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presumption error in Indiana

43 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1896–2025 2 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Bouye v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2025
2 sentences

2025“However, although an ex parte communication creates a presumption of error, such presumption is rebuttable and does not constitute per se grounds for reversal.” Id.

2025Our Supreme Court has encouraged “trial courts to employ other and creative approaches to assist and enable juries to resolve difficulties.” Id. at 1223 . [64] An ex parte communication between the trial court and the jury, however, “creates a presumption of error.” Minor v. State, 252 N.E.3d 979 , 985 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025) (quoting Bouye v. State, 699 N.E.2d 620, 628 (Ind. 1998)), trans. denied. “[S]uch presumption is rebuttable and does not constitute per se grounds for reversal.” Id. “‘In deciding whether the presumption of harm has Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 25A-CT-198 | December

46
Smith v. Convenience Store Distributing Co.green
ind · 1992 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001See Smith, 583 N.E.2d at 738 .

2000Id.

12
Department of Financial Institutions v. State Bankgreen
ind · 1969 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
2 sentences

1973Department of Insurance of Indiana v. Hendrickson, supra.” The general scope of judicial review of administrative decisions was put into perspective by our Supreme Court in Department of Financial Institutions v. State Bank of Lizton (1989), 253 Ind. 172 , 252 N.E.2d 248 , 250: “It is to be noted that the trial court, in reviewing the administrative decision, cannot retry the facts ‘de novo’ and cannot come to its conclusions as to the merits of the case by weighing the facts and evidence.

1973Department of Insurance of Indiana v. Hendrickson, supra.” The general scope of judicial review of administrative decisions was put into perspective by our Supreme Court in Department of Financial Institutions v. State Bank of Lizton (1989), 253 Ind. 172 , 252 N.E.2d 248 , 250: “It is to be noted that the trial court, in reviewing the administrative decision, cannot retry the facts ‘de novo’ and cannot come to its conclusions as to the merits of the case by weighing the facts and evidence.

12
Henri v. Curtogreen
ind · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Our Supreme Court has encouraged “trial courts to employ other and creative approaches to assist and enable juries to resolve difficulties.” Id. at 1223 . [64] An ex parte communication between the trial court and the jury, however, “creates a presumption of error.” Minor v. State, 252 N.E.3d 979 , 985 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025) (quoting Bouye v. State, 699 N.E.2d 620, 628 (Ind. 1998)), trans. denied. “[S]uch presumption is rebuttable and does not constitute per se grounds for reversal.” Id. “‘In deciding whether the presumption of harm has Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 25A-CT-198 | December

11
Soliz v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See id. at 1029-30 (affirming conviction after defendant was tried in absentia despite his claim that his failure to attend the second day of trial was because—among other things—he was unable to start his car).

11
Lindsey v. Stategreen
ind · 1973 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The Court instructed trial courts to apply the presumption analysis of Currin according to the procedures outlined in Lindsey v. State, which requires courts to “immediately investigate suspected jury taint by thoroughly interviewing jurors collectively and individually, if necessary.” Id. (citing Lindsey v. State, 260 Ind. 351, 358-359 , 295 N.E.2d 819, 823-824 (1973)).

2015The Court instructed trial courts to apply the presumption analysis of Currin according to the procedures outlined in Lindsey v. State, which requires courts to “immediately investigate suspected jury taint by thoroughly interviewing jurors collectively and individually, if necessary.” Id. (citing Lindsey v. State, 260 Ind. 351, 358-359 , 295 N.E.2d 819, 823-824 (1973)).

11
Brown v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See id.

11
Rogers v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.green
ind · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Rogers, 745 N.E.2d at 795 .

2008See Rogers, 745 N.E.2d at 795 .

11
Person v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Person, 661 N.E.2d at 592-93 (applying the standard set forth in Collins v. Day, 644 N.E.2d 72 (Ind.1994)).

11
Collins v. Daygreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Person, 661 N.E.2d at 592-93 (applying the standard set forth in Collins v. Day, 644 N.E.2d 72 (Ind.1994)).

11
Legue v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001"The trial court is not obligated to accept the defendant's assertions as to what constitutes a mitigating cireum-stance." Legue v. State, 688 N.E.2d 408, 411 (Ind.1997).

11

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 (42)

CaseCitedYears
Robbins v. State green
ind · 1971
2 sentences

1974Robbins v. State (1971), [257] Ind. [273], 274 N.E.2d 255 .” State v. Irvin (1973), 259 Ind. 610 , 291 N.E.2d 70, 73 .

1973Robbins v. State (1971), 257 Ind. 273 , 274 N. E. 2d 255 .

31973–1974
United States v. Locke green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2018This presumption exception is strict, applying when "Congress has legislated in the field from the earliest days of the Republic, creating an extensive federal statutory and regulatory scheme." Id. (finding the presumption inapplicable in the maritime trade context).

2018This presumption exception is strict, applying when “Congress has legislated in the field from the earliest days of the Republic, creating an extensive federal statutory and regulatory scheme.” Id. (finding the presumption inapplicable in the maritime trade context).

22018–2018
Morgan Mannix v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018Mannix v. State , 54 N.E.3d 1002 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). [34] Among the cases that Corbin cites to is Mordacq v. State , 585 N.E.2d 22 , 23 (Ind. Ct. App. 1992), where this court discussed whether the chemical breath test can "presumptively relate back to an act of operating a vehicle that occurred before an officer encountered the defendant ...." Analyzing this issue, we determined that [I]n a case where the officer did not observe the defendant operating the vehicle, the statutes could be read to impose no limit on the relation back test, provided the test was performed within three hours of t

2018Mannix v. State, 54 N.E.3d 1002 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016).

22018–2018
Grey v. State green
ind · 1990
2 sentences

2001Grey, 553 N.E.2d at 1198 .

1998Grey, 553 N.E.2d at 1198 .

21998–2001
State v. Irvin green
ind · 1973
2 sentences

1977State v. Irvin (1973), 259 Ind. 610 , 291 N.E.2d 70 .

1977State v. Irvin (1973), 259 Ind. 610 , 291 N.E.2d 70 .

21974–1977
Tincher v. Davidson green
ind · 2002
1 sentence

2025Our Supreme Court has encouraged “trial courts to employ other and creative approaches to assist and enable juries to resolve difficulties.” Id. at 1223 . [64] An ex parte communication between the trial court and the jury, however, “creates a presumption of error.” Minor v. State, 252 N.E.3d 979 , 985 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025) (quoting Bouye v. State, 699 N.E.2d 620, 628 (Ind. 1998)), trans. denied. “[S]uch presumption is rebuttable and does not constitute per se grounds for reversal.” Id. “‘In deciding whether the presumption of harm has Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 25A-CT-198 | December

12025–2025
Dickenson v. State green
indctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2020Therefore, the second note was an Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 19A-CR-2256 | June 18, 2020 Page 28 of 31 ex parte communication, which created a presumption of error.7 See Dickenson, 835 N.E.2d at 551 .

12020–2020
Moore v. State green
indctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2020Moore, 723 N.E.2d at 446 . [11] K.P. argues that the juvenile court abused its discretion in finding that he did not rebut the presumption of waiver.

12020–2020
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Easterwood green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

2018Id. at 661, 663-64, 668 , 113 S.Ct. 1732 .

12018–2018
Mordacq v. State green
indctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2018Mannix v. State , 54 N.E.3d 1002 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). [34] Among the cases that Corbin cites to is Mordacq v. State , 585 N.E.2d 22 , 23 (Ind. Ct. App. 1992), where this court discussed whether the chemical breath test can "presumptively relate back to an act of operating a vehicle that occurred before an officer encountered the defendant ...." Analyzing this issue, we determined that [I]n a case where the officer did not observe the defendant operating the vehicle, the statutes could be read to impose no limit on the relation back test, provided the test was performed within three hours of t

12018–2018
Stevens v. State green
indctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2012Stevens, 689 N.E.2d at 490 .

12012–2012
Kent v. United States green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

2012Thus, the Court concluded that “it was possible that had Vance been granted a continuance, he might have *712 gathered evidence to overcome the presumption of waiver.” Id.

12012–2012
Summers v. State green
ind · 1967
1 sentence

2012The Court also highlighted the statutory requirement that “the juvenile court may not waive jurisdiction until ‘after full investigation and hearing,’ ” and noted: Summers instructs that the record “should be sufficient to demonstrate unequivocally that the strict statutory requirement of a full investigation and hearing has been met and that a conscientious determination of the question of waiver has been made.” 248 Ind. at 559-60 , 280 N.E.2d at 325.

12012–2012
Seay v. State green
ind · 1998
1 sentence

2003MeBride argues that the above italicized language created a presumption in violation of the case law contained in Seay v. State, 698 N.E.2d 732 (Ind.1998).

12003–2003
O'NEILL v. State green
ind · 1999
1 sentence

2001“When the basic sentence is imposed, this Court will presume the trial court considered the alternatives.” Id. (citations omitted). 4 [17,18] To the extent that Anderson attempts to rebut this presumption with his claim that the trial court “was required *1280 to at least identify ... remorse as a mitigating factor," Brief of Appellant at 20, his claim fails.

12001–2001
State v. Shaw green
ariz · 1970
2 sentences

1998Such a presumption is in violation of due process, * * *.' [ State v. Shaw,] 106 Ariz. 103 , 471 P.2d [715,] 724 [ (1970) ].

1998Such a presumption is in violation of due process, * * *.’ [State v. Shaw,] 106 Ariz. 103 , 471 P.2d [715,] 724 [ (1970) ].

11998–1998
James v. State green
ind · 1993
1 sentence

1997Id. at 25 .

11997–1997
Bond v. State green
ind · 1980
2 sentences

1993In Bond, 273 Ind. at 237 , 403 N.E.2d at 819 , we held that the presumption of error resulting from the defendant's absence from the courtroom may be overcome where defense counsel failed to make a timely objection. ("It is apparent that no harm could come from the incident, hence [defense counsel] sought neither the declaration of a mistrial nor the substitution of an alternate for the exposed juror, and the error was, thereby, waived.") Here, although defense counsel was aware of the trial court's intention to allow the jury to view evidence outside of James' presence, defense counsel made n

1993In Bond, 273 Ind. at 237 , 403 N.E.2d at 819 , we held that the presumption of error resulting from the defendant's absence from the courtroom may be overcome where defense counsel failed to make a timely objection. ("It is apparent that no harm could come from the incident, hence [defense counsel] sought neither the declaration of a mistrial nor the substitution of an alternate for the exposed juror, and the error was, thereby, waived.") Here, although defense counsel was aware of the trial court's intention to allow the jury to view evidence outside of James' presence, defense counsel made n

11993–1993
Gerrick v. State green
ind · 1983
11984–1984
Partlow v. State green
ind · 1983
1 sentence

1984Partlow v. State (1983), Ind., 453 N.E.2d 259 , 266 cert. denied, - U.S. -, 104 S.Ct. 983 , 79 L.Ed.2d 219 (1984); Gerrick v. State (1983), Ind., 451 N.E.2d 327, 330 ; Trotter v. State (1981), Ind., 429 N.E.2d 637, 642 ; see generally IC 31-6-2-4. 4 Once these prerequisites are met, however, the juvenile court still retains discretion to keep the child in the juvenile system.

11984–1984
Trotter v. State green
ind · 1981
11984–1984
Malumphy v. Arizona Board of Pardons green
scotus · 1984
11984–1984
Dixon v. Missouri green
scotus · 1984
11984–1984
Blackburn v. State green
ind · 1973
11975–1975
Haddock v. State neutral
ind · 1973
11975–1975
Barron v. State green
indctapp · 1975
11975–1975
Baker v. State green
ind · 1974
11975–1975
Baynard v. State green
indctapp · 1974
11975–1975
Hutchinson v. Lewis green
ind · 1881
11970–1970
Pawlisch v. Atkins red
indctapp · 1932
11961–1961
Northern Indiana Power Company v. West, Admx. green
ind · 1941
11961–1961
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. v. Mathews green
ind · 1912
11961–1961
Barrett v. Stone neutral
indctapp · 1952
11955–1955
American Employers' Insurance v. Cornell green
ind · 1948
11948–1948
Greer v. State neutral
ind · 1929
11935–1935
Alyea v. State green
ind · 1925
11935–1935
Leatherman v. Board of Commissioners neutral
ind · 1897
11935–1935
Siberry v. State green
ind · 1895
11935–1935
Ginn v. State green
ind · 1903
11935–1935
Lower v. Franks green
ind · 1888
11898–1898

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (6) IN § Ind. Code § 34-36-1-6 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 (3) 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

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