Indiana Code 29-1-1-24. Fraud; relief for injured parties
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-1-1-24
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
Sec. 24. Whenever fraud has been perpetrated in connection with any proceeding or in any statement filed under this probate code or if fraud is used to avoid or circumvent the provisions or purposes of this probate code, any person injured thereby may obtain appropriate relief against the perpetrator of the fraud including restitution from any person (other than a bona fide purchaser) benefiting from the fraud, whether innocent or not. This section has no bearing on remedies relating to fraud practiced on a decedent during his lifetime which affects the succession of his estate.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.1.