Indiana Code 32-30-3-2. Order to appear; order to show cause; requirements
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Sec. 2. (a) Upon the filing of an affidavit described in section 1 of this chapter, the clerk shall issue an order for a time fixed by the judge directing the defendant to appear to controvert the affidavit or to show cause why the judge should not remove the defendant from the property and put the plaintiff in possession. The order to show cause must direct the time within which the order must be served on the defendant and set forth the date, time, and place for the hearing, which may take place no earlier than five (5) business days after the date of service on the defendant.
(1) The defendant may file supporting affidavits with the court.
(b) The order to show cause must state the following:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-30-3-2
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) The defendant may appear and present supporting testimony at the hearing on the order to show cause.
(3) The defendant may file with the court a written undertaking to stay the delivery of the property under this chapter.
(4) The judge may issue a judgment of possession in favor of the plaintiff if the defendant fails to appear at the hearing.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-6-1.5-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.