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collateral estoppel doctrine in Indiana

53 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 3 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Coleman v. Stategreen
ind · 2011 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021We have recognized that the doctrine of collateral estoppel (also referred to as issue preclusion) is not the same as double jeopardy, “but rather is embodied within the protection against double jeopardy.” Harris v. State, 9 N.E.3d 679, 683 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (quoting Coleman v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1160, 1165 (Ind. 2011)), trans. denied. “[T]he traditional bar of jeopardy prohibits the prosecution of the crime itself, whereas collateral estoppel, in a more modest fashion, simply forbids the government from relitigating certain facts in order to establish the fact of the crime.” Id. (internal

2021We have recognized that the doctrine of collateral estoppel (also referred to as issue preclusion) is not the same as double jeopardy, “but rather is embodied within the protection against double jeopardy.” Harris v. State, 9 N.E.3d 679, 683 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (quoting Coleman v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1160, 1165 (Ind. 2011)), trans. denied. “[T]he traditional bar of jeopardy prohibits the prosecution of the crime itself, whereas collateral estoppel, in a more modest fashion, simply forbids the government from relitigating certain facts in order to establish the fact of the crime.” Id. (internal

46
Bojrab v. John Carr Agencygreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2014
2 sentences

2014Bojrab v. John Carr Agency, 597 N.E.2d 376, 379 (Ind. Ct. App. 1992).

1997Bojrab v. John Carr Agency, 597 N.E.2d 376, 379 (Ind.Ct.App.1992).

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Webb v. Stategreen
ind · 1983 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2010
2 sentences

2010"In order to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the court must engage in a two-step analysis: '(1) determine what the first judgment decided; and (2) examine how that determination bears on the second case"" Segovia, 666 N.E.2d at 107 (quoting Webb v. State, 453 N.E.2d 180, 183 (Ind.1983) (citations omitted)).

2010"In order to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the court must engage in a two-step analysis: `(1) determine what the first judgment decided; and (2) examine how that determination bears on the second case.'" Segovia, 666 N.E.2d at 107 (quoting Webb v. State, 453 N.E.2d 180, 183 (Ind.1983) (citations omitted)).

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Yeager v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2021Essentially the doctrine of collateral estoppel “precludes the Government from relitigating any issue that was necessarily decided by a jury’s acquittal in a prior trial.” Id. (quoting Yeager v. United States, 557 U.S. 110, 119 (2009)).

2013Essentially the doctrine of collateral estoppel “precludes the Government from relitigating any issue that was necessarily decided by a jury’s acquittal in a prior trial.” Id. (quoting Yeager v. United States, 557 U.S. 110, 119 , 129 S.Ct. 2360 , 174 L.Ed.2d 78 (2009)).

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In re Gambillgreen
ind · 2012 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Three elements must be satisfied for the doctrine to apply: “(1) a final judgment on the merits in a court of competent jurisdiction; (2) identity of the issues; and (3) the party to be estopped was a party or the privity of the party in the prior action.” Nat’l Wine & Spirits v. Ernst & Young, LLP, 976 N.E.2d 699, 704 (Ind. 2012), reh’g denied, cert. denied.

2020See, e.g., Nat’l Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Ernst & Young, LLP, 976 N.E.2d 699, 704 (Ind. 2012) (explaining that the doctrine of collateral estoppel—also known as issue preclusion—(1) bars a party from relitigating a fully adjudicated issue and (2) applies only where the party had a full and fair opportunity to litigate that issue).

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Sullivan v. American Cas. Co. of Reading, Pa.green
ind · 1992 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–2013
2 sentences

1999With the doctrine of collateral estoppel, "the prime consideration is whether the party against whom the prior judgment is pled had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue and whether it would be otherwise unfair under the circumstances to permit the use of collateral estoppel." Bonham, 644 N.E.2d at 1226 (quoting Sullivan, 605 N.E.2d at 138 ).

1999With the doctrine of collateral estoppel, “the prime consideration is whether the party against whom the prior judgment is pled had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue and whether it would be otherwise unfair under the circumstances to permit the use of collateral estoppel.” Bonham, 644 N.E.2d at 1226 (quoting Sullivan, 605 N.E.2d at 138 ).

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Segovia v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2010"In order to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the court must engage in a two-step analysis: '(1) determine what the first judgment decided; and (2) examine how that determination bears on the second case"" Segovia, 666 N.E.2d at 107 (quoting Webb v. State, 453 N.E.2d 180, 183 (Ind.1983) (citations omitted)).

2010"In order to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the court must engage in a two-step analysis: `(1) determine what the first judgment decided; and (2) examine how that determination bears on the second case.'" Segovia, 666 N.E.2d at 107 (quoting Webb v. State, 453 N.E.2d 180, 183 (Ind.1983) (citations omitted)).

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Small v. Centocor, Inc.green
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Nat'l Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Ernst & Young, LLP , 976 N.E.2d 699 , 704 (Ind. 2012) (internal citations omitted) (quoting Small v. Centocor, Inc. , 731 N.E.2d 22 , 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), reh'g denied, trans. denied ), reh'g denied , cert. denied 569 U.S. 1018 , 133 S.Ct. 2780 , 186 L.Ed.2d 219 (2013).

2006"In order to bar relitigation of an issue, the doctrine of collateral estoppel requires: 1) a final judgment on the merits in a court of competent jurisdiction; 2) identity of the issues; and 3) the party to be estopped was a party or the privity of a party in the prior action." Small v. Centocor, Inc., 731 N.E.2d 22, 28 (Ind.Ct.App.2000), trans. denied.

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United States v. Patrice Mespoulede, A/K/A \Patrice Fabre\""green
ca2 · 1979 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999We have also noted: “We agree that ‘once a defendant has satisfied one jury that he is not guilty of a crime, constitutionally-rooted considerations of fairness preclude the Government from injecting any issues necessarily decided in his favor into a second trial for another offense.’ ” Little, 501 N.E.2d at 415 (quoting United States v. Mespoulede, 597 F.2d 329, 330 (2d Cir.1979)).

1996In order to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the court must engage in a two step analysis: “(1) determine what the first judgment decided; and (2) examine how that determination bears on the second case.” Webb v. State, 453 N.E.2d 180, 183 (Ind.1983), reh. denied, cert. denied, 465 U.S. 1081 , 104 S.Ct. 1449 , 79 L.Ed.2d 767 (1984) (citing United States v. Mespoulede, 597 F.2d 329 (2d Cir.1979)).

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Christapher Batchelor v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2019 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In essence the doctrine of collateral estoppel precludes the Government from relitigating any issue that was necessarily decided by a jury’s acquittal in a prior trial. 3 We agree with the State that Bush I’s invocation of the invited-error doctrine with respect to Bush’s double- jeopardy argument in that case cannot be read as a conclusion that any reference to a firearm would amount to a double-jeopardy violation as “invited error typically forecloses appellate review altogether.” Batchelor v. State, 119 N.E.3d 550, 556 (Ind. 2019).

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Andrew McWhorter v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 23A-CR-2591 | September 12, 2024 Page 10 of 17 McWhorter v. State, 993 N.E.2d 1141, 1147 (Ind. 2013) (internal quotations and brackets omitted, emphasis in original).

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Gregory A. Harris v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021We have recognized that the doctrine of collateral estoppel (also referred to as issue preclusion) is not the same as double jeopardy, “but rather is embodied within the protection against double jeopardy.” Harris v. State, 9 N.E.3d 679, 683 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (quoting Coleman v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1160, 1165 (Ind. 2011)), trans. denied. “[T]he traditional bar of jeopardy prohibits the prosecution of the crime itself, whereas collateral estoppel, in a more modest fashion, simply forbids the government from relitigating certain facts in order to establish the fact of the crime.” Id. (internal

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Wilkes v. Stategreen
ind · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013As the trial court and parties discussed the procedure by which the State would try Wood for the possession of a handgun while an SVF charge, the court and the State referred to the form that was to be sent to the jury after the first phase of the trial as a “special verdict form.” (See, e.g., Tr. at 212, 216, 245.) We note, however, that “[s]pecial verdicts and interrogatories to the jury [were] abolished,” Indiana Trial Rule 49, “to eliminate the confusion and lack of finality generated by a maze of potentially confusing subsidiary questions.” Wilkes v. State, 917 N.E.2d 675, 687 (Ind.2009).

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Edwards v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012“Issue preclusion, or collateral estoppel, bars the subsequent litigation of a fact or issue that was necessarily adjudicated in a former lawsuit if the same fact or issue is presented in the subsequent lawsuit.” Edwards v. State, 862 N.E.2d 1254, 1259 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007), trans. denied.

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Wilcox v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004"Collateral estoppel operates to bar a subsequent relitigation of the same fact or issue where that fact or issue was necessarily adjudicated in a former suit and the same fact or issue is presented in the subsequent lawsuit." Wilcox v. State, 664 N.E.2d 379, 381 (Ind.Ct.App.1996) (emphases supplied) (father proved his inability to pay child support in the civil contempt proceedings and, in later criminal proceeding for nonsupport, (unsuccessfully) maintained that the first adjudication conclusively established an affirmative defense of inability to pay child support).

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Adams v. Marion County Office of Family & Childrengreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Adams v. Marion County Office of Family and Children, 659 N.E.2d 202, 205 (Ind.Ct.App.1995).

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Reid v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Reid v. State, 719 N.E.2d 451, 456 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), cert. denied - U.S. -, 121 S.Ct. 489 , 148 LEd.2d 461 (2000).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Richardson v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013But see Richardson, 717 N.E.2d at 68 n.23 (Boehm, J., concurring in result) (noting that the doctrine of collateral estoppel is of limited practical value “particularly if the first result is an acquittal, [because] the basis of the jury’s ruling is often unascertainable”).

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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Ashe v. Swenson green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1980Ashe v. Swenson (1970) 397 U.S. 436 , 90 S.Ct. 1189 , 25 L.Ed.2d 469 .” The doctrine of collateral estoppel does not apply in this case because there are no conflicting findings of fact by the jury on the two counts.

1980Ashe v. Swenson (1970) 397 U.S. 436 , 90 S.Ct. 1189 , 25 L.Ed.2d 469 .” The doctrine of collateral estoppel does not apply in this case because there are no conflicting findings of fact by the jury on the two counts.

71974–2012
Microvote General Corp. v. Indiana Election Commission green
indctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2019“The principal behind this doctrine, as well as the doctrine of collateral estoppel, is the prevention of repetitive litigation of the same dispute.” Id.

2016Id.

32015–2019
Buggs v. State green
indctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2013Because of the availability of the doctrine of collateral estoppel, we choose not to extend the Richardson actual evidence test to this situation.” Buggs, 844 N.E.2d at 201-02 .

2013Because of the availability of the doctrine of collateral estoppel, we choose not to extend the Richardson actual evidence test to this situation.” Buggs, 844 N.E.2d at 201-02 .

22013–2013
Garrett v. State green
indctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2013In this case the Court of Appeals applied the doctrine of collateral estoppel and concluded it “did not bar relitigation of the second count of rape.” Garrett, 965 N.E.2d at 123 .

2013Essentially the doctrine of collateral estoppel “precludes the Government from relitigating any issue that was necessarily decided by a jury’s acquittal in a prior trial.” Id. (quoting Yeager v. United States, 557 U.S. 110, 119 (2009)). 11 In this case the Court of Appeals applied the doctrine of collateral estoppel and concluded it “did not bar relitigation of the second count of rape.” Garrett, 965 N.E.2d at 123 .

22013–2013
Little v. State green
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1999We have also noted: "We agree that `once a defendant has satisfied one jury that he is not guilty of a crime, constitutionally-rooted considerations of fairness preclude the Government from injecting any issues necessarily decided in his favor into a second trial for another offense.'" Little, 501 N.E.2d at 415 (quoting United States v. Mespoulede, 597 F.2d 329, 330 (2d Cir.1979)).

1999We have also noted: “We agree that ‘once a defendant has satisfied one jury that he is not guilty of a crime, constitutionally-rooted considerations of fairness preclude the Government from injecting any issues necessarily decided in his favor into a second trial for another offense.’ ” Little, 501 N.E.2d at 415 (quoting United States v. Mespoulede, 597 F.2d 329, 330 (2d Cir.1979)).

21995–1999
Hutcherson v. State green
ind · 1978
2 sentences

1980As we explained in Hutcherson v. State (1978) Ind., 380 N.E.2d 1219 , 1222: “The doctrine of collateral estoppel applies only if an issue of ultimate fact has once been determined and there are no other issues present upon which a rational jury could have grounded its verdict.

1980As we explained in Hutcherson v. State (1978) Ind., 380 N.E.2d 1219 , 1222: “The doctrine of collateral estoppel applies only if an issue of ultimate fact has once been determined and there are no other issues present upon which a rational jury could have grounded its verdict.

21979–1980
Clements v. Ray neutral
scotus · 2013
1 sentence

2019Nat'l Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Ernst & Young, LLP , 976 N.E.2d 699 , 704 (Ind. 2012) (internal citations omitted) (quoting Small v. Centocor, Inc. , 731 N.E.2d 22 , 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), reh'g denied, trans. denied ), reh'g denied , cert. denied 569 U.S. 1018 , 133 S.Ct. 2780 , 186 L.Ed.2d 219 (2013).

12019–2019
Nat'l Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Ernst & Young, LLP. green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2019Nat'l Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Ernst & Young, LLP , 976 N.E.2d 699 , 704 (Ind. 2012) (internal citations omitted) (quoting Small v. Centocor, Inc. , 731 N.E.2d 22 , 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), reh'g denied, trans. denied ), reh'g denied , cert. denied 569 U.S. 1018 , 133 S.Ct. 2780 , 186 L.Ed.2d 219 (2013).

2019Nat'l Wine & Spirits, Inc. v. Ernst & Young, LLP , 976 N.E.2d 699 , 704 (Ind. 2012) (internal citations omitted) (quoting Small v. Centocor, Inc. , 731 N.E.2d 22 , 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), reh'g denied, trans. denied ), reh'g denied , cert. denied 569 U.S. 1018 , 133 S.Ct. 2780 , 186 L.Ed.2d 219 (2013).

12019–2019
Commissioner, Indiana Department of Environmental Management v. Bourbon Mini-Mart, Inc. green
indctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2003First, it affirmed the trial court's ruling that Mini-Mart's claim against Dealership was barred by application of the doctrine of collateral estoppel. 1 Bourbon Mini-Mart, 741 N.E.2d at 369 .

2003Under the doctrine of collateral estoppel, Mini-Mart [is] precluded from asserting that [it was]) without fault in the contamination." 741 N.E.2d at 369 .

12003–2003
Bennett v. Lake Havasu City green
scotus · 2000
1 sentence

2000Reid v. State, 719 N.E.2d 451, 456 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), cert. denied - U.S. -, 121 S.Ct. 489 , 148 LEd.2d 461 (2000).

12000–2000
Indiana Ins. Co. v. AMERICAN COMMUNITY SVCS., INC. green
indctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2000Id.

12000–2000
Bonham v. State green
ind · 1994
2 sentences

1999With the doctrine of collateral estoppel, "the prime consideration is whether the party against whom the prior judgment is pled had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue and whether it would be otherwise unfair under the circumstances to permit the use of collateral estoppel." Bonham, 644 N.E.2d at 1226 (quoting Sullivan, 605 N.E.2d at 138 ).

1999With the doctrine of collateral estoppel, “the prime consideration is whether the party against whom the prior judgment is pled had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue and whether it would be otherwise unfair under the circumstances to permit the use of collateral estoppel.” Bonham, 644 N.E.2d at 1226 (quoting Sullivan, 605 N.E.2d at 138 ).

11999–1999
Tom v. Voida green
indctapp · 1995
11996–1996
English v. McKaskle green
scotus · 1984
11996–1996
Wood v. Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, Inc. green
scotus · 1984
11996–1996
North Carolina v. Pearce red
scotus · 1969
11996–1996
Indiana Department of Environmental Management v. Conard green
ind · 1993
11995–1995
White v. Allstate Insurance Co. green
indctapp · 1992
11992–1992
Bender v. Peay green
indctapp · 1982
11992–1992
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Glasgow green
indctapp · 1985
11992–1992
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Metzler green
indctapp · 1992
11992–1992
Miller v. Spokane green
scotus · 1950
11992–1992
Overlakes Freight Corp. v. Murphy green
scotus · 1950
11992–1992
Beverage v. Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance green
scotus · 1950
11992–1992
Snodgrass v. Baize green
indctapp · 1980
11992–1992
Cox v. Indiana Subcontractors Ass'n, Inc. green
indctapp · 1982
11986–1986
State v. Johnson green
mo · 1972
11981–1981
Hall v. State green
ind · 1980
11981–1981
Bullington v. Missouri green
scotus · 1981
11981–1981
Harris v. Washington green
scotus · 1971
11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (7) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4 (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

NY 740 (1955–2026) CA 380 (1950–2026) TX 343 (1961–2026) IL 277 (1971–2026) PA 247 (1963–2026) CT 139 (1975–2026) WA 121 (1972–2024) OH 120 (1979–2025) NC 112 (1958–2026) NJ 111 (1955–2026) MI 109 (1971–2025) MD 97 (1968–2025) FL 93 (1971–2025) MO 87 (1973–2025) GA 86 (1970–2023) VA 65 (1976–2024) AL 62 (1971–2025) MA 55 (1980–2016) IN 53 (1974–2025) TN 52 (1963–2026) MS 48 (1965–2024) RI 41 (1972–2026) SC 41 (1983–2025) DC 41 (1965–2026) WV 39 (1983–2025) AZ 37 (1965–2023) DE 37 (1956–2026) VT 34 (1984–2026) LA 33 (1971–2020) NM 32 (1972–2022) MN 31 (1975–2023) WY 31 (1984–2020) HI 30 (1975–2022) NE 30 (1981–2023) KS 29 (1969–2022) MT 29 (1978–2025) CO 28 (1972–2013) NH 26 (1970–2025) AR 24 (1970–2017) AK 23 (1978–2023) WI 20 (1978–2019) OR 19 (1970–1993) ME 19 (1974–2018) OK 19 (1970–2024) UT 16 (1983–2024) IA 16 (1959–2021) SD 15 (1979–2026) ID 14 (1976–2019) KY 6 (1984–2024) NV 6 (1973–2013) ND 6 (1985–2022) VI 4 (1979–2016) PR 2 (1949–1971)

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