Affirmative defenses
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Metro Health Professionals, Inc. v. Chrysler, LLC (2009)
Most recently applied in Metro Health Professionals, Inc. v. Chrysler, LLC (May 2009)
As added by P.L.150-1988, SEC.1.
Sec. 18. It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:
(1) the nonconformity, defect, or condition does not substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the motor vehicle; or
(2) the nonconformity, defect, or condition is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motor vehicle by the buyer.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.