Indiana Statutes
§ 34-51-2-5 — Effect of contributory fault
Indiana § 34-51-2-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 51DAMAGES
Ch. 2Compensatory Damages: Comparative Fault
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Ind. Code § 34-51-2-5 (2026).
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In an action based on fault, any contributory
fault chargeable to the claimant diminishes proportionately the amount
awarded as compensatory damages for an injury attributable to the
claimant's contributory fault, but does not bar recovery except as
provided in section 6 of this chapter.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-33-3.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.47.
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