Stillwell v. Deer Park Management

OPINION

BAKER, Chief Judge.

Appellant-defendant Max Stillwell appeals the trial court’s judgment in favor of appellee-plaintiff Deer Park Management (Deer Park). Specifically, Stillwell argues that (1) Deer Park was not represented by counsel in violation of Indiana Small Claims Rule 8, (2) the trial court abused its discretion by granting Deer Park’s requests for continuances, and (3) the trial court improperly engaged in ex parte communication with Deer Park. Additionally, Deer Park requests appellate attorney fees pursuant to Indiana Appellate Rule 66(E). Finding that Deer Park should have…