Indiana Code 32-33-11-5. Attorney’s fees
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Sec. 5. (a) In all suits brought for the enforcement of a lien under the provisions of this chapter, if the plaintiff or lienholder recovers a judgment in any sum, the plaintiff or lienholder may recover reasonable attorney’s fees.
(b) Attorney‘s fees awarded under subsection (a) shall be entered by the court as a part of the judgment in the suit for the enforcement of the lien.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-8-32-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.18.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-33-11-5
- 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
- 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
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.