Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 23 > Chapter 2 – Wrongful Death or Injury of a Child
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| § 34-23-2-0.1 | Application of certain amendments to chapter |
| § 34-23-2-0.2 | Application of certain amendments to prior law |
| § 34-23-2-1 | Injury or death of child; action by parent or guardian |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 23 > Chapter 2 - Wrongful Death or Injury of a Child
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.
- minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.