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Indiana Supreme Court to Hold Oral Arguments at Indiana Wesleyan University

IWU welcomes the Indiana Supreme Court for traveling oral arguments

The Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Indiana Wesleyan University in Grant County on Thursday, April 10. The Court will hold a consolidated oral argument in Kaur v. Amazon, Inc. (23A-CT-2059) and Oukbu v. Amazon, Inc. (24S-CT-254), premises liability cases concerning what duty a landowner has to ensure the safety of someone who intends to come onto their property for business purposes before that person is on the property.

The Court regularly holds oral arguments at the Statehouse in Indianapolis and occasionally schedules arguments outside the capital. Traveling oral arguments allow students, the press, and the public in other areas of the state the opportunity to see the work of the Court.

The argument will take place in Indiana Wesleyan University’s Chapel Auditorium at 4201 S. Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern). The 40-minute argument is open to the press and public. Available seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in attending will be required to enter through door 1 from the east side of Chapel Auditorium and go through security. Parking for guests is available in lots 23 and 24 to the east of Chapel Auditorium.

Over 850 students from the following schools are scheduled to attend:

  • Alexandria Monroe Junior/Senior High School
  • Hinds Career Center
  • Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
  • Marion High School
  • Mississinewa High School
  • Oak Hill High School
  • Paddock View Residential Center
  • Taylor University
  • Classical Conversations of Marion
  • Eastbrook High School

Press are welcome to attend in person to videotape/photograph the argument. There are rules to establish decorum. Adjustments will be made to account for the location. Press interested in attending must contact Sarah.Kidwell@courts.in.gov by Friday, March 28 at noon (Eastern).

The argument will be webcast live and archived on the Court’s website. Indiana Wesleyan University is accessible to those with disabilities, and accessible parking is available. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact Sarah.Kidwell@courts.in.gov.

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