Indiana Code > Title 8 > Article 4 > Chapter 29 – Awards Against Railroad Carriers


§ 8-4-29-1	Complaint or petition; order of department
§ 8-4-29-2	Action against carrier
§ 8-4-29-3	Limitation of actions
§ 8-4-29-4	Joinder of parties; service of process
§ 8-4-29-5	Cumulative effect of chapter

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
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
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.
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
Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5