Title 34, CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE

Sec. 1. In all actions, when United States Government stamps are required and used in original process, certificates, bonds, appraisements, deed of conveyance by sheriffs, and other instruments, the value of the stamp duties shall be taxed and collected as other costs in the acti…

Sec. 1. A person who knowingly: (1) procures another to: (A) execute as maker; or (B) endorse or assign; a cognovit note; (2) being the payee, endorsee, or assignee of the cognovit note, retains possession of the cognovit note; or (3) attempts to recover upon or enforce within In…

Sec. 10. (a) The lien of the levy upon the property shall continue, and the clerk, when directed by the plaintiff, shall immediately issue another execution: (1) reciting the return of the former execution and the levy and failure to sell; and (2) directing the sheriff to satisfy…

Sec. 11. Whenever any property levied upon remains unsold for want of buyers, the plaintiff may cause the property to be reoffered at any time before the return day of the execution, at the plaintiff's costs, as often as the plaintiff may direct. In case of the sale of the proper…

Sec. 5. It is not the duty of the sheriff to ascertain the amount of liens and encumbrances. However, either party may furnish the sheriff with a list of liens and encumbrances, with the amount and nature of each. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-37-5.] As added by P.L.1-1…

Sec. 8. (a) Subject to subsection (b), where any property is sold subject to liens and encumbrances, the purchaser may: (1) pay the liens and encumbrances and hold the property discharged from all claims of the execution defendant; or (2) hold the property subject to be redeemed …

Sec. 9. When any property levied on remains unsold, the sheriff shall return the execution, stating in the sheriff's return the failure to sell and the cause of the failure. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-37-9.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.45-2016, SEC…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies when the record does not show the decision or grounds of an objection to the decision. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-24-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.52.

Sec. 2. The party objecting must, within the time allowed, present to the judge a proper bill of exceptions. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-24-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.52.

Sec. 3. If the bill of exceptions is true, the judge shall promptly: (1) sign the bill of exceptions; and (2) cause it to be filed in the cause. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-24-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.52.

Sec. 4. If the bill of exceptions is not true, the judge shall correct, sign, and cause the bill of exceptions to be filed without delay. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-24-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.52.

Sec. 5. When signed by the judge and filed, the bill of exceptions becomes a part of the record. Delay of the judge in signing and filing the bill of exceptions does not deprive the party objecting of the benefit of the bill of exceptions. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-…

Sec. 6. The date of the presentation must be stated in the bill of exceptions, and the entry must show the time granted, if beyond the time, for presenting the same. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-24-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.52.

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a civil action that is referred by a court to a dispute resolution center under rules adopted by the chief justice of Indiana under IC 34-57-3 (or IC 34-4-2.5 before its repeal) for alternative dispute resolution after the civil action was filed in…

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to matters covered by the Indiana Supreme Court Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-42-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.

Sec. 3. When a civil action is referred to a dispute resolution center under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall, except as otherwise provided under the rules adopted under IC 34-57-3 (or IC 34-4-2.5 before its repeal), suspend action on the case until the written agreemen…

Sec. 1. The court or judge, if satisfied of the truth of the allegation of sickness or infirmity under IC 34-25.5-3-5, may: (1) proceed to decide on the return; or (2) adjourn the hearing: (A) until the party can be produced; or (B) for other good cause. [Pre-1998 Recodification …

Sec. 2. The applicant may: (1) except to the sufficiency of, or controvert the return, or any part of the return; or (2) allege any new matter in avoidance. The new matter must be verified except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended…

Sec. 3. The court or judge shall proceed in a summary way to hear and determine the cause. If no legal cause is shown for the restraint or for the continuation of the restraint, the court shall discharge the applicant. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-12.] As added by P…

Sec. 4. The court or judge may require and compel the attendance of witnesses and do all other acts necessary to determine the case. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-17.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

Sec. 1. The time within which an act is to be done, as provided in this title, shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last. If the last day is Sunday, that Sunday shall be excluded. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-61-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC…

Sec. 1. If a person liable to an action conceals the fact from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring the action, the action may be brought at any time within the period of limitation after the discovery of the cause of action. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-2-9.]…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an action based on a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to a claim arising from COVID-19 during a period of a state disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12 to respond to COVID-19, if the state of disaster emergency was declared: (1) after February 29, 2020; and (2) before April 1, 2022. (b) Thi…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "arising from COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-14. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.179.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "claimant" means an individual or entity who initiates a cause of action alleging loss or damages arising from COVID-19 in a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" means: (1) a governmental entity (as defined by IC 34-6-2.1-77), including a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-155); and (2) an approved postsecondary educational institution (as defined by IC 21-7-13-6). As added b…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-40. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.181.

Sec. 7. A claimant may not bring, and a court may not certify, a class action lawsuit against a covered entity for loss or damages arising from COVID-19 in a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Sec. 1. All public lawsuits shall be brought solely in conformity with and governed by the provisions of this chapter. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-17-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.8.

Sec. 10. (a) A public lawsuit may not be brought, and no trial court has jurisdiction of any public lawsuit that is brought: (1) more than ten (10) days after the first publication required by law for the sale of bonds of a municipal corporation; or (2) in the case of a lease und…

Sec. 11. As a condition precedent to bringing any public lawsuit, a plaintiff must first exhaust all the administrative remedies available to the plaintiff under applicable law, including but not limited to the filing of a remonstrance where the issues raised could have been rais…

Sec. 12. Where: (1) as a condition precedent to the construction, financing, or leasing of a public improvement, the municipal corporation is required to hold a public hearing preceded by public notice; and (2) the hearing is held and the notice is given in accordance with applic…

Sec. 2. (a) Plaintiffs in a public lawsuit may sue in their capacity either as citizens or taxpayers of the municipal corporation. (b) A public lawsuit described in subsection (a) is a class suit (whether captioned as such or not), subject to the rights of intervention, the addit…

Sec. 3. The procedure in the trial court governing trial of the public lawsuit is the same as in other civil cases. When possible, the hearing on any interlocutory order shall be consolidated with the hearing on all other justiciable issues. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-…

Sec. 4. A change of venue from the judge may be permitted, but no change from the county may be permitted. When a change from the judge has been requested in accordance with the time limits prescribed by law, the affidavit or motion for the change shall be immediately certified t…

Sec. 5. (a) The rules regarding the selection of a special judge in civil cases do not apply. The supreme court shall appoint the special judge in a public lawsuit. (b) A special judge is not required to reside in the county in which the case is pending or in any adjoining county…

Sec. 6. To expedite the trial of the case, either party may apply to the court for the appointment of a special reporter or firm of reporters to be the court reporter for the public lawsuit which the court may in its discretion approve. The moving party shall pay the cost, which …

Sec. 7. (a) At any time before the final hearing in a public lawsuit, the defendant may petition for an order of the court that the cause be dismissed unless the plaintiff posts a bond with surety to be approved by the court. The bond must be payable to the defendant for the paym…

Sec. 8. Appeals from any final judgment in a public lawsuit shall be governed by, and taken in the same manner and with the same time limits, as appeals from interlocutory orders of a circuit or superior court under applicable law. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-17-6.] A…

Sec. 9. Extensions of time, both in the trial court and in the Indiana supreme court, shall be granted only in extreme cases. The trial of a public lawsuit and the hearing of any appeal shall be advanced by the trial court and by the Indiana supreme court respectively, without re…

Sec. 1. Every charge of incest, homosexuality, bestiality, fornication, adultery, or whoredom falsely made against any person is actionable in the same manner as in the case of slanderous words charging a felony. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-62-1.] As added by P.L.1-19…

Sec. 1. The general assembly emphasizes, to the parties, the courts, and the medical review panels, that adhering to the timelines set forth in this article is of extreme importance in ensuring the fairness of the medical malpractice act. Absent a mutual written agreement between…

Sec. 1. To create a source of money for the patient's compensation fund, an annual surcharge shall be levied on all health care providers in Indiana. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-5-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "actuarial program" means a program used or created by the department to determine the actuarial risk posed to the patient compensation fund under IC 34-18-6 (or IC 27-12-6 before its repeal) by a hospital. The program must be: (1) developed t…

Sec. 3. (a) The surcharge shall be collected on the same basis as premiums by each insurer, risk manager, or surplus lines producer. (b) The surcharge is due and payable within thirty (30) days after the premium for malpractice liability insurance has been received by the insurer…