Indiana Code 34-52-2-7. Attorney’s fees in a class action
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Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a class action against the state.
(c) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, a court shall not award attorney‘s fees without conducting a hearing.
(b) This section applies to an action filed after June 30, 2017.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-52-2-7
- 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
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(d) A hearing to determine the award of attorney’s fees under this section may include:
(1) presentation of evidence;
(2) testimony of expert witnesses; and
(3) any other evidence the court requires to make its determination.
As added by P.L.256-2017, SEC.189.