The Court of Appeals of Indiana

Book excerpt: "As the second-highest court in Indiana, the Court of Appeals hears appeals from the state's trial courts and some state agencies. While the Supreme Court of Indiana dates from the state's first constitution adopted in 1816, the concept of a second appellate-level court to serve the entire state originated with an enactment of the Indiana General Assembly in 1891. The Appellate Court of Indiana came about to relieve the growing caseload of the Supreme Court. Over the years, 118 judges have sat on the court. The book will include essays from a variety of scholars and freelance writers on the judges' careers and service on the court"--