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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 3. (a) This section applies when:
(1) an action is brought against two (2) or more defendants upon a contract; and
(2) at least one (1) or more of the defendants is a surety for the others.
(b) The surety may, upon a written complaint to the court, cause the question of suretyship to be tried and determined, upon the issue made by the parties at:
(1) the trial of the cause; or
(2) any time before or after the trial.
(c) Proceedings described in subsection (b) do not affect the proceedings of the plaintiff.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-22-1-3 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-22-1-3/
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