Indiana § 34-17-2-7 - Summons and answer
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§ 34-17-2-7. Summons and answer
Sec. 7. Whenever an information is filed, a summons shall issue, which shall be served and returned as in other actions. The defendant shall appear and answer, or suffer default, and subsequent proceedings are the same as in other cases.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-59-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.12.
IC 34-17-3Chapter 3. Judgment, Costs, and Enforcement
34-17-3-1Contest for office; judgment 34-17-3-2Judgments in favor of relator; proceedings; filling public office vacancy under IC 5-8-6 34-17-3-3Refusal of defendant to deliver books and papers; enforcement by attachment and imprisonment 34-17-3-4Damages 34-17-3-5Judgment or exclusion from office, franchise, or corporate rights; dissolution of corporation 34-17-3-6Execution or attachment against directors or officers of corporations 34-17-3-7Liability for costs
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 34-17-2-7
What does Indiana Code § 34-17-2-7 cover?
Section 34-17-2-7 ("Summons and answer") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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