Koop v. Bailey

STATON, Presiding Judge.

Koop challenges the trial court’s granting of a partial summary judgment to defendants, Jacob and Margaret Bailey. The only issue upon appeal is whether the court erred.

We affirm.

Baxle, the son of Jacob and Margaret Bailey, decided to visit his parents who lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On the morning of June 27, 1982, Baxle became angry with his father and a heated, verbally abusive confrontation developed. Later, Baxle threatened to kill his father.

Shortly thereafter, the Baileys left their home to visit friends for the day, leaving Baxle there alone. When the Baileys…