Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to: (1) a nonresident; (2) a resident of Indiana who becomes a nonresident; or (3) the authorized agent of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2); who operates a motor vehicle upon a public street or highway or any other place in Indiana. (b) The operation of a […]
Sec. 2. An action may be filed in the county: (1) where the plaintiff resides; or (2) where the accident or collision occurred; at the election of the plaintiff. Service of process shall be made on the secretary of state in accordance with Trial Rule 4.10 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, together with […]
Sec. 3. If a defendant refuses to accept or claim registered mail, the secretary of state shall return the registered mail to the plaintiff or to the plaintiff’s attorney. The mail shall be appended to the original process, together with an affidavit of the plaintiff or of the attorney or agent that the summons was […]
Sec. 4. If a nonresident dies before the commencement of an action brought under this chapter (or IC 34-2-2.5 before its repeal), service of process shall be made on the executor or administrator of the nonresident in the same manner and with the same notice as is provided for the nonresident. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-4.] […]
Sec. 5. If a nonresident dies after an action has been commenced under this chapter (or IC 34-2-2.5 before its repeal) by service of process upon the nonresident, the court shall allow the action to be continued against the executor or administrator upon motion with notice that the court considers proper. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-5.] […]
Sec. 6. The court in which an action is brought may order continuances that are reasonable to afford the defendant opportunity to defend the action. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-6.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.
