§ 31-11-10-0.3 Legalization of certain judgments for annulment of marriage
§ 31-11-10-1 Action by party incapable of contracting marriage; petition filed by guardian
§ 31-11-10-2 Action by victim of fraud; defense
§ 31-11-10-3 Jurisdiction
§ 31-11-10-4 Procedure; filing in county of guardian’s residence

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 11 > Chapter 10 - Actions to Annul Voidable Marriages

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.