Indiana Statutes
§ 34-51-6-4 — Bifurcation of original claim
Indiana § 34-51-6-4
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 51DAMAGES
Ch. 6Right of Contribution for Railroad Entities Liability Act
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Ind. Code § 34-51-6-4 (2026).
Text
(a)If a railroad entity enforces a right of
contribution in the original action brought against the railroad entity
under section 3(a)(1) of this chapter, the plaintiff in the original action
may seek to bifurcate the plaintiff's claim from the contribution claim
of the railroad entity.
(b)Upon the plaintiff's motion for bifurcation, the court may order
the bifurcation of the plaintiff's claim, and allow the plaintiff's claim to
proceed in advance of the contribution claim of the railroad entity.
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.107-2018, SEC.2.
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