Clark v. Clark, No. 01S02-1112-CT-690, ___ N.E.2d ___ (Ind., July 23, 2012).

The Indiana Guest Statute does not preclude a passenger from bringing a negligence action against a driver “as to injuries inflicted when such a passenger has exited the vehicle and is standing outside of it and directing the driver’s attempt to park.”

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Baker v. State, No. 89S01-1109-CR-543, __ N.E.2d __ (Ind., June 12, 2012).

Evidence that defendant, who broke and entered, had opened cupboards and drawers was sufficient to support an inference that the defendant was looking for something to take and consequently had intended to commit theft when he broke and entered.

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LaPorte Comm. School Corp. v. Rosales, No. 46S04-1105-CT-284, ___ N.E.2d ___ (Ind., March 20, 2012).

The language of one of the final jury instructions could have reasonably been interpreted and applied by the jury in a way that substantially misstated the plaintiff’s burden of proof to establish defendant’s negligence.

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Witt v. Jay Petroleum, Inc., No. 38S02-1110-CV-608, ___ N.E.2d ___ (Ind., March 21, 2012).

The trial court correctly held the parties and attorney in contempt, determined the sanction, and imposed it jointly and severally.

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Marion Co. Auditor v. Sawmill Creek, LLC, No. 49S02-1106-CV-364, ___ N.E.2d ___ (Ind., March 21, 2012).

Auditor’s effort to notify property owner of the tax sale was constitutionally proficient in meeting the requirements of due process.

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