The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1418 on the minimum age to marry by Rep. Engleman. This bill: Amends the definition of "adult" for purposes of the Indiana Code to include a married minor who is at least 16 years of age and a minor who has been completely emancipated by a court; subject to specific constitutional and statutory age requirements and health and safety regulati … [Read more...] about Minimum age to marry
Civil
Liens
For amend and vote, the House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1021 on liens by Rep. Torr. This bill permits a person to discharge a mechanic's lien by filing an indemnification or payment bond with the recorder's office in an amount equal to at least 150% of the lien. It requires the surety responsible for issuing an indemnification or payment bond to be authorized to do business in Ind … [Read more...] about Liens
Adverse possession statute of limitations
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 71 authored by Sen. Doriot regarding the adverse possession statute of limitations. The bill amends the statute concerning the statute of limitations for actions for the recovery of the possession of real estate to provide that such an action that: (1) involves a line located and established by a professional surveyor; and (2) accrues before … [Read more...] about Adverse possession statute of limitations
Wrongful death damages
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 101 authored by Sen. Bohacek regarding wrongful death damages. The bill increases the aggregate non-economic damages cap for a wrongful death action from $300,000 to $700,000 The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association testified in support of the bill. The Indiana State Medical Association, Indiana Health Care Association, and the Insurance … [Read more...] about Wrongful death damages
Private property protection matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 340 authored by Sen. Spartz regarding private property protection matters. The bill: Requires the summons accompanying a complaint for condemnation to include language regarding the defendant’s right to object to the condemnation within 30 days from the date notice is served; Requires a court to award reasonable costs and attorney’s fees to … [Read more...] about Private property protection matters