Indiana Code > Title 32 > Article 20 > Chapter 5 – Slander of Title
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| § 32-20-5-1 | Filing notices to slander title prohibited |
| § 32-20-5-2 | Filing claim to slander title; claimant’s liability for costs and damages |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 32 > Article 20 > Chapter 5 - Slander of Title
- 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
- 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.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.