6 N.E.3d 1035
Ind. Ct. App.2014Background
- BSU appealed a trial court order to release Jordan Irons's official transcript.
- Jordan sought transcript to enroll at IUN; BSU withheld due to unpaid tuition balance.
- Jennifer Irons filed modification petition seeking Jordan's college expenses and payment of BSU's unpaid tuition.
- Court joined BSU as a supplemental defendant; trial court ordered transcript release despite BSU's claim of a lien.
- BSU appealed arguing Appellate Rule 14(A)(3) interposed by right; Jennifer moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the court has appellate jurisdiction over BSU’s appeal | BSU relies on Rule 14(A)(3) for an as-of-right appeal | Jennifer argues no interlocutory appeal without proper certification | Appeal dismissed for lack of proper Rule 14 certification |
Key Cases Cited
- Whitezel v. Burosh, 822 N.E.2d 1088 (Ind.Ct.App.2005) (strictly construes interlocutory appeal authorizations)
- Allstate Ins. Co. v. Scroghan, 801 N.E.2d 191 (Ind.Ct.App.2004) (discovery-order appeals require authorization)
- State v. Hogan, 582 N.E.2d 824 (Ind.1991) (Rule 14(A)(3) applies to delivery of documents with financial consequences)
- Scroghan, 801 N.E.2d 191 (Ind.Ct.App.2004) (discovery documents not automatically appealable under Rule 14(A)(3))
- Cua v. Morrison, 600 N.E.2d 951 (Ind.Ct.App.1992) (delivery of documents must import surrender to be appealable)
- Locke (W. Union Tel. Co. v. Locke), 107 Ind. 9 (1886) (concerns public burden of allowing multiple interlocutory appeals)