Chapter 1 Judgments From Which Appeals May Be Taken
Chapter 2 Appeal Bonds in Circuit, Superior, and Probate Courts
Chapter 3 Federal Agencies Exempt From Appeal Bond Requirements
Chapter 4 Bill of Exceptions

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 56 - Appeals

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • National Bank: A bank that is subject to the supervision of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department. A national bank can be recognized because it must have "national" or "national association" in its name. Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.