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The Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke is a magistrate for the St. Joseph County Superior Court in Indiana.


She was admitted to the State Bar of Indiana in 2000.

Recent Cases by Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. CARLOS NAVARRETE

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

Practice Area

Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. EHRON DAVID NYGARD

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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St. Joseph County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. LOU ANN NELDON

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. EFRAIN PLATA

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. ALEXANDRA TORRES, FELIPE MARTINEZ

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. BRYAN MAGEE

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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St. Joseph County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. BRANDON MARQUEZ

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

CITY OF SOUTH BEND v. JOHN MORTON

On October 22, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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SC - Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 23, 2026

OPAL ASSOCIATES, LLC v. ALL OCCUPANTS, DASHAWN D PARNELL, JATIA J BUGGS

On October 21, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

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Oct 22, 2026

Betty Campbell v. Daigieo Morgan

On October 20, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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SC - Small Claims

Practice Area

Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Oct 22, 2026

SUMMIT GROUP MANAGEMENT CO. v. ALL OCCUPANTS, GREGORY YOUNG

On October 20, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

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Oct 21, 2026

VILLAGE GREEN v. Kyler Mathew Shafer, ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

On October 20, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2026

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Active

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St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

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Oct 21, 2026

South Bend Heritage Foundation d/b/a New Heritage Homes Southeast v. TaDaysha Neely, Any and All Occupants

On October 20, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2026

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Active

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Court

St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

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Oct 21, 2026

SUN SECURED FINANCING LLC DBA CLEARWATER MHC v. Teresa Lunsford, Joanna Atkinson, All Other Occupants

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

SUN SECURED FINANCING LLC DBA CLEARWATER MHC v. Raven Anderson, ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

SUN SECURED FINANCING LLC DBA CLEARWATER MHC v. Jayla Johnson, Amarreon Johnson, All Other Occupants

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

HomeWorks Management Corporation as agent for v. Donald O'Connor, Kendra Sullivan

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Elizabeth A. Hardtke

Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

SUN SECURED FINANCING LLC DBA CLEARWATER MHC v. Symena Booker, All Other Occupants

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

St. Joseph County

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St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

Laurel Woods Limited Partnership d/b/a Laurel Woods Apartments v. Tenise Nelson, Any and All Occupants

On October 19, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

Gregg Geissler v. Brian Cencelewski

On October 16, 2026 sc - small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 16, 2026

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

SC - Small Claims

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

PREMIER PROPERTY MANAGERS LLC v. ALL OCCUPANTS, AMBER DONALD, XAVIER DONALD

On October 16, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Elizabeth A. Hardtke

Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

Kimberly J Milligan v. Andrew Milligan, Mkcayla Ford

On October 14, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2026

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Elizabeth A. Hardtke

Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

ASKASH AND CHANDNI PATEL v. ALL OCCUPANTS, BROOKLYN FRANKLIN

On October 14, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Elizabeth A. Hardtke

Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

Synerge Properties Northern Indiana v. Stephanie Caldwell

On October 14, 2026 an ev - evictions (small claims docket) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Joseph County. Judge Elizabeth A. Hardtke presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2026

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Elizabeth A. Hardtke Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Elizabeth A. Hardtke

Court

St. Joseph County

County

St. Joseph County, IN

Case #

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Court Category

EV - Evictions (Small Claims Docket)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026
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Elizabeth A. Hardtke
Current Appointment St. Joseph County Superior Court St. Joseph County Superior Court

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