IN Bar Specific Law 2

Question 1

Under Indiana's Comparative Fault Act, a plaintiff is barred from recovery in a negligence action when their fault exceeds what percentage?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

Indiana's modified comparative fault rule bars recovery when the plaintiff's fault is greater than 50%.

Question 2

In Indiana, what is the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims?

Accepted Answer

Two years

Answer

Indiana Code 34-11-2-4 sets a two-year limitations period for injury to person or character.

Question 3

Under Indiana law, the Comparative Fault Act does NOT apply to negligence claims against which defendant?

Accepted Answer

Governmental entities

Answer

Claims against governmental entities under the Indiana Tort Claims Act remain governed by common-law contributory negligence.

Question 4

In Indiana, a will must be signed by the testator and witnessed by at least how many competent witnesses?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

Indiana Code 29-1-5-3 requires the testator's signature and attestation by two witnesses in the testator's presence.

Question 5

Indiana recognizes which standard for dissolving a marriage?

Accepted Answer

No-fault based on irretrievable breakdown

Answer

Indiana allows dissolution upon a finding of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, a no-fault ground.

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