§ 34-51-3-0.2 Application of prior law
§ 34-51-3-1 Applicability of chapter
§ 34-51-3-2 Necessity of evidence of facts
§ 34-51-3-3 Restrictions on jury instructions
§ 34-51-3-4 Maximum award of damages
§ 34-51-3-5 Reduction of excessive damage award
§ 34-51-3-6 Payment and allocation of damages; notification; negotiation of award; state’s interest in award
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 51 > Chapter 3 - Punitive Damages

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.