Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “contractual right” includes the following:

(1) A right set forth in a rule, bylaw, or resolution of the governing board of any of the following:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-9-3.1-4

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) A derivatives clearing organization (as defined in the federal Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)).

(B) A multilateral clearing organization (as defined in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (12 U.S.C. § 1821)).

(C) A national securities exchange, national securities association, or securities clearing agency.

(D) A contract market designated under the federal Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(E) A derivatives transaction execution facility registered under the federal Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(F) A board of trade (as defined in the federal Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)).

(2) A right, regardless of whether evidenced in writing, arising:

(A) under statutory or common law;

(B) under the law merchant; or

(C) by reason of normal business practice.

As added by P.L.11-2011, SEC.36.