Sec. 4. (a) Any person who has suffered injuries or damages as a result of a contract or combination described in section 1 of this chapter, or by any other violation of this chapter, may bring an action in a circuit or superior court having jurisdiction in the county where the defendant resides or is engaged in business, or in any county where service may be obtained, without respect to the amount in controversy. The plaintiff in an action brought under this section is entitled to recover threefold damages awarded in the action, plus reasonable costs and attorney‘s fees.

     (b) The attorney general may bring an action under this section on behalf of the state or a political subdivision.

Formerly: Acts 1899, c.148, s.4. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.16; P.L.135-2008, SEC.6.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-1-3-4

  • 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
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
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