Sec. 13. (a) The finder of an article described in section 1 of this chapter is allowed a reasonable sum, as determined by a court with jurisdiction where the property was initially found.

     (b) Either the claimant or the finder may have a jury determine what amount is just and reasonable for finding and taking care of the property.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-9-3-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.19.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-34-8-13

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
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