“[A] standard commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance policy covers an insured contractor for the faulty workmanship of its subcontractor.”
Civil
SPC Group, L.L.C. v. Dolson, Inc., No. 19A01-0912-CV-604, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Oct. 4, 2010)
Mortgage granted by Holland as surety for a note was unenforceable when the mortgage provided incorrectly that Thompson was a co-maker of the note, when in fact Thompson was only a guarantor on the note.
In re Adoption of N.W., No. 71A04-1002-AD-127, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Sept. 16, 2010)
When Mother had some income but by agreement had no support obligation, and provided the child with housing, food, and other necessities, there was a failure to prove by clear and convincing evidence Mother’s consent was not required for adoption.
Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Brown, No. 49A02-1001-CT-80, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Sept. 17, 2010)
Adult wrongful death statute allows parents to recover damages for loss of adult child’s services.
Kalwitz v. Kalwitz, No. 46A03-0912-CV-574, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Sept. 20, 2010)
As all small claims defenses are deemed at issue without a responsive pleading, a litigant wanting an “automatic” small claims change of judge must request it within 30 days of the date the case is placed on the CCS as having been filed.