Sec. 7. An order to show cause issued under section 5 of this chapter must inform the defendant that:

(1) the defendant may:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-35-2-7

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(A) file affidavits on the defendant’s behalf with the court;

(B) appear and present testimony on the defendant’s behalf at the time of the hearing; and

(C) file with the court a written undertaking to stay the delivery of the property in accordance with this article; and

(2) if the defendant fails to appear, plaintiff may be granted a judgment of possession.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-21-3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.20.