Town attorney cites Indiana case law: domicile requires physical move plus concurrent intent
Sep 14, 2026
Town counsel and council members referenced Indiana precedent holding that a domicile remains until a new one is established and requires both a physical move and clear intent to remain; contingent plans do not suffice, counsel said.
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Town attorney Will told Lapel council members that Indiana case law treats ‘domicile’ as continuing until a new one is established and requires both a physical move and a concurrent, definite intent to remain. “To establish a new residency, there must be physical there must be a physical move coupled with a definite intent to remain alongside acts taken,” the attorney said while summarizing precedent.
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