In prior blog posts we have discussed the two types of opinions issued by the Indiana Court of Appeals, “for publication” and “not for publication.” Generally opinions issued “not for publication” or “NFP” are applicable to only the specific case at hand. Only the opinions that meet certain criteria are issued “for publication”, as follows:
If the case:
establishes, modifies, or clarifies a rule of law;
criticizes existing law; or
involves a legal or factual issue of unique interest or substantial public importance1
In some circumstances, when the opinion is initially issued, it will be “for publication” and in other circumstances; even if an opinion ... Read More
Category: Indiana Court of Appeals
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May2014
06
May2014
When a matter is ripe for appeal, there first must be a determination of which Court has jurisdiction. In many cases, the Court of Appeals has jurisdiction, and the briefs, appendix, and related filings will be reviewed by the Court of Appeals. This is generally true for final orders. In some cases, however, the jurisdiction goes straight to the Indiana Supreme Court.
The Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over all appeals from Final Judgments of Circuit, Superior, Probate, and County Courts (if the Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction). Additionally, the Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over interlocutory (before a final ... Read More
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Dec2013
On Monday, October, 21st, the Indiana Court of Appeals announced the appointment of a new chief judge, Judge Nancy H. Vaidik to succeed Judge Margret G. Robb, who will start her term on January 1, 2014.1 Judge Vaidik is only the second woman, after Judge Robb, to hold the coveted title of Chief Judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals. The Chief Judge’s roll is to represent the Court at public and private events and ceremonies, and also serves as the Court’s liaison to the legislative and executive branches (the Governor of Indiana and the Senators and Representatives for the ... Read More