Monroe Circuit Court is granting Bloomington’s request to finalize the June 18 annexation judgment so it can be appealed.
The court ruled against the city in the case challenging the state’s 2019 annexation law on the validation of remonstrance waivers.
Special Judge Nathan Nikirk issued the final order Wednesday after the city’s appeal July 2nd.
The Summary Judgment Order favors the State of Indiana on the first three counts of Bloomington’s complaint, but not count Four which addresses separate issues.
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The final order can now be appealed by the city.
The city argued for immediate appellate review given the constitutional implications of the unresolved legal issues and said further delay could lead to more damage and expense for parties involved.
This case applies to areas 1C, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Areas 1A and 1B were dismissed by the city in this case, with a separate bench trial in May that is awaiting a decision.
