Rule 1. Introduction and Scope
Effective July 1, 2024
(A) These Commercial Court Rules apply to all cases on the Commercial Court Docket.
(B) Definitions
(1) Business entity. “Business entity” means a for-profit or nonprofit corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, professional association, professional corporation, business trust, joint venture, unincorporated association, sole proprietorship, or any other legal entity recognized by any state and doing business in the State of Indiana, including entities under I.C. 23-18.1.
(2) Commercial Court. “Commercial court” means a court with a specialized Commercial Court Docket as described, organized, and administered under these Commercial Court Rules and any applicable Indiana Supreme Court Order.
(3) Rule. “Rule”, as used in these Commercial Court Rules, means any rule promulgated by the Indiana Supreme Court or by administrative district rule or local rule.
Commentary
Commercial Courts employ and encourage electronic information technologies, such as e-filing, e-discovery, telephone/video conferencing, and also employ early alternative dispute resolution interventions, as consistent with Indiana law.