In a remarkably fast decision, the Court of Appeals has issued its order in the Izzo case that formed the basis of this year's Appeals on Wheels argument. As you may recall, Sharon Izzo is an older adult who, according to the trial court, was incapacitated and in need of a guardian to manage her affairs. Ms. Izzo brought the appeal to challenge that decision, and the case was argued right here at Ivy Tech.
In its decision, issued Friday, April 17, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's order. The decision to appoint a guardian for someone is within the discretion of the trial court. Overturning that order would require the Court of Appeals to find that the trial court abused its discretion--a really tough standard to meet. Ms. Izzo didn't meet it, and the guardianship stands.
The link to the decision is below. Ivy Tech students and faculty get a little shout-out in footnote #1. It's worth looking at the opinion just for that!
Izzo Opinion
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