Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a marriage that is voidable under IC 31-11-9-3 on the ground that the marriage was brought about through fraud on the part of one (1) of the parties to the marriage.
(b) The alleged victim of fraud described in subsection (a) may file an action to annul the marriage in a court that has jurisdiction over the action under section 3 of this chapter.
(c) It is a defense in an action brought under this section that, after the discovery of the alleged fraud, the alleged victim continued to cohabit with the other party to the marriage.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-7-2(a) part, (b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 11. Family Law: Marriage
Chapter 10. Actions to Annul Voidable Marriages
31-11-10-0.3. Legalization of Certain Judgments for Annulment of Marriage
31-11-10-1. Action by Party Incapable of Contracting Marriage; Petition Filed by Guardian
31-11-10-2. Action by Victim of Fraud; Defense
31-11-10-4. Procedure; Filing in County of Guardian's Residence