Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-4-1-5

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
   Sec. 5. If complaint shall be made to the secretary of state that any corporation authorized to do business in this state is guilty of unfair discrimination within the terms of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the secretary of state to refer the matter to the attorney general, who may, if the facts justify it in his judgment, institute proceedings in the court against such corporations.

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.117, s.5. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.46.