Donato v. Dutton, Kappes & Overman

The defendant-appellant (Donato) is appealing a judgment of $2,613.50 obtained by the plaintiffappellee (Kappes). The sum represents the reasonable value of legal services performed by Kappes for Donato.

Donato’s Motion to Correct Errors raises two issues. The first is whether the statute creating the Marion County Municipal Court is unconstitutional. The second is whether the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable to Donato’s counterclaim, which was based upon the theory of negligence in performing legal services. We are of the opinion neither presents reversible error.

The thrust of…