John Corey Morgan v. Erie Shaffer

── John Corey Morgan v. Erie Shaffer ── Case No.: 23A-SC-01283 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: July 03, 2024 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy Category: Civil Decision: Dismissed Judge May and Judge Vaidik concur John Corey Morgan sued Erie Shaffer in small claims court for damages caused when Shaffer was in a single-car accident while driving Morgan’s truck. Morgan appeals the trial court’s judgment against him. We sua sponte address the dispositive issue of whether Morgan has forfeited his right to appeal and dismiss. The trial court issued its judgment on May 2, 2023, and it was entered on the Chronological Case Summary on May 3. The deadline for initiating an appeal was Friday, June 2. See Ind.