Prior to the decedent’s death, Ind. Code § 29-1-9-1 permits the prospective beneficiaries of a future inheritance to execute a family settlement agreement to determine their anticipated rights or interests in the decedent’s estate.
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De La Cruz v. State, No. 49A05-1610-CR-2417, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., June 23, 2017).
Only the trial court, not the probation department, has the authority to assess probation fees against a defendant.
Burgh v. State, No. 71A03-1611-CR-2669, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., June 23, 2017).
As a matter of first impression, the Court of Appeals held that the paved surface of a parking lot may be considered as a deadly weapon capable of causing serious bodily injury.
B&R Oil Co., Inc. v. Stoler, No. 71A04-1603-PL-608, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., May 30, 2017).
Lessor may not circumvent a lessee’s contractual right of first refusal to purchase the leased premises by submitting a third-party offer to the lessee in which the leased premises are bundled with other property.
Oaks v. Chamberlain, No. 92A04-1609-CC-2041, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., May 11, 2017).
In a medical malpractice case, expert’s testimony about his personal practices is relevant and admissible for the purpose of impeaching his testimony about the standard of care.