Indiana Statutes

§ 34-51-2-15 — Nonparty defense; burden of proof

Indiana § 34-51-2-15
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 51DAMAGES
Ch. 2Compensatory Damages: Comparative Fault

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Ind. Code § 34-51-2-15 (2026).

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The burden of proof of a nonparty defense is upon the defendant, who must affirmatively plead the defense. However, this chapter does not relieve the claimant of the burden of proving that fault on the part of the defendant or defendants caused, in whole or in part, the damages of the claimant. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-33-10(b).]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.47.

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