Legal Opinion
Destination Yachts, Inc., and Sheldon Graber v. Jim R. Fine
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided November 21, 2014No. 14A01-1404-SC-188PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MAY, Judge.
Destination Yachts, Inc., (“Destination”) and Sheldon Graber 1 appeal the entry of judgment in favor of Jim R. Fine. Although they raise two issues, we find one dispositive: Whether the trial court abused its discretion by denying Destination’s and Graber’s request for a continuance and entering judgment in favor of Fine because Destination was not represented by counsel. Finding the trial court abused its discretion, we reverse and remand for further proceedings. 2
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Fine purchased a houseboat from Destination. On May 23, 2018, Fine filed a small…
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