Indiana § 22-3-3-26 - Lump sum payments; trustees
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§ 22-3-3-26. Lump sum payments; trustees
Sec. 26. Whenever the worker's compensation board deems it expedient, any lump sum under section 25 of this chapter shall be paid by the employer to some suitable person or corporation appointed by the circuit or superior court, as trustee, to administer the same for the benefit of the person entitled thereto, in the manner authorized by the court appointing such trustee. The receipt of such trustee for the amount so paid shall discharge the employer or anyone else who is liable therefor.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.44. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.36; P.L.28-1988, SEC.32.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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