2021 Indiana Code
Title 32. Property
Article 30. Causes of Action Concerning Real Property
Chapter 6. Nuisance Actions
32-30-6-7. Nuisance Actions; Plaintiffs; Attorney's Fees in Certain Actions

Sec. 7. (a) An action to abate or enjoin a nuisance may be brought by any person whose:

(1) property is injuriously affected; or

(2) personal enjoyment is lessened;

by the nuisance.

(b) A civil action to abate or enjoin a nuisance may also be brought by:

(1) an attorney representing the county in which a nuisance exists; or

(2) the attorney of any city or town in which a nuisance exists.

(c) A county, city, or town that brings a successful action under this section to abate or enjoin a nuisance is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees incurred in bringing the action.

(d) A person that successfully defends an action under this section is entitled to reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the action.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-19-1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.82-2005, SEC.4; P.L.193-2014, SEC.1.