Indiana Statutes
§ 34-7-7-5 — Conditions under which rights of petition or free speech may be used as defense
Indiana § 34-7-7-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 7GENERAL PROVISIONS
Ch. 7Defense in Civil Actions Against Persons Who Act in
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Ind. Code § 34-7-7-5 (2026).
Text
It is a defense in a civil action against a person that the act or omission complained of is:
(1)an act or omission of that person in furtherance of the person's
right of petition or free speech under the Constitution of the
United States or the Constitution of the State of Indiana in
connection with a public issue; and
(2)an act or omission taken in good faith and with a reasonable
basis in law and fact.
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.114-1998, SEC.7.
Nearby Sections
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Application of chapter§ 34-10-2-2
Annulment of order§ 34-11-2-1
Employment related actions§ 34-11-2-10
Enforcement of child support obligations§ 34-11-2-10.5
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