Ind. R. Alter. Disp. Res. 5.1

As amended through November 4, 2024

Rule 5.1 - Purpose

The summary jury trial is a method for resolving cases in litigation when extensive court and trial time may be anticipated. This is a settlement process, and it should be employed only when there is reason to believe that a limited jury presentation may create an opportunity to quickly resolve the dispute and conserve judicial resources.

1] Although this Rule was included in the Supreme Court Order Amending Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution, no changes were made to the text of this Rule.

Adopted Nov. 7, 1991, effective 1/1/1992; amended Dec. 23, 1996, effective 3/1/1997.[1]