Sec. 8. (a) If:

(1) the finding of the court; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-16-17-8

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2) the verdict of the jury;

is for or against the defendant, each party aggrieved by the finding or verdict may file a motion for a new trial and other proceedings that are proper in other civil actions.

     (b) Appeals may be taken as in other civil actions.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.