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pecuniary loss rule in Indiana

11 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2020 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Boland v. Greergreen
indctapp · 1980 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1998
2 sentences

1998Thompson v. Town of Fort Branch, 204 Ind. 152, 157 , 178 N.E. 440, 444 (1931) (citations omitted); Boland v. Greer, 409 N.E.2d 1116, 1119 (Ind.Ct.App.1980) (quoting Wallace v. Woods, 149 Ind.App. 257, 262-68 , 271 N.E.2d 487, 490-93 (1971)); Hahn v. Moore, 127 Ind.App. 149, 158 , 133 N.E.2d 900, 904 (1956).

1998Thompson v. Town of Fort Branch, 204 Ind. 152, 157 , 178 N.E. 440, 444 (1931) (citations omitted); Boland v. Greer, 409 N.E.2d 1116, 1119 (Ind.Ct.App.1980) (quoting Wallace v. Woods, 149 Ind.App. 257, 262-68 , 271 N.E.2d 487, 490-93 (1971)); Hahn v. Moore, 127 Ind.App. 149, 158 , 133 N.E .2d 900, 904 (1956).

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HAHN v. Mooregreen
indctapp · 1956 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1998
2 sentences

1998Thompson v. Town of Fort Branch, 204 Ind. 152, 157 , 178 N.E. 440, 444 (1931) (citations omitted); Boland v. Greer, 409 N.E.2d 1116, 1119 (Ind.Ct.App.1980) (quoting Wallace v. Woods, 149 Ind.App. 257, 262-68 , 271 N.E.2d 487, 490-93 (1971)); Hahn v. Moore, 127 Ind.App. 149, 158 , 133 N.E.2d 900, 904 (1956).

1998Thompson v. Town of Fort Branch, 204 Ind. 152, 157 , 178 N.E. 440, 444 (1931) (citations omitted); Boland v. Greer, 409 N.E.2d 1116, 1119 (Ind.Ct.App.1980) (quoting Wallace v. Woods, 149 Ind.App. 257, 262-68 , 271 N.E.2d 487, 490-93 (1971)); Hahn v. Moore, 127 Ind.App. 149, 158 , 133 N.E .2d 900, 904 (1956).

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Miller v. Mayberrygreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–2005
2 sentences

2005Writing separately in Miller v. Mayberry, 506 N.E.2d 7, 12 (Ind.1987) (Shepard, C.J., concurring), Chief Justice Shepard agreed with the majority that the pecuniary loss rule had been the court's long-standing interpretation of the previous version of the child wrongful death statute.

2005In Miller, 506 N.E.2d at 8 , our supreme court reaffirmed that "the pecuniary loss rule [was] the law in Indiana." As we have noted, Chief Justice Shepard wrote a separate opinion in Miller in which he agreed that the pecuniary loss rule applied and that it "has been the longstanding interpretation given" to Section 34-1~1-8, but suggested that it would not be inappropriate for the court to revisit its long-standing interpretation of Section 34-1-1-8.

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Wallace v. Woodsgreen
indctapp · 1971 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–1998
2 sentences

1984As noted in Wallace v. Woods, [(1971) 149 Ind.App. 257 , 271 N.E.2d 487 ] the highest court in this state has expressly adopted the pecuniary loss rule as the proper measure of damages in actions involving wrongful deaths of minor children.

1984As noted in Wallace v. Woods, [(1971) 149 Ind.App. 257 , 271 N.E.2d 487 ] the highest court in this state has expressly adopted the pecuniary loss rule as the proper measure of damages in actions involving wrongful deaths of minor children.

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Herriman v. Conrail, Inc.green
innd · 1995 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001
2 sentences

2001In Herriman v. Conrail, Inc., 887 F.Supp. 1148, 1154-55 (N.D.Ind.1995), the court interpreted Indiana case law since the 1987 amendment and concluded that Indiana continues to adhere to the pecuniary loss rule, despite inclusion of loss of services and loss of love and companionship.

2001In Herriman v. Conrail, Inc., 887 F.Supp. 1148, 1154-55 (N.D.Ind.1995), the court interpreted Indiana case law since the 1987 amendment and concluded that Indiana continues to adhere to the pecuniary loss rule, despite inclusion of loss of services and loss of love and companionship.

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Clark v. Kenleygreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005In other words, in 1987, when the legislature expanded the scope of recovery under the statute beyond the pecuniary loss rule and defined "child," the statute unmistakably superseded Miller but did not likewise repudiate our holding in Britt that an unborn child capable of life outside the womb is a "child." Statutes in Part Materia Our second concern with Bolin is that the court did not apply a fundamental rule of statutory construction, namely, the rule that in construing a particular statute, related statutes are in pari mate-ria and should also be considered to effectuate legislative inten

2005In other words, in 1987, when the legislature expanded the scope of recovery under the statute beyond the pecuniary loss rule and defined "child," the statute unmistakably superseded Miller but did not likewise repudiate our holding in Britt that an unborn child capable of life outside the womb is a "child." Statutes in Pari Materia Our second concern with Bolin is that the court did not apply a fundamental rule of statutory construction, namely, the rule that in construing a particular statute, related statutes are in pari materia and should also be considered to effectuate legislative intent

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Hall Drive Ins, Inc. v. City of Fort Waynegreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005In other words, in 1987, when the legislature expanded the scope of recovery under the statute beyond the pecuniary loss rule and defined "child," the statute unmistakably superseded Miller but did not likewise repudiate our holding in Britt that an unborn child capable of life outside the womb is a "child." Statutes in Part Materia Our second concern with Bolin is that the court did not apply a fundamental rule of statutory construction, namely, the rule that in construing a particular statute, related statutes are in pari mate-ria and should also be considered to effectuate legislative inten

2005In other words, in 1987, when the legislature expanded the scope of recovery under the statute beyond the pecuniary loss rule and defined "child," the statute unmistakably superseded Miller but did not likewise repudiate our holding in Britt that an unborn child capable of life outside the womb is a "child." Statutes in Pari Materia Our second concern with Bolin is that the court did not apply a fundamental rule of statutory construction, namely, the rule that in construing a particular statute, related statutes are in pari materia and should also be considered to effectuate legislative intent

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Vickery v. Ballentinegreen
ark · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000A fortiori, the surviving beneficiaries of the decedent, killed as a result of such tortious conduct, are entitled to recover those punitive damages the decedent would have recovered had he or she lived." Vickery v. Ballentine, 293 Ark. 54 , 732 S.W.2d 160, 162 (1987). [8] Our supreme court has noted that the pecuniary loss rule in Indiana has been expanded to include loss of love and companionship.

2000A fortiori, the surviving beneficiaries of the decedent, killed as a result of such tortious conduct, are entitled to recover those punitive damages the decedent would have recovered had he or she lived." Vickery v. Ballentine, 293 Ark. 54 , 732 S.W.2d 160, 162 (1987). [8] Our supreme court has noted that the pecuniary loss rule in Indiana has been expanded to include loss of love and companionship.

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Robinson v. Wroblewskigreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Robinson v. Wroblewski, 704 N.E.2d 467, 475 (Ind. 1998). .

2000Robinson v. Wroblewski, 704 N.E.2d 467, 475 (Ind.1998). [9] In Andis we relied on the strict construction rule as a second ground for our decision. 489 N.E.2d at 81 .

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Luider v. Skaggsgreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Id. at 913 ; Herriman, 887 F.Supp. at 1155 ; Necessary v. Inter-State Towing, 697 N.E.2d 73, 76 (Ind.Ct.App.1998); Luider v. Skaggs, 693 N.E.2d 593, 597 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), trans. denied; Chamberlain v. Parks, 692 N.E.2d *476 1380, 1383 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), reh'g denied, trans. denied.

1998Id. at 913 ; Herriman, 887 F.Supp. at 1155 ; Necessary v. Inter-State Towing, 697 N.E.2d 73, 76 (Ind.Ct.App.1998); Luider v. Skaggs, 693 N.E.2d 593, 597 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), trans. denied; Chamberlain v. Parks, 692 N.E.2d 1380, 1383 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

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Chamberlain v. Parksgreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Id. at 913 ; Herriman, 887 F.Supp. at 1155 ; Necessary v. Inter-State Towing, 697 N.E.2d 73, 76 (Ind.Ct.App.1998); Luider v. Skaggs, 693 N.E.2d 593, 597 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), trans. denied; Chamberlain v. Parks, 692 N.E.2d 1380, 1383 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

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Thompson v. Town of Fort Branchgreen
ind · 1931 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Thompson v. Town of Fort Branch, 204 Ind. 152, 157 , 178 N.E. 440, 444 (1931) (citations omitted); Boland v. Greer, 409 N.E.2d 1116, 1119 (Ind.Ct.App.1980) (quoting Wallace v. Woods, 149 Ind.App. 257, 262-68 , 271 N.E.2d 487, 490-93 (1971)); Hahn v. Moore, 127 Ind.App. 149, 158 , 133 N.E .2d 900, 904 (1956).

1998Thompson v. Town of Fort Branch, 204 Ind. 152, 157 , 178 N.E. 440, 444 (1931) (citations omitted); Boland v. Greer, 409 N.E.2d 1116, 1119 (Ind.Ct.App.1980) (quoting Wallace v. Woods, 149 Ind.App. 257, 262-68 , 271 N.E.2d 487, 490-93 (1971)); Hahn v. Moore, 127 Ind.App. 149, 158 , 133 N.E .2d 900, 904 (1956).

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Necessary v. Inter-State Towinggreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Id. at 913 ; Herriman, 887 F.Supp. at 1155 ; Necessary v. Inter-State Towing, 697 N.E.2d 73, 76 (Ind.Ct.App.1998); Luider v. Skaggs, 693 N.E.2d 593, 597 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), trans. denied; Chamberlain v. Parks, 692 N.E.2d *476 1380, 1383 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), reh'g denied, trans. denied.

1998Id. at 913 ; Herriman, 887 F.Supp. at 1155 ; Necessary v. Inter-State Towing, 697 N.E.2d 73, 76 (Ind.Ct.App.1998); Luider v. Skaggs, 693 N.E.2d 593, 597 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), trans. denied; Chamberlain v. Parks, 692 N.E.2d 1380, 1383 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Charles Moore v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2015
1 sentence

2020Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 19A-CR-3069 | July 8, 2020 Page 5 of 7 as utilized in Indiana and other jurisdictions requires that there be: 1) a sole testifying witness; 2) testimony that is inherently contradictory, equivocal, or the result of coercion; and 3) a complete absence of circumstantial evidence.” Moore, 27 N.E.3d at 756 . [12] Brown’s reliance on the incredible dubiosity rule is misplaced.

12020–2020
Bolin v. Wingert green
ind · 2002
2 sentences

2005In concluding that the term "child" only includes children born alive, the court in Bolin addressed four "concepts" that appear in the statute's definition of "child": "an (1) unmarried, (2) individual, (8) without dependents, (4) who is less than twenty years of age." 764 N.E.2d at 206 .

2005In concluding that the term "child" only includes children born alive, the court in Bolin addressed four "concepts" that appear in the statute's definition of "child": "an (1) unmarried, (2) individual, (3) without dependents, (4) who is less than twenty years of age." 764 N.E.2d at 206 .

12005–2005
Andis v. Hawkins green
indctapp · 1986
1 sentence

2000Robinson v. Wroblewski, 704 N.E.2d 467, 475 (Ind.1998). [9] In Andis we relied on the strict construction rule as a second ground for our decision. 489 N.E.2d at 81 .

12000–2000
Ed Wiersma Trucking Co. v. Pfaff green
indctapp · 1994
2 sentences

1998Wiersma, 643 N.E.2d at 913 .

1998Id. at 913 ; Herriman, 887 F.Supp. at 1155 ; Necessary v. Inter-State Towing, 697 N.E.2d 73, 76 (Ind.Ct.App.1998); Luider v. Skaggs, 693 N.E.2d 593, 597 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), trans. denied; Chamberlain v. Parks, 692 N.E.2d 1380, 1383 (Ind.Ct.App.1998), reh’g denied, trans. denied.

11998–1998
Miller v. Mayberry neutral
indctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1989Miller v. Mayberry (1984), Ind.App., 462 N.E.2d 1316 . 1 When the case was remanded to Judge Dugan, he deleted all findings relating to loss of love and affection.

11989–1989
Siebeking v. Ford, Admx., Etc. green
indctapp · 1958
2 sentences

1984See e.g., Boland v. Greer, (1980) Ind.App., 409 N.E.2d 1116 , trans. denied (1981); Childs v. Rayburn, (1976) 169 Ind.App. 147 , 346 N.E.2d 655 , trans. denied; Wallace v. Woods, (1971) 149 Ind.App. 257 , 271 N.E.2d 487 , trans. denied (1972); Siebeking v. Ford, (1958) 128 Ind.App. 475 , 148 N.E.2d 194 , trans. denied; Hahn v. Moore, (1956) 127 Ind.App. 149 , 133 N.E.2d 900 , trans. denied.

1984See e.g., Boland v. Greer, (1980) Ind.App., 409 N.E.2d 1116 , trans. denied (1981); Childs v. Rayburn, (1976) 169 Ind.App. 147 , 346 N.E.2d 655 , trans. denied; Wallace v. Woods, (1971) 149 Ind.App. 257 , 271 N.E.2d 487 , trans. denied (1972); Siebeking v. Ford, (1958) 128 Ind.App. 475 , 148 N.E.2d 194 , trans. denied; Hahn v. Moore, (1956) 127 Ind.App. 149 , 133 N.E.2d 900 , trans. denied.

11984–1984
Childs v. Rayburn green
indctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1984See e.g., Boland v. Greer, (1980) Ind.App., 409 N.E.2d 1116 , trans. denied (1981); Childs v. Rayburn, (1976) 169 Ind.App. 147 , 346 N.E.2d 655 , trans. denied; Wallace v. Woods, (1971) 149 Ind.App. 257 , 271 N.E.2d 487 , trans. denied (1972); Siebeking v. Ford, (1958) 128 Ind.App. 475 , 148 N.E.2d 194 , trans. denied; Hahn v. Moore, (1956) 127 Ind.App. 149 , 133 N.E.2d 900 , trans. denied.

1984See e.g., Boland v. Greer, (1980) Ind.App., 409 N.E.2d 1116 , trans. denied (1981); Childs v. Rayburn, (1976) 169 Ind.App. 147 , 346 N.E.2d 655 , trans. denied; Wallace v. Woods, (1971) 149 Ind.App. 257 , 271 N.E.2d 487 , trans. denied (1972); Siebeking v. Ford, (1958) 128 Ind.App. 475 , 148 N.E.2d 194 , trans. denied; Hahn v. Moore, (1956) 127 Ind.App. 149 , 133 N.E.2d 900 , trans. denied.

11984–1984
Boland v. Greer green
ind · 1981
1 sentence

1984Boland v. Greer, (1981) Ind., 422 N.E.2d 1236 (Hunter, J., dissenting to denial of transfer).

11984–1984
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. v. Rush neutral
ind · 1891
2 sentences

1984Ry. v. Rush, (1891) 127 Ind. 545 , 26 N.E. 1010 , this Court imposed the pecuniary loss rule; it has, unfortunately, remained the law ever since.

1984Ry. v. Rush, (1891) 127 Ind. 545 , 26 N.E. 1010 , this Court imposed the pecuniary loss rule; it has, unfortunately, remained the law ever since.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 34-23-1-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 34-23-2-1 (3)

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Where else courts name it

TX 22 (1980–2023) IN 11 (1980–2020) GA 11 (1990–2025) NJ 6 (1980–2019) MT 2 (1983–2003) MD 2 (1970–1977) IL 2 (1988–2013) NY 2 (2016–2016) ND 2 (1988–1988) CO 2 (1976–1978)

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