Opinion ID: 2243544
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Jordan's Affidavits Were Sufficient To Raise A Question of Fact Precluding Summary Judgment

Text: The Jordans argue that Dr. McCullough's affidavits were sufficient to create a material issue of fact. In response, defendants assert several reasons why the affidavits were inadequate. We hold that the third affidavit was sufficient to show the existence of a material fact and, therefore, we address the various arguments only as they are directed to the third affidavit. Initially, defendants argue that the Jordans have waived certain arguments presented in their petition to transfer by not including them in their petition for rehearing. However, from our review of the record, it appears that the Jordans did present these arguments. Moreover, defendants have responded on the merits to the arguments, and the Court of Appeals considered the arguments in its memorandum decision. As in White v. State (1986), Ind., 497 N.E.2d 893, 894, the purpose of Appellate Rule 11 has been served and, therefore, we address the merits of whether the affidavit was (1) timely filed, (2) properly verified, and (3) substantively sufficient to create a question of fact.