Indiana Code 32-30-2-19. Defendant’s wanton aggression; exemplary damages
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-30-2-19
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Sec. 19. If a defendant has demonstrated wanton aggression concerning the property that is subject to an action under this chapter, the jury may award the plaintiff exemplary damages.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-15-2-19.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.