Indiana Code 16-42-19-26. Pleading
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Sec. 26. In:
(2) any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter;
(1) any complaint, information, affidavit, or indictment; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-42-19-26
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
it is not necessary to negate an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this chapter. The burden of proof of such an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption is upon the defendant.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-9.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.