Ind. Porter Cnty. Local Rule LR64-SC00-1000

1000.10 Conflict of Rules. All small claim proceedings in the Porter Superior Court,

County Division shall be governed by the Small Claims Rules promulgated from time to time by

the Indiana Supreme Court, and these published herein. In any instance where these rules

conflict with the rules of the Indiana Supreme Court, the latter shall control.

1000.20 Tender of Completed Documents and Proper Costs. Parties or their

attorneys are solely responsible for tender to the Court of any documents desired to be filed in

complete and correct form, together with proper costs and the correct number of copies, as

determined by the Clerk. Neither the Court nor the Clerk will be responsible for delays or

deadlines missed due to the tender of incomplete or incorrect documents, improper costs, or

insufficient number of copies. In every case on an account, an Affidavit of Debt required by

Indiana Small Claims Rule 2(B) shall be filed with the Notice of Claim.

1000.30 Appearance by Husband or Wife. Except for hearing on proceedings

supplemental or by contrary order of the Court, appearances by a party's spouse shall be

considered the appearance of the party upon said spouse's representation on the record that the

party and the appearing spouse are currently married and cohabiting.

1000.40 Parties Current Addresses. Notices from the Court will be sent to the parties

at the most recent address in the Court's possession. The parties are solely responsible to advise

the Court in writing of any change of address. Failure of Plaintiff to notify the Court of his/her

current address may result in the dismissal of the claim.