Supreme Court to hold oral argument in Grant County

GRANT CO. – On Thursday, April 10, the Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Indiana Wesleyan University in Grant County. 

The Court will hold a consolidated oral argument in Kaur v. Amazon, Inc. (23A-CT-2059) and Oukbu v. Amazon, Inc. (24A-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 allows students, the press, and the public in other areas of the state to see the court’s work.

The argument will occur 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 must enter through door 1 from the east side of the Chapel Auditorium and go through security. Parking for guests is available in lots 23 and 24 to the east of the Chapel Auditorium.

Over 850 students from the following schools will attend:

  • Alexandria Monroe Junior/Senior High School
  • Classical Conversations of Marion
  • Eastbrook 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

There are rules to establish decorum. Adjustments will be made to account for the location. 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.