Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 54 > Chapter 3 – Limitations on Confession of Judgment Under Power of Attorney
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| § 34-54-3-1 | Applicability of chapter |
| § 34-54-3-2 | Certain agreements not to be executed |
| § 34-54-3-3 | Certain agreements void |
| § 34-54-3-4 | Certain foreign judgments unenforceable |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 54 > Chapter 3 - Limitations on Confession of Judgment Under Power of Attorney
- 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.
- 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
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.