Meek v. Steele

Perry R. Meek (Meek) appeals an order by the trial court appointing, without notice, a receiver over the assets of Meek’s business. The order in question was premised upon Charles L. Steele’s (Steele) complaint alleging that, as the exclusive agent of Meek, he was entitled to commissions for coal sold to the State of Indiana which Meek refused to pay. We have granted a Petition to Advance on the Docket because Meek is appealing an interlocutory order pursuant to Ind. Rules of Procedure, Appellate Rule 4(B)(3).

The applicable statute authorizing the appointment of a receiver without notice is…