA 11 (1909–2026) AR 11 (1917–2003) OK 10 (1912–1978) KY 9 (1912–2008) WY 9 (1896–2014) MD 9 (1955–2010) IA 8 (1878–2024) AZ 8 (1898–2019) MO 8 (1900–2020) SC 7 (1945–2013) OR 7 (1899–2007) NM 5 (1961–2023) CO 5 (1980–2012) TN 5 (1942–1986) ID 5 (1897–1987) NV 4 (1985–2018) DE 4 (1951–2021) DC 4 (1984–2024) MA 3 (1920–2012) SD 3 (1986–2007) NE 3 (1892–2005) UT 3 (1999–2018) MN 2 (1981–2016) VI 2 (2008–2023) MT 2 (1917–2004) AK 2 (1984–1986) VT 2 (2013–2013) HI 2 (1983–2010)

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