Defendant did not have a right to a jury trial on the reasonableness of attorney fees, but there are instances where a jury may decide whether the amount of an attorney fee award is reasonable.
Civil
In re K.E., No. 82S04-1508-JT-491, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Aug. 20, 2015).
Reverses termination of parental rights of incarcerated father who has made extensive efforts to better himself by learning parenting skills, addressing his problems with substance abuse, and establishing a bond with both of his children.
Taylor v. Taylor, No. 49A04-1502-DR-58, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Aug. 13, 2015).
“[A]fter a relocation notice is filed, if a party seeks a modification of an existing child support order that party must also file a petition to modify child support.”
Markey v. Estate of Markey, No. 89S05-1412-ES-749, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Aug. 4, 2015).
Plaintiff’s claim for breach of contract to make and not revoke mutual wills constitutes a “claim” as defined by the probate code in Ind. Code § 29-1-1-3(a)(2).
Zeller v. AAA Ins. Co., No. 64A05-1502-CT-84, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Aug. 4, 2015).
Insurer’s acceptance of insured’s payment reinstated the insurance policy.