Ind. Code § 34-24-3-3

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 34-24-3-3 - Action for punitive damages

It is not a defense to an action for punitive damages that the defendant is subject to criminal prosecution for the act or omission that gave rise to the civil action. However, a person may not recover both:

(1) punitive damages; and

(2) the amounts provided for under section 1 or 1.5 of this chapter.

IC 34-24-3-3

Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-30-2.

As added by P.L. 1-1998, SEC.19. Amended by P.L. 146-2007, SEC.17.