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appellant establishes prima facie error in Indiana

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.

Followed or applied (31)

CaseFollowedCited
Marriage of Zoller v. Zollergreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 47 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2015When 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.

3347
Deckard v. Deckardgreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 11 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2026
2 sentences

2026“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.

711
Aiken v. Stanleygreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013Aiken 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).

66
Trinity Homes, LLC v. Fanggreen
ind · 2006 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

56
Parkhurst v. Van Winklegreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 8 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020
2 sentences

2020“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.

38
In re the Marriage of: Wade R. Meisberger v. Margaret Bishop f/k/a Margaret Meisbergergreen
indctapp · 2014 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020
2 sentences

2020Standard 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).

36
In Re Paternity of BNCgreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013In 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).

33
Thurman v. Thurmangreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 32 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2020
2 sentences

2020Id.

2020Id.

232
Willie Jenkins v. Mary Jenkinsgreen
indctapp · 2014 · cited in 14 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. 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.

214
In Re the Paternity of S.C.green
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 12 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2025
2 sentences

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.

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.

212
Butrum v. Romangreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009
2 sentences

2009Butrum 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.

25
State v. CDgreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013State 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).

23
State v. Combsgreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011State v. Combs, 921 N.E.2d 846, 850 (Ind.Ct.App.2010).

2011Id.

23
Damon Corp. v. Estesgreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009Damon 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).

23
Santana v. Santanagreen
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
22
Front Row Motors, LLC and Jerramy Johnson v. Scott Jonesgreen
ind · 2014 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
22
Ferguson v. Stevensgreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
22
Railing v. Hawkinsgreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 11 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2010
2 sentences

2010Id.

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 .

111
Revas Spencer v. Tiffany Spencergreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 7 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2020
2 sentences

2019We 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) ).

17
LaFlamme v. Goodwingreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

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.

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.

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Marriage of Van Wieren v. Van Wierengreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

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) ).

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)).

12
In Re Paternity of ECgreen
indctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
12
Nielsen Buick Jeep Eagle Subaru v. Hallgreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
12
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
indctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
In Re the Marriage of: Amy Steele-Giri v. Brian K. Steelegreen
ind · 2016 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
David A. Turner v. Debbie L. Turnergreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Robert Geller and Judy Geller v. Kurt P. Kinney, Holly Kinney, and A.M. Rentals, Inc.green
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Caleb Riggen v. Tammy Riggengreen
indctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
TISDIAL v. Younggreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Tri-Professional Realty, Inc. v. Hillenburggreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
McClure v. Coopergreen
indctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (37)

CaseCitedYears
Painter v. Painter green
indctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2017Id.

2015Id.

122004–2017
In Re: The Matter of the Paternity of S.C.: K.C. (Appellant), and C.C. (Appellee), and B.H. (Appellee-Intervenor) neutral
indctapp · 2012
2 sentences

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.

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.

82013–2020
McKinney v. McKinney green
indctapp · 2005
2 sentences

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).

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).

82012–2014
Windgate Properties, LLC v. Chris Sanders green
indctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2020Id.

2020Id.

62019–2020
Maser Ex Rel. Maser v. Hicks green
indctapp · 2004
2 sentences

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.

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.

42016–2017
Adoption of N.W.R. M.R. v. R.B. and R.B., and Indiana Dept. of Child Services green
indctapp · 2012
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

42015–2017
Murfitt v. Murfitt green
indctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2010Id. *1159 I.

2009Id.

42004–2010
Marriage of Julie C. v. Andrew C. green
indctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2018Id. [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.

32013–2018
K.L. v. E.H. green
indctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2016Id.

2015Id.

32014–2016
Gwen E. Morgal-Henrich v. David Brian Henrich green
indctapp · 2012
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

32015–2015
Ankeny v. Governor of State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2025Id.

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.

22020–2025
M.R. v. B.C. green
· 2019
2 sentences

2019Id.

2019Id.

22019–2019
Cox v. Cantrell green
indctapp · 2007
22008–2014
First Response Services, Inc. v. Vincent A. Cullers (Vincent A. Cullers Counterclaim v. First Response Services, Inc. Counterclaim Defendant) green
indctapp · 2014
22014–2014
State v. Isaacs green
indctapp · 2003
22003–2005
Burrell v. Lewis green
indctapp · 2001
22003–2004
Destination Yachts, Inc., and Sheldon Graber v. Jim R. Fine green
indctapp · 2014
12023–2023
Brian L. Paquette v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2018
12019–2019
Angela Duckworth v. Christopher R. Duckworth green
indctapp · 2013
12019–2019
Jill (Kaiser) McKibben v. William Kaiser neutral
indctapp · 2018
12018–2018
Brad Barton v. Alexandra Barton green
indctapp · 2015
12018–2018
Marriage of Harris v. Harris green
indctapp · 2010
12018–2018
Jesse Wharton v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2015
12017–2017
Linda Rosenberg v. Kenneth Robinson green
indctapp · 2015
12016–2016
State of Indiana v. William Gilbert green
indctapp · 2013
12015–2015
State v. Necessary green
indctapp · 2003
12014–2014
American Acceptance Co., LLC., as Assignee of Washington Mutual Finance v. Melissa Willis green
indctapp · 2013
12014–2014
Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc. v. Leib green
indctapp · 2004
12013–2013
B.M. v. S.K. green
indctapp · 2011
12013–2013
Paternity of Davis v. Trensey green
indctapp · 2007
12012–2012
State v. Moriarity green
indctapp · 2005
12012–2012
Splittorff v. Aigner green
indctapp · 2009
12009–2009
In Re the Adoption of R.L.R. green
indctapp · 2003
12004–2004
Armes v. the Pierce Governor Co. green
indctapp · 1951
12004–2004
Park Jefferson Apartments v. Storage Rentals green
indctapp · 2000
12003–2003
Fisher v. BD., MT. PLEASANT TP. COM. SCHOOLS green
indctapp · 1986
12001–2001
Medical Specialists, Inc. v. Sleweon green
indctapp · 1995
11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 31-17-2-8 (21) IN § Ind. Code § 34-26-5-2 (21) IN § Ind. Code § 34-26-5-9 (19) IN § Ind. Code § 34-26-5-1 (16) IN § Ind. Code § 31-17-2-21 (15) IN § Ind. Code § 35-45-10-1 (13) IN § Ind. Code § 31-16-8-1 (12) IN § Ind. Code § 31-17-4-2 (11) IN § Ind. Code § 31-14-13-2 (10) IN § Ind. Code § 31-15-7-5 (9) IN § Ind. Code § 35-45-10-2 (9)

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.

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