Indiana Code 29-1-15-19. Irregularity or defect in proceedings; guardians; good faith purchasers
(1) that the sale was authorized by the court having the jurisdiction of the parties and the subject-matter;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-1-15-19
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(3) that the premises were sold accordingly and are held by or under one who purchased them in good faith.
(b) No sale of any real estate, made by a personal representative pursuant to a power given him by any will, shall be voided on account of any irregularity or defect if it shall appear:
(1) that the personal representative acted in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the power given him by the will; and
(2) that the premises are held by or under one who purchased them in good faith.
(c) No sale involving real estate that is made by an unsupervised personal representative under IC 29-1-7.5 is voided on account of any irregularity or defect if it appears that:
(1) the personal representative acted in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the power given in IC 29-1-7.5; and
(2) the premises are held by or under one who purchased them in good faith.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1519. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.132, SEC.10.