§ 32-35-2-22 — Return of property to defendant; bond

Indiana § 32-35-2-22

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 32: PROPERTY
• Art. 35: CAUSES OF ACTION CONCERNING PERSONAL
• Ch. 2: Replevin

Text

(a) In an action under this chapter, the
defendant:
(1) at any time before the hearing on the preliminary order; or
(2) if final judgment has not been entered, within the time fixed
in the order of possession;
may require the return of the property upon filing with the court a
written undertaking executed by a surety to be approved by the court.
(b) The written undertaking must provide that the defendant is
bound:
(1) as to the value of the property, as determined by the court, for
the delivery of the property to the plaintiff, if delivery is
ultimately ordered; and
(2) for the payment to plaintiff of the sum that may be recovered
against the defendant in the action for the defendant's wrongful
detention of the property.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-21-5-2.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.20.