Indiana museum hopes to end legal dispute as funds dwindle

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is asking a judge to rule quickly on the case over its failed move, fearing the not-for-profit could run out of money before the case is resolved.

The museum moved to a new location in October but only stayed until February after finding structural defects and water damage. Last month, the museum filed a lawsuit claiming fraud and breach of contract after the building owner declined to rescind their lease.

The Indianapolis Business Journal (http://bit.ly/2oOaKU9 ) reports the museum hopes to get an expedited hearing since they have limited funds and have already spent $300,000 to pay for rent and building improvements.

Michael Bishop, an attorney for the building owner, requested an extension Monday to have more time to consider a counterclaim.

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Information from: Indianapolis Business Journal, http://www.ibj.com