How do I add a defendant to a small claims court case?

If you want to add a defendant to your small claims court case in Indiana, you will need to file an Amended Complaint with the court. The Amended Complaint must include the new defendant’s name, address, and phone number. Additionally, the Amended Complaint should include a detailed explanation of why you believe the defendant is liable for the lawsuit. Once the Amended Complaint is filed, the court may schedule a hearing to decide whether the defendant should be added to the case. The court will consider how the addition of the defendant would have an effect on the outcome of the case. If the court approves the Amended Complaint, the new defendant will receive a summons to appear in court. A summons is a legal notice that informs the defendant they have been added to the lawsuit and requires them to appear at a certain date and time. If the Amended Complaint is not approved by the court, the defendant will not be added to the case. If you still want to add the defendant, you may need to file an appeal with a higher court. It is important to note that in Indiana, the defendant can request to have the case removed from small claims court and transferred into a civil court. If the defendant requests for the case to be transferred, the court may grant the request and move the case to civil court. Therefore, it is important to promptly add the defendant to the case before they have the opportunity to file the request.

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