Hughes v. King

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Charles Hughes appeals the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Scott King, et al. ("the Appellees"). However, we do not address the substantive issue Hughes raises on appeal because his noncompliance with Indiana Appellate Rule 50 precludes our review.

We dismiss.

DISCUSSION AND DECISION

Although we prefer to dispose of cases on their merits, where an appellant fails to substantially comply with the appellate rules, then dismissal of the appeal is warranted. Angleton v. Estate of Angleton, 671 N.E.2d 921, 924 n. 3 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans.…