§ 14-26-3-1 “Lake” defined
§ 14-26-3-2 “River” defined
§ 14-26-3-3 Department becoming party to or prosecuting action to preserve lakes, rivers, or streams
§ 14-26-3-4 Courts recognizing department’s right to become party
§ 14-26-3-5 Department becoming party to drainage proceeding
§ 14-26-3-6 Department as party in interest
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 14 > Article 26 > Chapter 3 - Lakes, Rivers, and Streams Preservation Suits; Parties

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • lake: includes both meandered and unmeandered lakes. See Indiana Code 14-26-3-1
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • river: includes both navigable and nonnavigable rivers and streams. See Indiana Code 14-26-3-2