§ 30-4-5.5-1 Remedies by attorney general against certain trustees and other individuals

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 30 > Article 4 > Chapter 5.5 - Enforcement Powers of Attorney General

  • 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
  • Breach of trust: means a violation by the trustee of any duty which is owed to the settlor or beneficiary. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2
  • Charitable trust: means a trust in which all the beneficiaries are the general public or organizations, including trusts, corporations, and associations, and that is organized and operated wholly for religious, charitable, scientific, public safety testing, literary, or educational purposes. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Court: means a court having jurisdiction over trust matters. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Person: has the meaning set forth in IC 30-2-14-9. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Trustee: has the meaning set forth in IC 30-2-14-13. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2