A post-conviction court may summarily deny a petition for PCR if the petitioner is entitled to no relief as a matter of law.
E. Tavitas
Pinch-N-Post, LLC v. McIntosh, No. 19A-TP-239, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Aug. 27, 2019).
The proper remedy for an inadequate tax sale redemption notice [Ind. Code § 6-1.1-25-4.5] is ordering a new 120-day redemption period.
Smith v. State, No. 18A-CR-3009, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Aug. 7, 2019).
The State failed to establish police officer’s decision to impound defendant’s vehicle adhered to established departmental routine or regulation. While evidence of the department’s written procedure need not be introduced, more than conclusory testimony from an officer is required.
River Ridge Development Authority v. Outfront Media, LLC, No. 18A-PL-2347, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 15, 2019).
Obdurate behavior is no longer an exception to the American Rule for attorney fees
Perrill v. Perrill, No. 18A-DN-1616, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., May 28, 2019).
All essential contractual elements were present in the premarital agreement with or without exhibits identifying excluded property.