§ 34-24-4-0.3 Application of statute of limitations
§ 34-24-4-1 Liability of person participating in illegal drug market; exception for law enforcement investigations
§ 34-24-4-2 Parties plaintiff
§ 34-24-4-3 Parties defendant
§ 34-24-4-4 Recovery of damages, costs, and attorney’s fees
§ 34-24-4-5 Action by individual drug user
§ 34-24-4-6 Third party insurance or indemnification prohibited
§ 34-24-4-7 Joinder of parties and actions
§ 34-24-4-8 Comparative liability of individual drug user as plaintiff
§ 34-24-4-9 Right of contribution
§ 34-24-4-10 Burden of proof
§ 34-24-4-11 Prejudgment attachment
§ 34-24-4-12 Limitation of actions
§ 34-24-4-13 Attorney general representing state or political subdivision; stay of action pending investigation or prosecution
§ 34-24-4-14 Intrafamilial tort immunity

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 24 > Chapter 4 - Drug Dealer Liability

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • 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
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC
  • 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
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. 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.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • 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.