The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1031 on the Lake Michigan shore by Rep. Miller. The bill originally provided that: the public of Indiana has a vested right to engage in recreational activities from the water's edge of Lake Michigan to the natural ordinary high water mark, unless the natural ordinary high water mark is farther inland than the boundary of a private property; … [Read more...] about Lake Michigan shore
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Land contracts and landlord-tenant matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1191 on land contracts and landlord-tenant matters authored by Rep. Clere. This bill defines "principal dwelling land contract" (contract) as a land contract for the sale of real property designed for the occupancy of one to two families and that is or will be occupied by the buyer as the buyer's principal dwelling. It provides that the seller u … [Read more...] about Land contracts and landlord-tenant matters
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