Sec. 3. (a) If an action commenced against the decedent before the decedent's death, the action is continued by substituting the decedent's personal representatives, as in other actions surviving the defendant's death.
(b) If the action is brought after the death of a defendant, then the action is prosecuted as are other claims against the decedent's estate.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-1-1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Chapter 3. Survival of Cause of Action After Death of Party
34-9-3-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law
34-9-3-1. Continuing Action After Death of Party
34-9-3-2. Notice Served on Legal Representatives
34-9-3-3. Actions Before and After Defendant's Death
34-9-3-4. Action by Decedent's Representative Based on Personal Injuries Not Causing Death
34-9-3-5. Personal Injury Claims; Death of Party Pending Appeal or Before New Trial After Reversal