Affirm the trial court’s denial of defendant’s motion to set aside the default judgment under T.R. 60(B)(1) for excusable neglect, but remands to the trial court to reconsider whether equitable reasons support granting the motion under T.R. 60(B)(8).
S. David
Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc. v. Fostcorp Heating & Cooling, Inc., No. 64S03-1504-PL-227,__ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Aug. 26, 2015).
Under Indiana’s mechanic’s lien statute, lienholders are entitled to collect attorney’s fees incurred in foreclosing upon their liens from a party who posts a surety bond securing the liens.
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.
In Re Visitation of L-A.D.W., No. 82S01-1507-DR-452, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., July 30, 2015).
“Given the uniqueness that pervades different family units, strict standards on the amount of permissible visitation under the Grandparent Visitation Act would be difficult to craft. As such, trial courts should be able to consider the various circumstances presented in each individual case to determine what is in the child’s best interest.”
Hall v. State, No. 49S05-1412-CR-728, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., July 2, 2015).
Trial court’s denial of defendant’s motion to compel discovery, even if in violation of the Sixth Amendment, was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.