The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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The legal system is the default dispute resolution when no other person, group or institution can solve a problem or dispute. The fact a case is brought sometimes demonstrates the very point—good individuals and well-run companies have disputes they cannot move beyond and bring to an impartial judge for decision. This system is the marvel of the world, particularly since…
In child custody ligation, where one parent is seeking primary physical or legal custody over the parent, the “why” the trial court ruled as it did is often important to the parties to help better understand and accept the decision. This rationale is set out in cases with special findings. This is also considered by Indiana’s appellate courts on appeal,…
Indiana’s few trial court judges, magistrates, commissioners and pro tems hear and decide a staggering number of cases (tens of thousands) each year with speed and accuracy. However, approximately 4,000 are appealed to the Court of Appeals as a matter of right. In consultation with their attorneys, litigants help to decide what issues to raise on appeal. Four common mistakes…
Indiana has very open accesses to its court to settle disputes in civil cases. When a party does not prevail, there is the constitutional right to appeal to a higher court. Generally, this is to the Indiana Court of Appeals, who decides about 4,000 appeals per year. There are four common misconceptions about an appeal that are the discussed in…
In Indiana, there are four key steps to take in appealing a decision of an Indiana judge or jury verdict. The first is to determine if there is a final order. In most civil trials, the appealable order is the final order disposing of all of the issues. In criminal cases, this is the date of the sentencing. The rules…
Very few civil cases are decided by a jury in Indiana. Therefore most final orders (the ruling that decides the case) are issued following a trial before a judge (bench trial). In most cases, someone wins (prevails) and someone loses. As a general rule, after a final order is issued a party has 30 days to appeal. In Indiana, there…