272 Indiana opinions name it 1 courts 1996–2026 10 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Marriage of Zoller v. Zollergreen2 sentences2015When an appellee fails to submit a brief, we do not undertake the burden of developing its arguments, and we apply a less stringent standard of review, that is, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error.' Zoller v. Zoller, 858 N.E.2d 124, 126 (Ind.Ct.App.2006). 2013Therefore, “we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. | 33 | 47 |
Deckard v. Deckardgreen2 sentences2026“Prima facie” is defined as “at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Deckard v. Deckard, 841 N.E.2d 194, 199 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (citations omitted). [6] The court entered its order garnishing Gonzalez’s wages following Plaza’s motions for a proceeding supplemental to execution. 2019We may, therefore, reverse the trial court if the appellant establishes prima facie error. " Prima facie " is defined as "at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it." Deckard v. Deckard , 841 N.E.2d 194 , 199 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (citations omitted). [9] The State contends that the trial court misinterpreted Indiana Code Section 32-18-2-18 (2018) of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act ("the Act") when it ordered that Larry would receive $7,500 of the proceeds from the sale of the property "for his equitable interest in the property." Appellant's App. Vol. 2 at 118. | 7 | 11 |
Aiken v. Stanleygreen2 sentences2013Aiken v. Stanley, 816 N.E.2d 427, 430 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004). 2012Aiken v. Stanley, 816 N.E.2d 427, 430 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004). | 6 | 6 |
Trinity Homes, LLC v. Fanggreen2 sentences2015We will reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which means error “‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (quoting Trinity Homes, LLC v. Fang, 848 N.E.2d 1065, 1068 (Ind. 2006)). 2015We will reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which means error “ ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’ ” Id. (quoting Trinity Homes, LLC v. Fang, 848 N.E.2d 1065, 1068 (Ind.2006)). | 5 | 6 |
Parkhurst v. Van Winklegreen2 sentences2020“When the appellee does not file a brief, we apply a less stringent standard of review and may reverse the trial court when the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Geller v. Kinney, 980 N.E.2d 390, 398 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). “‘Prima facie’ is defined as ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. (citing Parkhurst v. Van Winkle, 786 N.E.2d 1159, 1160 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)). 2017Id. “‘Prima facie’ is defined as ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (quoting Parkhurst v. Van Winkle, 786 N.E.2d 1159, 1160 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)). [13] Mother argues that the trial court abused its discretion in modifying custody. | 3 | 8 |
In re the Marriage of: Wade R. Meisberger v. Margaret Bishop f/k/a Margaret Meisbergergreen2 sentences2020Standard of Review [19] Father has not filed an appellee’s brief in this appeal. “[W]e do not undertake the burden of developing appellee’s arguments, and we apply a less stringent standard of review, that is, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Meisberger v. Bishop, 15 N.E.3d 653, 656 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014). 3 The appealed order was not included in the Appellant’s Appendix. 2017“When an appellee fails to submit a brief, we do not undertake the burden of developing appellee’s arguments, and we apply a less stringent standard of review, that is, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Meisberger v. Bishop, 15 N.E.3d 653, 656 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014). | 3 | 6 |
In Re Paternity of BNCgreen2 sentences2013In re Paternity of B.N.C., 822 N.E.2d 616, 618-19 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005). 2013In re Paternity of B.N.C., 822 N.E.2d 616, 618-19 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005). | 3 | 3 |
Thurman v. Thurmangreen2 sentences2020Id. 2020Id. | 2 | 32 |
Willie Jenkins v. Mary Jenkinsgreen2 sentences2023Id. at 351-52 . 2018“We may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. at 351–52. | 2 | 14 |
In Re the Paternity of S.C.green2 sentences2025“When an appellee fails to submit a brief, we apply a less stringent standard of review with respect to the showing necessary to establish reversible error.” In re Paternity of S.C., Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 24A-GU-1997 | May 15, 2025 Page 8 of 15 966 N.E.2d 143, 148 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), trans. denied. “[W]e may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. 2025“When an appellee fails to submit a brief, we apply a less stringent standard of review with respect to the showing necessary to establish reversible error.” In re Paternity of S.C., Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 24A-GU-1997 | May 15, 2025 Page 8 of 15 966 N.E.2d 143, 148 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), trans. denied. “[W]e may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. | 2 | 12 |
Butrum v. Romangreen2 sentences2009Butrum v. Roman, 803 N.E.2d 1139, 1142 (Ind.Ct.App.2004), trans. denied. 2009Butrum v. Roman, 803 N.E.2d 1139, 1142 (Ind.Ct.App.2004), trans. denied. | 2 | 5 |
State v. CDgreen2 sentences2013State v. C.D., 947 N.E.2d 1018, 1021 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). 2013We may reverse the trial court’s decision if the appellant establishes prima facie error — that is, error "at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it." Id. (citation omitted). | 2 | 3 |
State v. Combsgreen2 sentences2011State v. Combs, 921 N.E.2d 846, 850 (Ind.Ct.App.2010). 2011Id. | 2 | 3 |
Damon Corp. v. Estesgreen2 sentences2009Damon Corp. v. Estes, 750 N.E.2d 891, 893 (Ind. Ct.App.2001). 2009Damon Corp. v. Estes, 750 N.E.2d 891, 893 (Ind.Ct.App.2001). | 2 | 3 |
| Santana v. Santanagreen | 2 | 2 |
| Front Row Motors, LLC and Jerramy Johnson v. Scott Jonesgreen | 2 | 2 |
| Ferguson v. Stevensgreen | 2 | 2 |
Railing v. Hawkinsgreen2 sentences2010Id. 2001In addition, we apply a less stringent standard of review and may reverse the trial court when the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is defined as error “at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. 2 . | 1 | 11 |
Revas Spencer v. Tiffany Spencergreen2 sentences2019We apply a less stringent standard of review and may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, namely “error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. 2019Instead, we apply a less stringent standard of review and may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, namely "error at first sight, on first appearance or on the face of it." Id. ( quoting *82 Van Wieren v. Van Wieren , 858 N.E.2d 216 , 221 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) ). | 1 | 7 |
LaFlamme v. Goodwingreen2 sentences2014Laflamme v. Goodwin, 911 N.E.2d 660, 664 (Ind.Ct.App.2009). “[W]e may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. 2014Laflamme v. Goodwin, 911 N.E.2d 660, 664 (Ind.Ct.App.2009). “[W]e may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. | 1 | 3 |
Marriage of Van Wieren v. Van Wierengreen2 sentences2019Instead, we apply a less stringent standard of review and may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, namely "error at first sight, on first appearance or on the face of it." Id. ( quoting *82 Van Wieren v. Van Wieren , 858 N.E.2d 216 , 221 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) ). 2019Instead, we apply a less stringent standard of review and may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, namely “error at first sight, on first appearance or on the face of it.” Id. (quoting Van Wieren v. Van Wieren, 858 N.E.2d 216, 221 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006)). | 1 | 2 |
| In Re Paternity of ECgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Nielsen Buick Jeep Eagle Subaru v. Hallgreen | 1 | 2 |
| In the Matter of the Paternity of Kevin Yafet Mendoza Bonilla, aka Kevin Yafeth Mendoza Bonilla, a Minor, By his Next Friend, Perla Maily Bonilla Acosta v. Marco Tulio Mendoza Maldonadogreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re the Marriage of: Amy Steele-Giri v. Brian K. Steelegreen | 1 | 1 |
| David A. Turner v. Debbie L. Turnergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Geller and Judy Geller v. Kurt P. Kinney, Holly Kinney, and A.M. Rentals, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Riggen v. Tammy Riggengreen | 1 | 1 |
| TISDIAL v. Younggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Tri-Professional Realty, Inc. v. Hillenburggreen | 1 | 1 |
| McClure v. Coopergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Painter v. Painter
green
2 sentences2017Id. 2015Id. | 12 | 2004–2017 |
In Re: The Matter of the Paternity of S.C.: K.C. (Appellant), and C.C. (Appellee), and B.H. (Appellee-Intervenor)
neutral
2 sentences2020“In such cases, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. 2020“In such cases, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is an error at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. | 8 | 2013–2020 |
McKinney v. McKinney
green
2 sentences2014“We may, therefore, reverse the trial court if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Id. “‘Prima facie’ is defined as ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (citation omitted). 2014“We may, therefore, reverse the trial court if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Id. “‘Prima facie’ is defined as ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (citation omitted). | 8 | 2012–2014 |
Windgate Properties, LLC v. Chris Sanders
green
2 sentences2020Id. 2020Id. | 6 | 2019–2020 |
Maser Ex Rel. Maser v. Hicks
green
2 sentences2017Id. “‘Prima facie’ is defined as ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (quoting Parkhurst v. Van Winkle, 786 N.E.2d 1159, 1160 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)). [13] Mother argues that the trial court abused its discretion in modifying custody. 2017Id. “‘Prima facie’ is defined as ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (quoting Parkhurst v. Van Winkle, 786 N.E.2d 1159, 1160 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)). [13] Mother argues that the trial court abused its discretion in modifying custody. | 4 | 2016–2017 |
Adoption of N.W.R. M.R. v. R.B. and R.B., and Indiana Dept. of Child Services
green
2 sentences2017Furthermore, we apply “a less stringent standard of review” and “may reverse the trial court if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Id. at 113 . 2017Furthermore, we apply “a less stringent standard of review” and “may reverse the trial court if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Id. at 113 . | 4 | 2015–2017 |
Murfitt v. Murfitt
green
2 sentences2010Id. *1159 I. 2009Id. | 4 | 2004–2010 |
Marriage of Julie C. v. Andrew C.
green
2 sentences2018Id. [11] When the trial court enters findings sua sponte, the specific findings will not be set aside unless they are clearly erroneous. 2013In such cases, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which is error “at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.” Id. | 3 | 2013–2018 |
K.L. v. E.H.
green
2 sentences2016Id. 2015Id. | 3 | 2014–2016 |
Gwen E. Morgal-Henrich v. David Brian Henrich
green
2 sentences2015We will reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which means error “‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’” Id. (quoting Trinity Homes, LLC v. Fang, 848 N.E.2d 1065, 1068 (Ind. 2006)). 2015We will reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error, which means error “ ‘at first sight, on first appearance, or on the face of it.’ ” Id. (quoting Trinity Homes, LLC v. Fang, 848 N.E.2d 1065, 1068 (Ind.2006)). | 3 | 2015–2015 |
Ankeny v. Governor of State of Indiana
green
2 sentences2025Id. 2020Under such circumstances, “we do not undertake the burden of developing appellee’s arguments, and we apply a less stringent standard of review, that is, we may reverse if the appellant establishes prima facie error.” Id. | 2 | 2020–2025 |
M.R. v. B.C.
green
2 sentences2019Id. 2019Id. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
| Cox v. Cantrell green | 2 | 2008–2014 |
| First Response Services, Inc. v. Vincent A. Cullers (Vincent A. Cullers Counterclaim v. First Response Services, Inc. Counterclaim Defendant) green | 2 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Isaacs green | 2 | 2003–2005 |
| Burrell v. Lewis green | 2 | 2003–2004 |
| Destination Yachts, Inc., and Sheldon Graber v. Jim R. Fine green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Brian L. Paquette v. State of Indiana green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Angela Duckworth v. Christopher R. Duckworth green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Jill (Kaiser) McKibben v. William Kaiser neutral | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Brad Barton v. Alexandra Barton green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Marriage of Harris v. Harris green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Jesse Wharton v. State of Indiana green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Linda Rosenberg v. Kenneth Robinson green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| State of Indiana v. William Gilbert green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| State v. Necessary green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| American Acceptance Co., LLC., as Assignee of Washington Mutual Finance v. Melissa Willis green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc. v. Leib green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| B.M. v. S.K. green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Paternity of Davis v. Trensey green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| State v. Moriarity green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Splittorff v. Aigner green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| In Re the Adoption of R.L.R. green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Armes v. the Pierce Governor Co. green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Park Jefferson Apartments v. Storage Rentals green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Fisher v. BD., MT. PLEASANT TP. COM. SCHOOLS green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Medical Specialists, Inc. v. Sleweon green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
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.