Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 5 > Article 1 > Chapter 3 - Facsimile Signatures on Obligations

• 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
• Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
• electronic signature: has the meaning set forth in IC 26-2-8-102(10);

  Indiana Code 5-1-3-1

• 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.
• Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
• 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.
• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
• obligations: shall include any bond, note, warrant, or other obligation; and

  Indiana Code 5-1-3-1

• public entity: shall include any political subdivision as defined by IC 36-1-2, state commission, state authority, and all other public bodies corporate and politic. See Indiana Code 5-1-3-1
• Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• Testify: Answer questions in court.
• Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
• Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.