State supreme court justices on the ballot

[EvilElmo]

There are 4 court justices up for a "shall they be retained" vote on the ballot in a few weeks and I'm looking for information on major cases they've ruled on and/or why they might deserve to get the boot. Please point me to any relevant information you have.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

EE, I have to leave the office in a minute, I'll dig up more at lunch, but here is something I read the other day on the ILB: The Indiana Law Blog: Ind. Courts - All four judges/justices up for retention get high scores from ISBA members

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Here is in.gov's background site: courts.IN.gov: Judicial Retention 2014

 

[Kirk Freeman]

FYI, 2 are Supreme Court Justices, 1 is a judge with a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals, and the remaining is a judge with the Indiana Tax Court.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Here is the TO for Indiana courts to help with the background:

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

EE, I have to leave the office in a minute, I'll dig up more at lunch, but here is something I read the other day on the ILB: The Indiana Law Blog: Ind. Courts - All four judges/justices up for retention get high scores from ISBA members

Speaking as one who closely watches the courts, I find some of these poll results, from attorneys who are in the best positions to weight the qualifications and work product of the four jurists, surprising.

Why? I wonder.

Thanks for posting this EE. Every election these come up, it's always the most difficult part of the ballot upon which to become educated.

 

[cosermann]

I see Judge Pyle, "enjoys motorcycle racing, playing piano, martial arts, and competitive marksmanship." FWIW.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

martial arts,

Judo, IIRC.

 

[kolob10]

I will be voting to retain all 4 in November after reviewing their cases and voting records.