Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-6-2-73.7

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
   Sec. 73.7. “Lien”, for purposes of section 71.9 of this chapter and IC 34-55-10, means a security interest, judicial lien, statutory lien, common law lien, or another interest in property to secure the payment of a debt or the performance of an obligation.

As added by P.L.179-2005, SEC.7.