Annexation Trial is Over!

While you no doubt caught it on the news, just in case, we’d like to announce that the trial concluded Tuesday (11/25) afternoon.

As expected, at the end of the trial Fishers’ attorneys (all six of them) made a motion for the judge to dismiss the case in their favor saying we didn’t provide sufficient evidence to prove our case. This was expected and, evidently, is pretty standard procedure as the defense (in this case, Fishers) almost always makes such a motion.

During a conference call this (Wednesday) morning, the Fishers attorneys asked the judge to take their motion under advisement and rule on it along with his ruling on the annexation case itself. Our attorney agreed since this isn’t a problem for us at all. As such, post trial briefs and findings are due the judge by December 15th. Oral arguments, if held, will be held on December 19th at 1:30 (Superior Court #1)—open to the public.

It’s hard to say when the judge may make his ruling on the case. Could be near the end of the year; could be later.

Thanks to everyone who took the time from their busy schedules to attend all or part of the trial. We’re sure the judge took note of the high degree of community interest in this case.

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of us on the GUO board to everyone: Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope that you will have a joyful and safe time with family and friends.