Indiana Code

Ind. Code § 34-54-2-1 (2026)

Personal appearance to confess judgment

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Sec. 1. Any person indebted or against whom a cause of action exists may personally appear in a court of competent jurisdiction, and, with the consent of the creditor or person having the cause of action, confess judgment in the action. Judgment shall be entered accordingly.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-28-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.50.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2018–2018 · leading case: EBF Partners, LLC v. Novabella, Inc. d/b/a & Frank Terranova, 96 N.E.3d 87 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018).

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EBF Partners, LLC v. Novabella, Inc. d/b/a & Frank Terranova, 96 N.E.3d 87 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “6 Indiana does allow for a confession of judgment by personal appearance, see I.C. § 34-54-2-1, or by power of attorney if, "at the time the party confessing executes the power of attorney .”

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