Sec. 1. (a) There is no difference in
evidence between sealed and unsealed writings. Every writing that is not sealed has the same force and effect that it would have if sealed.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-37-1-1
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(c) An agreement in writing, without a seal, for the compromise or settlement of a debt, is as obligatory as if a seal were affixed.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-16-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.33.
