Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 50 > Chapter 1 – Offers of Settlement


§ 34-50-1-0.2	Application of prior law
§ 34-50-1-1	Applicability of chapter
§ 34-50-1-2	Time of offer
§ 34-50-1-3	Resolution of issues before acceptance
§ 34-50-1-4	Requirements of qualified settlement offer
§ 34-50-1-5	Acceptance
§ 34-50-1-6	Attorney’s fees and costs

Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
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
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.
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.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.