Teegarden v. Sattison

STATON, Judge.

Jimmie L. Sattison, Clayton Sattison, Jr., and Sattison’s Refrigeration (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Sattison”), filed a complaint against Karen Jean Teegarden for money owing on equipment sold and work performed. The trial court entered judgment for Sattison. Teegarden appeals, contending that the trial court erred in failing to grant a motion for a change of venue from the judge.

We reverse.

In 1975, the General Assembly enacted legislation 1 which significantly altered Indiana’s system of courts of limited jurisdic tion. The legislation, inter alia, abolished…