Indiana Statutes
§ 34-37-1-1 — Sealed and unsealed writings; conveyances; compromise or settlement
Indiana·Title 34 CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE·Art. 37 EVIDENCE: DOCUMENTARY AND OTHER·Ch. 1 Documentary Evidence in General
(a)There is no difference in evidence between
sealed and unsealed writings. Every writing that is not sealed has the
same force and effect that it would have if sealed.
(b)A writing under seal, except conveyances of real estate or any
interest in real estate, may be changed or altogether discharged by a
writing not under seal.
(c)An agreement in writing, without a seal, for the compromise or
settlement of a debt, is as obligatory as if a seal were affixed.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-16-3.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.33.
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