§ 32-31-10-1 Applicability
§ 32-31-10-2 Applicability of definitions; “eviction action”
§ 32-31-10-3 Resolution before final adjudication; plaintiff’s duty to file motion to dismiss
§ 32-31-10-4 Plaintiff’s failure to prosecute the case; court’s notice to parties; plaintiff’s failure to take action; dismissal of case; administrative fee
§ 32-31-10-5 “Residential eviction diversion program”; voluntary participation
§ 32-31-10-6 Distribution of federal rental assistance funds for COVID-19; designated landlord application process; tenant signature and certification required
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 32 > Article 31 > Chapter 10 - Residential Eviction Actions

  • 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.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.