Question: Can towns/cities interpret their ordinances to say whatever they want them to say? Answer: If the ordinance is clear and unambiguous on its face, the towns/cities must give the ordinances th...

Question: What is “Indiana Recreational Use Statute (IRUS)”? Answer: It is an Indiana statute that protects landowners from personal injury claims when the landowner opens their property t...

Question: In civil and criminal cases, who is the “13th Juror”?Answer: It is the trial judge who must determine whether in the minds of reasonable jurors a contrary verdict should have bee...

Question: What are punitive damages? Answer: They are damages awarded by the jury against a defendant in a civil case to punish their conduct and deter others from acting in the similar fashion. Only ...

Question: In a civil case, who should bear the risk of any uncertainty as to the amount of damages if the facts demonstrate that damages were established?Answer: Defendants bear the risk of any uncert...

Question: Why do you need uninsured & underinsured motor vehicle coverage?Answer: To protect yourself from negligent motorist who are not adequately insured to pay for the injuries and damages the...

Question: What is “venue” in a civil case? Answer: The location of the court where the case will be hear. Any case may be venued, commenced and decided in any court in any county, except, ...

Question: Are there people in our society that are not required to testify as to communications with another person? Answer: Yes, but they are limited and may be waived by certain conduct. Under India...

Question: How does breaking news affect the “Bystander Rule”? Answer: The “Bystander Rule” allows recovery for negligent infliction of emotional distress if a claimant can esta...

Question: Can you overturn a default judgment? Answer: Yes, when there is a showing of excusable neglect and a meritorious defense. When a law suit is filed and a defendant fails to timely answered th...