Ind. Code ch. 34-54-2

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Ind. Code § 34-54-2-1 Personal appearance to confess judgment

Sec. 1. Any person indebted or against whom a cause of action exists may personally appear in a court of competent jurisdiction, and, with the consent of the creditor or person having the cause of action, confess judgment in the action. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-28-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.50.

Ind. Code § 34-54-2-2 Stating cause of action; release of errors

Sec. 2. The debt or cause of action shall be briefly stated in a writing to be filed and copied into the judgment. The confession shall operate as a release of errors. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-28-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.50.

Ind. Code § 34-54-2-3 Confession of judgment by power of attorney; procedure

Sec. 3. Whenever a confession of judgment is made by power of attorney or otherwise, the party confessing shall, at the time the party confessing executes the power of attorney or confesses judgment, make affidavit stating that: (1) the debt is just and owing; and (2) the confession is not made for the purpose of defrauding the person's creditors. The affidavit shall be filed with the court. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-28-3.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.50.

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