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61 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2024 4 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
EVERLING v. Stategreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2020
2 sentences

2019However, “[b]ias and prejudice violate a defendant’s due process right to a fair trial only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. [35] The conduct and strategy of the parties is left to them and the ultimate decision is to be left to the jury.

2017“Bias and prejudice violate a defendant’s due process right to a fair trial only where there is an undisputed claim or where Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 29A02-1701-CR-98 | October 6, 2017 Page 5 of 11 the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Everling v. State, 929 N.E.2d 1281, 1288 (Ind. 2010). [9] In Hartwell v. State, defense counsel misstated the evidence during closing argument by claiming a trailer had been in use during the theft of items from a mobile home.

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Michael A. Miller v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2018 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In addition, “[a] showing of prejudice sufficient to support a motion for a change of judge must be established from personal, individual attacks on a defendant’s character, or otherwise.” Miller v. State, 106 N.E.3d 1067, 1076 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018), trans. denied.

2023In addition, “[a] showing of prejudice sufficient to support a motion for a change of judge must be established from personal, individual attacks on a defendant’s character, or otherwise.” Miller v. State, 106 N.E.3d 1067, 1076 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018), trans. denied.

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Smith v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 17 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020
2 sentences

2020A defendant makes this showing “only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id.

2019A defendant makes this showing “only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id.

217
Resnover v. Stategreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–2010
2 sentences

2010Smith, 770 N.E.2d at 823 (citing Resnover v. State, 507 N.E.2d 1382, 1391 (Ind.1987)).

2002Resnover v. State, 507 N.E.2d 1382, 1391 (Ind.1987); Harvey, 751 N.E.2d at 259 ; Cook, 612 N.E.2d at 1088 .

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Perry v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)).

2012“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)).

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Timberlake v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)).

2012“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)).

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Lasley v. Stategreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 .

1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 .” Hickman understandably interprets Wilson v. State, supra, 472 N.E.2d 932 , to require an evidentiary hearing in every case in which a Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Judge is properly before the court.

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Wallace v. Stategreen
ind · 1985 · cited in 8 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–2002
2 sentences

1989“Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.” Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 .

1989To show abuse of discretion, the defendant in the present case tries to establish prejudice on the trial judge’s part. ‘Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.’ Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 .

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Cook v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1993 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2019
2 sentences

2019“Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the pending controversy.” Id.

2014Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the pending controversy.” Cook v. State, 612 N.E.2d 1085, 1088 (Ind.Ct.App.1993).

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Jovon R. Richardson v. Joshua M. Richardsongreen
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him [or her].” Id. “[P]rejudice must be shown by the judge’s trial conduct; it cannot be inferred from his [or her] subjective views.” Richardson v. Richardson, 34 N.E.3d 696, 703 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015).

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Voss v. Stategreen
ind · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“The mere assertion that certain adverse rulings by a judge constitute bias and prejudice does not establish the requisite showing.” Voss v. State, 856 N.E.2d 1211, 1217 (Ind. 2006). [27] Hagan identifies several ways the trial court judge allegedly displayed partiality, claiming this is a non-exhaustive list.10 We address these contentions in turn.

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Garrett v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Smith, 770 N.E.2d at 823 . [10] Our courts have long held that “[w]here a defendant fails to object or otherwise challenge a trial judge’s remarks, any alleged error is waived on appeal.” Garrett v. State, 737 N.E.2d 388, 391 (Ind. 2000).

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Kenneth Dwayne Vaughn v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Vaughn, 971 N.E.2d at 68-71 . 9 2010) (“Bias and prejudice violate a defendant’s due process right to a fair trial only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.”).

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Smith v. Stategreen
ind · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Smith v. State, 535 N.E.2d 1155, 1157 (Ind.1989).

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Wilson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 ." Hickman understandably interprets Wilson v. State, supra, 472 N.E.2d 932 , to require an evidentiary hearing in every case in which a Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Judge is properly before the court.

1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 .” Hickman understandably interprets Wilson v. State, supra, 472 N.E.2d 932 , to require an evidentiary hearing in every case in which a Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Judge is properly before the court.

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Carter v. Knox County Office of Family & Children green
indctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2018And the bias or prejudice necessary for a change of judge “exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before [her].” Carter, 761 N.E.2d at 435 .

2016“Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.” Id.

92004–2020
Box v. A & P Tea Co. green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1989“Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.” Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 .

1989To show abuse of discretion, the defendant in the present case tries to establish prejudice on the trial judge’s part. ‘Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.’ Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 .

51987–2002
Massey v. State green
indctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2014An adverse ruling alone is insufficient to establish bias or prejudice; rather, bias and prejudice will be shown to exist “only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id.

2012“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id.

32012–2014
Stanger v. State green
indctapp · 1989
2 sentences

1995Id.

1990Id.

21990–1995
Pink Allen Robinson v. State of Indiana neutral
indctapp · 2023
1 sentence

2024Personal bias or prejudice generally “exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before [the court].” Robinson v. State, 218 N.E.3d 17 , 29 (Ind. Ct. App. 2023) (quoting L.G. v. S.L., 88 N.E.3d 1069 , 1073 (Ind. 2018)), trans. not sought. [12] A change of judge pursuant to Post-Conviction Rule 1(4)(b) is neither “automatic” nor “discretionary”; instead, it calls for a legal determination.

12024–2024
Pruitt v. State green
ind · 2009
1 sentence

2024Pruitt, 903 N.E.2d at 939 (quoting Lambert, 743 N.E.2d at 728 ).

12024–2024
Lambert v. State green
ind · 2001
1 sentence

2024Pruitt, 903 N.E.2d at 939 (quoting Lambert, 743 N.E.2d at 728 ).

12024–2024
Harvey v. State green
indctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002Resnover v. State, 507 N.E.2d 1382, 1391 (Ind.1987); Harvey, 751 N.E.2d at 259 ; Cook, 612 N.E.2d at 1088 .

12002–2002
Perry v. State green
indctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2000Id.

12000–2000
Haynes v. State green
indctapp · 1995
1 sentence

1998Haynes, 656 N.E.2d at 507 .

11998–1998
Coates v. State green
ind · 1989
2 sentences

1992Id.

1992Id.

11992–1992
Holguin v. State green
ind · 1971
2 sentences

1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied.

1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied.

11985–1985
Pollard v. State green
ind · 1969
2 sentences

1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied.

1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied.

11985–1985
P. H. & F. M. Roots Co. v. Meeker green
ind · 1905
1 sentence

1911Roots Co. v. Meeker (1905), 165 Ind. 132, 136 .

11911–1911

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (8) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-9 (3)

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

IN 61 (1911–2024) CA 28 (1900–2025) IL 21 (1897–2026) CT 19 (1981–2024) MI 18 (2003–2026) NY 18 (1828–2026) PA 10 (1917–2021) TX 9 (1930–2025) MO 5 (1879–1980) FL 4 (1959–2008) WV 4 (1883–2013) NC 4 (1904–2022) WI 4 (1902–2023) VT 4 (1962–2017) MD 4 (1898–2025) WA 4 (1895–2019) MA 3 (1856–2025) OH 3 (1988–2002) CO 3 (1906–1965) ND 3 (1914–1990) DE 3 (1945–2025) KY 3 (1933–1995) LA 3 (1990–2012) NM 2 (1965–2016) MN 2 (1902–1931) ME 2 (1982–2025) OR 2 (1915–1918) AZ 2 (1977–1987) AL 2 (2003–2005) NJ 2 (1900–1988) NE 2 (1909–1936)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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