§ 34-18-7-1 Limitations period
§ 34-18-7-2 Time for filing claim; those under legal disability
§ 34-18-7-3 Tolling of statute of limitations; filing of proposed complaint

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 18 > Chapter 7 - Statute of Limitations

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.