Indiana Code 34-51-2-17. Nonparty defense; medical malpractice claims
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Sec. 17. This section applies to a claim filed with the insurance commissioner under IC 16-9.5 (before its repeal), IC 27-12 (before its repeal), or IC 34-18 against a qualified health care provider, with the exception that the pleading of a nonparty defense, as required by sections 15 and 16 of this chapter must occur not later than ninety (90) days after the filing of the claim with the insurance commissioner. However, this time limitation may be enlarged or shortened by a court having jurisdiction over the claim in such matter as will give:
(2) the claimant reasonable opportunity to assert a claim against the nonparty before the expiration of the period of limitation applicable to the claim.
(1) the qualified health care provider reasonable opportunity to discover the existence of a nonparty defense; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-51-2-17
- 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.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-33-10(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.47.