Indiana Code 24-5-13-18. Affirmative defenses
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Sec. 18. It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:
(2) the nonconformity, defect, or condition is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motor vehicle by the buyer.
(1) the nonconformity, defect, or condition does not substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the motor vehicle; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-5-13-18
- buyer: means any person who, for purposes other than resale or sublease, enters into an agreement or contract within Indiana for the transfer, lease, or purchase of a motor vehicle covered under this chapter. See Indiana Code 24-5-13-3
- nonconformity: means any specific or generic defect or condition or any concurrent combination of defects or conditions that:
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- vehicle: means any self-propelled vehicle that:
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As added by P.L.150-1988, SEC.1.