isolated clause in Indiana

6 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1970–2011 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Allied Structural Steel Co. v. Stategreen indctapp · 1970 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–2004 2 sentences 2004Allied Structural Steel Co. v. State, 148 Ind.App. 283, 288 , 265 N.E.2d 49, 52 (1970) ("The true meaning of a contract is to be ascertained from a consideration of all its provisions, and a liberal or technical construction of an isolated clause should not be indulged to defeat the true meaning."); Gen. 2004Allied Structural Steel Co. v. State, 148 Ind.App. 283, 288 , 265 N.E.2d 49, 52 (1970) ("The true meaning of a contract is to be ascertained from a consideration of all its provisions, and a liberal or technical construction of an isolated clause should not be indulged to defeat the true meaning."); Gen.	1	2
In re Barcegreen ind · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011See Matter of Barce, 849 N.E.2d 1145 (Ind.2006); Matter of Tyler, 823 N.E.2d 277 (Ind.2005).	1	1
Smith v. Stategreen ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 1 sentence 1998See, .e.g., Smith v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1238, 1244 (Ind.1997) (an isolated mistake does not amount to ineffective assistance of counsel unless, taken as a whole, the defense was inadequate).	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 (6)

Case	Cited	Years
In re Tyler neutral ind · 2005 1 sentence 2011See Matter of Barce, 849 N.E.2d 1145 (Ind.2006); Matter of Tyler, 823 N.E.2d 277 (Ind.2005).	1	2011–2011
Anderson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. green indctapp · 1984 1 sentence 1985See, Boswell v. Lyon (1980), Ind. App., 401 N.E.2d 785, 740 (trans. denied); cf. Osolo School Buildings, Inc. v. Thorleif Lorsen and Son of Indiana, Inc. (1985), Ind.App., 473 N.E.2d 648, 645 ; Anderson v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. (1984), Ind. App., 471 N.E.2d 1170, 1172 ; Ft.	1	1985–1985
General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison green indctapp · 1968 2 sentences 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 . 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 .	1	1970–1970
Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions green · 1936 1 sentence 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 .	1	1970–1970
Estate of McClain v. McClain green indctapp · 1962 2 sentences 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 . 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 .	1	1970–1970
Elliott v. Travelers Insurance green indctapp · 1951 2 sentences 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 . 1970Sindlinger v. Department of Financial Institutions (1936), 210 Ind. 83 , 199 N. E. 2d 715 ; Elliott v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1951), 121 Ind. App. 400 , 99 N. E. 2d 274 ; McClain’s Estate v. McClain (1962), 133 Ind. App. 645 , 183 N. E. 2d 842 ; General Insurance Co. of America v. Hutchison (1968), 143 Ind. App. 250 , 239 N. E. 2d 596 .	1	1970–1970

Where else courts name it

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