Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 9 > Chapter 3 – Survival of Cause of Action After Death of Party


§ 34-9-3-0.2	Application of certain amendments to prior law
§ 34-9-3-1	Continuing action after death of party
§ 34-9-3-2	Notice served on legal representatives
§ 34-9-3-3	Actions before and after defendant’s death
§ 34-9-3-4	Action by decedent’s representative based on personal injuries not causing death
§ 34-9-3-5	Personal injury claims; death of party pending appeal or before new trial after reversal

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.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Decedent: A deceased person.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
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
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.