Doe v. Tobias

OPINION

GARRARD, Judge.

Case Summary

“Jane Doe” appeals the trial court’s denial of her motion for partial summary judgment. We affirm.

Issue

The issue concerns the conclusiveness of a criminal conviction in determining liability in a civil action for damages.

Facts and Procedural History

Carl Tobias was convicted of rape and sexual battery for attacking a juvenile, “Doe”, at a campground located at the Hardy Lake State Reservoir in Scott County, Indiana. Tobias appealed his conviction and sentence to the court of appeals. This court reversed Tobias’ conviction holding that the reasonable doubt…