elementary rule in Indiana

85 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1879–2024 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 (10)

Case	Followed	Cited
Cannon v. Townergreen nysupct · 1947 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1962–1997 2 sentences 1997Cannon v. Towner, 188 Misc. 955 , 70 N.Y.S.2d 303, 312 (Supreme Court, Special [T]erm, 1947). 1997Cannon v. Towner, 188 Misc. 955 , 70 N.Y.S.2d 303, 312 (Supreme Court, Special [T]erm, 1947).	2	3
Pavy v. PEOPLES BANK AND TRUST CO., ADMR.green indctapp · 1964 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–2023 2 sentences 2023Likewise, we also noted in Pavy v. Peoples Bank & Trust Co., 135 Ind. App. 647, 656 , 195 N.E.2d 862, 867 (1964) that: It is an elementary rule of law that[,] when a person attempts to create an express trust and fails to for any reason, a resulting trust arises in favor of [the settlor] and[,] if he be deceased, then in favor of his estate, and the trust property . . . reverts to the settlor or his estate, as the case may be. 2023Likewise, we also noted in Pavy v. Peoples Bank & Trust Co., 135 Ind. App. 647, 656 , 195 N.E.2d 862, 867 (1964) that: It is an elementary rule of law that[,] when a person attempts to create an express trust and fails to for any reason, a resulting trust arises in favor of [the settlor] and[,] if he be deceased, then in favor of his estate, and the trust property . . . reverts to the settlor or his estate, as the case may be.	1	3
Revocable Inter Vivos Trust of Loeb v. Wollgreen indctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020We refuse to sift through the record attempting to locate trial court error so that we might state appellant’s case for him.” 4 Matter of Trust of Loeb, 492 N.E.2d 40, 42 (Ind. Ct. App. 1986) (citation omitted), trans. denied.	1	1
CBR Event Decorators, Inc., Gregory Rankin, Robert Cochrane and John Bales v. Todd M. Gatesgreen indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015CBR Event Decorators, Inc. v. Gates, 962 N.E.2d 1276, 1281 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), trans. denied.	1	1
Myers v. Stategreen indctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011Myers v. State, 848 N.E.2d 1108, 1110 (Ind.Ct.App.2006).	1	1
Davey v. Meiergreen indctapp · 1947 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004See also Davey v. Meier, 117 Ind.App. 577 , 73 N.E.2d 56, 58 (1947) (recognizing that it is a well-established rule that a tenant is estopped from denying the title of his landlord existing at the commencement of the tenancy). 2004See also Davey v. Meier, 117 Ind.App. 577 , 73 N.E.2d 56, 58 (1947) (recognizing that it is a well-established rule that a tenant is estopped from denying the title of his landlord existing at the commencement of the tenancy).	1	1
Reese v. Caffeegreen ind · 1892 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004In Reese v. Coffee, 133 Ind. 14 , 32 N.E. 720, 721 (1892), our supreme court held that it is an elementary principle of the law that a tenant is estopped from denying the title of his landlord. 2004In Reese v. Coffee, 133 Ind. 14 , 32 N.E. 720, 721 (1892), our supreme court held that it is an elementary principle of the law that a tenant is estopped from denying the title of his landlord.	1	1
McMahan Const. Co. v. Wegehoft Brothers, Inc.green indctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978	1	1
Rowe v. Randgreen · 1887 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978	1	1
Krebiozen Research Foundation v. Beacon Press, Inc.green mass · 1956 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (70)

Case	Cited	Years
Sopher v. State green ind · 1907 2 sentences 1975In United States v. Mills, 7 Pet. 142 , this was construed to mean, that the indictment must set forth the offense ‘with clearness and all necessary certainty, to apprise the accused of the crime with which he stands charged’; and in United States v. Cook, 17 Wall. 174 , that ‘every ingredient of which the offence is composed must be accurately and clearly alleged.’ It is an elementary principle of criminal pleading, that where the definition of an offense, whether it be at common law or by statute, ‘includes generic terms, it is not sufficient that the indictment shall charge the offence in t 1975In United States v. Mills, 7 Pet. 142 , this was construed to mean, that the indictment must set forth the offense ‘with clearness and all necessary certainty, to apprise the accused of the crime with which he stands charged’; and in United States v. Cook, 17 Wall. 174 , that ‘every ingredient of which the offence is composed must be accurately and clearly alleged.’ It is an elementary principle of criminal pleading, that where the definition of an offense, whether it be at common law or by statute, ‘includes generic terms, it is not sufficient that the indictment shall charge the offence in t	2	1928–1975
Calvert v. State neutral ind · 1968 2 sentences 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 . 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 .	2	1972–1974
Messersmith v. State neutral ind · 1940 2 sentences 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 . 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 .	2	1972–1974
Smith v. State neutral ind · 1934 2 sentences 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 . 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 .	2	1972–1974
Switzer v. State neutral ind · 1937 2 sentences 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 . 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 .	2	1972–1974
Short v. State green ind · 1954 2 sentences 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 . 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 .	2	1972–1974
Pierson v. State neutral ind · 1921 2 sentences 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 . 1974Calvert v. State (1968), 251 Ind. 119 , 239 N.E.2d 697 ; Short v. State (1954), 234 Ind. 17 , 122 N.E.2d 82 ; Messersmith v. State (1940), 217 Ind. 132 , 26 N.E.2d 908 ; Switzer v. State (1937), 211 Ind. 690 , 8 N.E.2d 80 ; Smith v. State (1934), 206 Ind. 669 , 188 N.E. 774 ; Pierson v. State (1921), 191 Ind. 206 , 131 N.E. 397 .	2	1972–1974
Cranson v. Goss green mass · 1871 2 sentences 1958Cranson v. Goss, 107 Mass. 439 (9 Am. 1958Cranson v. Goss, 107 Mass. 439 (9 Am.	2	1882–1958
Durham v. Board of Commissioners green ind · 1884 2 sentences 1913As applicable to this branch of the case we quote from the ease of Durham v. Board, etc. (1884), 95 Ind. 182 , 183: “An elementary rule is, that one who founds a right of action on a statute must make a case within its terms. 1885The same question was again before the court in Durham v. Board, etc., 95 Ind. 182 , where, after a reference to the statute, it was said: “An elementary rule is that one who founds a right of action on a statute must make a case within its terms. * * * * * In order to make a case within the statute, it must, be shown, not only that the special assessment was made by an unauthorized person, and in an irregular manner, but also that the property upon which the taxes were laid was not justly subject to the assessment.	2	1885–1913
Hanna v. Phelps green ind · 1855 2 sentences 1902Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ; Embden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 . 1882Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ;Emden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 .	2	1882–1902
Turner v. Parry green ind · 1866 2 sentences 1902Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ; Embden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 . 1882Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ;Emden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 .	2	1882–1902
Bartlett v. Adams green ind · 1873 2 sentences 1902Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ; Embden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 . 1882Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ;Emden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 .	2	1882–1902
Blair v. Hamilton neutral ind · 1874 2 sentences 1902Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ; Embden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 . 1882Hanna v. Phelps, 7 Ind. 21 ; Turner v. Parry, 27 Ind. 163 ; Bartlett v. Adams, 43 Ind. 447 ; Blair v. Hamilton, 48 Ind. 32 ;Emden v. Augusta, 12 Mass. 307 ; Gerrish v. Norris, 9 Cush. 167 .	2	1882–1902
Warring v. Hill neutral ind · 1883 2 sentences 1899In Warring v. Hill, 89 Ind. 497 , our Supreme Court, at page 500, thus states the rule: “It is an elementary rule that no one can be held to pay for services or property unless there is an express or implied promise. 1892Warring v. Hill, 89 Ind. 497 ; James v. Gillen, 3 Ind. App. 472 .	2	1892–1899
Howe v. Woodruff neutral ind · 1859 2 sentences 1894Troost v. Davis, 31 Ind. 34 ; Howe v. Woodruff, 12 Ind. 214 .” John Chew’s purchase-money mortgage was filed and recorded December 18th, 1886. 1881Troost v. Davis, 31 Ind. 34 ; Howe v. Woodruff, 12 Ind. 214 .	2	1881–1894
Troost v. Davis green · 1869 2 sentences 1894Troost v. Davis, 31 Ind. 34 ; Howe v. Woodruff, 12 Ind. 214 .” John Chew’s purchase-money mortgage was filed and recorded December 18th, 1886. 1881Troost v. Davis, 31 Ind. 34 ; Howe v. Woodruff, 12 Ind. 214 .	2	1881–1894
Lowbey v. Byers neutral ind · 1881 2 sentences 1894“It is an elementary rule,” as laid down in Lowrey v. Byers, 80 Ind. 443 , “that equity will consider an encumbrance as in force if the ends of justice can be thereby attained. 1887The rule of which we are speaking was thus stated in Lotorey v. Byers, 80 Ind. 443 : “ It is an elementary rule that equity will consider an encumbrance as in force if the ends of justice can be thereby attained.” In another case it was said: “ "When a new mortgage is substituted in ignorance of an intervening lien, the mortgage released through mistake may be restored in equity, and given its original priority as a lien, where the rights of innocent third parties will not be affected.” Sidener v. Pavey, 77 Ind. 241 , see p. 246.	2	1887–1894
Wilson v. Joseph green ind · 1886 2 sentences 1891It was held in Wilson v. Joseph, 107 Ind. 490, that where an act is made punishable by statute it is as effectually prohibited as if the act were legislated against in positive and direct prohibitive terms. * It was said by the court in New v. Walker, 108 Ind. 365 : “ It is an elementary rule that what the law prohibits, under a penalty, is illegal, and it can not, therefore, be the foundation of a right as between the immediate parties.” In the case before us the appellant was a resident householder of the State, and was entitled to the benefit of our laws exempting property from the payment 1886Wilson v. Joseph, 107 Ind. 490 ; Hedderich v. State, 101 Ind. 571 (51 Am.	2	1886–1891
Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson green scotus · 2010 1 sentence 2024Arbitrability and the AAA Rules A. Arbitration Law The Federal Arbitration Act reflects the elementary principle that “arbitration is a matter of contract,” and that contracts must be enforced “according to their terms.” Rent-A-Center, W., Inc. v. Jackson, 561 U.S. 63 , 67 (2010).	1	2024–2024
Steup v. Indiana Housing Finance Authority green ind · 1980 1 sentence 1995Steup, su- *672 pro, 402 N.E.2d at 1217 .	1	1995–1995
Raymundo v. Hammond Clinic Ass'n green ind · 1983 1 sentence 1986Raymundo v. Hammond Clinic Association (1983), Ind., 449 N.E.2d 276 ; Black v. Daggy (1859), 13 Ind. 383 .	1	1986–1986
Black v. Daggy neutral ind · 1859 1 sentence 1986Raymundo v. Hammond Clinic Association (1983), Ind., 449 N.E.2d 276 ; Black v. Daggy (1859), 13 Ind. 383 .	1	1986–1986
Hummer v. School City of Hartford City neutral indctapp · 1953	1	1982–1982
Maroon v. State, Department of Mental Health green indctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1982Maroon v. State Dept. of Mental Health, (1980) Ind.App., 411 N.E.2d 404 ; Hummer v. School City of Hartford City, (1953) 124 Ind.App. 30 , 112 N.E.2d 891 . 1982Maroon v. State Dept. of Mental Health, (1980) Ind. App., 411 N.E.2d 404 ; Hummer v. School City of Hartford City, (1953) 124 Ind. App. 30 , 112 N.E.2d 891 .	1	1982–1982
Goldstone v. Kozma green indctapp · 1971	1	1981–1981
Wichita Railroad & Light Co. v. Public Utilities Commission of Kansas green scotus · 1922	1	1980–1980
Goldberg v. Kelly green scotus · 1970	1	1980–1980
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company v. Schnuck green ind · 1973	1	1979–1979
City of Muncie v. Campbell green indctapp · 1973	1	1977–1977
Engle v. City of Indianapolis green indctapp · 1972	1	1977–1977
Rahn v. School City of Gary neutral ind · 1940	1	1976–1976
Stirone v. United States green scotus · 1960	1	1975–1975
Loveless v. State green ind · 1960	1	1975–1975
Gavalis v. State neutral ind · 1922	1	1975–1975
Buckner v. State green ind · 1969	1	1974–1974
Myers v. State neutral ind · 1968	1	1974–1974
Heglin v. State green ind · 1957	1	1974–1974
Myles v. State green ind · 1955	1	1968–1968
Frederick v. Industrial Commission green ill · 1928	1	1966–1966
Hetherington v. Hetherington green ind · 1928	1	1966–1966

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