Indiana Code 34-55-8-9. Proceedings to be summary
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Sec. 9. All proceedings under this chapter, after the order has been made requiring parties to appear and answer, shall be summary, without further pleadings, upon the oral examination and testimony of parties and witnesses. However, the sufficiency of the order and of the affidavit first filed by the plaintiff may be tested by:
(2) motion to dismiss; or
(1) demurrer;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-55-8-9
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(3) motion to strike.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-44-8 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.51.