Indiana § 34-40-3-1 - Presumption of correctness; evidentiary value
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§ 34-40-3-1. Presumption of correctness; evidentiary value
Sec. 1. Printed copies of schedules, classifications and tariffs of rates, fares and charges, and supplements that:
(1) are filed with:
(A) the Interstate Commerce Commission or its successor agency; or
(B) the utility regulatory commission; and
(2) show:
(A) an Interstate Commerce Commission (or its successor agency) or utility regulatory commission number, which may be stated in abbreviated form, as I.C.C. or IRC No. _______; and
(B) an effective date;
are presumed to be correct copies of the original schedules, classifications, tariffs and supplements on file with the Interstate Commerce Commission (or its successor agency) or the utility regulatory commission and shall be received as good and sufficient evidence in civil actions, without certification, in any court of this state to prove the schedules, classifications, tariffs, and supplements.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-14-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.36.
IC 34-40-4Chapter 4. Prima Facie Evidence of Ownership of Motor Vehicle
34-40-4-1Certified copy as prima facie evidence
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34-40-3-1 ("Presumption of correctness; evidentiary value") 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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