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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-16-17-6

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
   Sec. 6. Notice shall be served upon a defendant and issues shall be made upon the verified complaint as in other civil actions.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-3 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.