Melodie Liddle v. Cameron F. Clark, in his official capacity as Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Shepard, Senior Judge.

[1] Melodie Liddle's dog, Copper, died in a concealed animal trap in Versailles State Park. Liddle sued several state officials seeking damages. She also asked the trial court to declare invalid state-issued emergency rules governing trapping in state parks.

[2] The court awarded damages to Liddle for the loss of Copper, but she appeals the court's rulings on summary judgment limiting the calculation of damages and denying her request for declaratory judgment.

Facts and Procedural History

[3] Versailles State Park (VSP) sits on 5,988 acres in southeastern Indiana next to…