Indiana § 34-12-3-4 - Fees and costs awarded for groundless actions
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§ 34-12-3-4. Fees and costs awarded for groundless actions
Sec. 4. (a) If a court finds that a party has brought an action under a theory of recovery described in section 3(1) or 3(2) of this chapter, the finding constitutes conclusive evidence that the action is groundless. If a court makes a finding under this section, the court shall dismiss the claims or action and award to the defendant any reasonable attorney's fee and costs incurred in defending the claims or action.
(b) If:
(1) a party has brought an action under a theory of recovery described in section 3(1) or 3(2) of this chapter;
(2) the action commenced on or before August 27, 1999; and
(3) the action is dismissed;
no award for attorney's fees or costs incurred shall issue to the plaintiff or the defendant.
As added by P.L.19-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.106-2015, SEC.5.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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