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Bowyer v. Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided November 21, 2003No. 09A02-0303-CV-259PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

BARNES, Judge.

Case Summary

Larry Bowyer appeals the trial court's order finding him in contempt for violating a temporary restraining order ("TRO") obtained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources ("DNR"). We reverse. 1

Issue

The dispositive issue in this case is whether the trial court abused its discretion in finding Bowyer in contempt. Because the issue presents important procedural considerations, we will also discuss the issuance of the TRO itself.

Facts

Bowyer is purchasing on contract a campground located on the southern shore of Lake Ciceott in Cass County. In January 2000,…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Boddie v. ConnecticutSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
  2. Granny Goose Foods, Inc. v. Brotherhood of Teamsters & Auto Truck Drivers, Local No. 70Supreme Court of the United States · 1974
  3. McEwen v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1998
  4. Garling v. Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesIndiana Court of Appeals · 2002
  5. State v. BridenhagerIndiana Supreme Court · 1972

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. City of Gary v. MajorIndiana Supreme Court · 2005
  2. Bowyer v. Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesIndiana Court of Appeals · 2011
  3. Harlan Bakeries, Inc. v. MuncyIndiana Court of Appeals · 2005
  4. In Re Contempt of Wabash Valley Hospital, Inc.Indiana Court of Appeals · 2005
  5. Bowyer v. Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesIndiana Court of Appeals · 2008

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