Indiana Code 34-22-1-3. Trial on issue of suretyship; two or more defendants
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Sec. 3. (a) This section applies when:
(2) at least one (1) or more of the defendants is a surety for the others.
(1) an action is brought against two (2) or more defendants upon a contract; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-22-1-3
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) The surety may, upon a written complaint to the court, cause the question of suretyship to be tried and determined, upon the issue made by the parties at:
(1) the trial of the cause; or
(2) any time before or after the trial.
(c) Proceedings described in subsection (b) do not affect the proceedings of the plaintiff.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.