Indiana Civil Rights Commission v. Holman

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Lowdermilk, J.

Defendants-appellants Indiana Civil Rights Commission, Johnny E. Jackson, and Marylyn Jackson appeal from the trial court’s judgment wherein the trial court, while reviewing an administrative determination of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, reversed the Commission’s decision and held that there was no substantial and probative evidence in the record which would support that decision of the Commission.

FACTS

The Jacksons are spouses of a mixed marriage; Marylyn is Caucasian and Johnny is Negro. In January or February, 1972 Marylyn talked to Margaret…