American Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Indiana Department of Administration

In this case, the trial court dismissed a petition for judicial review under the Administrative Adjudication Act because it was not properly verified. The Court of Appeals reversed, finding that the petition “prima facie has been duly executed.” American Tel. & Tel v. Department of Admin. (1988), Ind.App., 528 N.E.2d 1155, 1158. The majority of this Court has chosen to deny transfer. I would grant transfer and affirm the trial court.

The statutory requirement that a petition for judicial review be verified is general in nature. I.C. 4-21.5-5-7. This Court has held that the requirement is…