Indiana Code > Title 8 > Article 4 > Chapter 31 – Railroad’s Liability for Fire Damage
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| § 8-4-31-1 | Insurance; actions against railroads |
| § 8-4-31-2 | “Railroad corporations” defined |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 8 > Article 4 > Chapter 31 - Railroad's Liability for Fire Damage
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- 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.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5