Sec. 5. The answer of the defendant to a complaint under section 4 of this chapter may contain a denial of each material statement or allegation in the plaintiff's complaint. With each denial, the defendant may give in evidence every legal or equitable defense to the action that the defendant may have.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-15-2-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 30. Causes of Action Concerning Real Property
Chapter 2. Ejectment and Quiet Title
32-30-2-1. Action to Recover Real Property From Tenant; Other Persons
32-30-2-2. Landlord Substituted as Defendant in Action to Recover Real Property From Tenant
32-30-2-3. Legal Service on Nonresident Defendant
32-30-2-4. Contents of Complaint
32-30-2-5. Answer to Complaint; Denials
32-30-2-6. Defendant Not Required to Prove Possession
32-30-2-7. Recovery for Use and Occupation; Recovery Limitation
32-30-2-8. Expiration of Plaintiff's Interest; Damages Only
32-30-2-9. Multiple Parties; Recovery
32-30-2-10. Petition for New Trial
32-30-2-11. Petition for New Trial; Filing
32-30-2-12. Third Persons Acquiring Interest During Proceedings
32-30-2-13. Recovery From Good Faith Purchaser After New Trial
32-30-2-14. Judgment Conclusive Evidence Against Landlord Receiving Notice
32-30-2-15. Plaintiff's Recovery Dependent Upon Strength of Plaintiff's Own Title
32-30-2-16. Order Allowing Entry to Survey; Motion; Notice; Hearing
32-30-2-17. Entry Order; Description of Property; Service Upon Owner or Occupant
32-30-2-19. Defendant's Wanton Aggression; Exemplary Damages
32-30-2-20. Action to Determine and Quiet Title; Plaintiffs
32-30-2-22. Defendant's Answer; Court Costs
32-30-2-23. Action Against Cotenant; Plaintiff's Evidentiary Burden