The Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee heard SB 327 on Marion County small claims court jurisdiction, venue, and fees authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill does the following: Sen. Freeman informed the committee that a second reading amendment is needed to address the jurisdiction issue. A lobbyist for the Marion County Small Claims Courts, and a representative from the … [Read more...] about Marion County small claims court jurisdiction, venue, and fees
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Marion County small claims court jurisdiction, venue, and fees
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 327 authored by Sen. Freeman on Marion County small claims court fees. The bill: The Committee amended the bill to: Hon. Cheryl Rivera, Perry Township Small Claims Court, testified in opposition. Hon. Kimberly Bacon, Lawrence Township Small Claims Court, testified in support of the bill. The amended bill passed 10-2 and was … [Read more...] about Marion County small claims court jurisdiction, venue, and fees
Small claims court procedures
H.E.A. 1110, P.L. 125 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that a small claims court has jurisdiction over claims that do not exceed $10,000. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1110 … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures
Small claims court procedures
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1110 sponsored by Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Garten, and Sen. Messmer regarding small claims court procedures. The bill provides that on the small claims docket, if the claim does not exceed $8,000: (1) all corporate entities, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships may appear by a designated full-time employee of the corporate … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures
Probate and guardianship matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 sponsored by Sen. Freeman regarding probate and guardianship matters. The author, Rep. John Young, introduced the bill which removes conflicts between probate and guardianship statutes regarding classification of claims. The bill requires that a principal may not be a minor for purposes of power of attorney act. The bill also creates a t … [Read more...] about Probate and guardianship matters