Parental rights should not be terminated when the magistrate who heard the case resigns before reporting recommended findings and conclusions because it violates the parent’s due process rights.
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Delagrange v. State, No. 49S04-1304-CR-249, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Mar. 18, 2014).
Evidence supported inference defendant had intent required for attempted child exploitation offense.
In re G.P., No. 49S02-1308-JT-558, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 13, 2014).
A trial court does not have discretion to appoint an attorney to a parent under Ind. Code § 31-34-4-6; Ind. Code § 31-32-4-3 does give the court discretion to appoint an attorney for a parent who fails to meet the statutory requirements for being indigent but for whom appointed counsel might still be appropriate.
Justice v. American Family Ins. Co., No. 49S02-1303-PL-221, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 13, 2014).
In an insurance policy, the phrase “limits of liability of this coverage” refers to the policy limit and not to the insured’s total damages.
In re E.M., No. 45S03-1308-JT-557, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind., March 7, 2014).
The trial court was within its discretion to terminate the father’s parental rights.