Indiana Statutes
§ 34-24-3-3 — Action for punitive damages
Indiana § 34-24-3-3
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 24CIVIL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CRIMINAL
Ch. 3Treble Damages Allowed in Certain Civil Actions by
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Ind. Code § 34-24-3-3 (2026).
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It is not a defense to an action for punitive damages that the defendant is subject to criminal prosecution for the act or omission that gave rise to the civil action. However, a person may not recover both:
(1)punitive damages; and
(2)the amounts provided for under section 1 or 1.5 of this
chapter.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-30-2.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.146-2007,
SEC.17.
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