# Ind. R. Trial P. 2: Rule 2. One form of action

> Indiana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. R. Trial P. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. One form of action
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Court Rules / Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure / Ind. R. Trial P. 2

## Text

(A) There shall be one [1] form of action to be known as “civil action.”
(B) The right of a civil action is not merged in a public offense or a public remedy, but may, in all cases, be sought independently of and in addition to the punishment given or relief granted for the public offense.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. R. Trial P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of the rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 1 (version effective January 1, 1970) Rule 1. Scope of the rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1_V01011970.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 2 Rule 2. One form of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R2.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3 Rule 3. Commencement of an action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3.1 Rule 3.1. Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3_1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3.1 (version effective July 15, 2021) Rule 3.1. Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3_1_V07152021.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 (version effective January 1, 2018) Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1_V01012018.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.2 Rule 4.2. Summons: Service upon infant or incompetents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_2.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.3 Rule 4.3. Summons: Service upon institutionalized persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_3.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.4 Rule 4.4. Service upon persons in actions for acts done in this state or having an effect in this state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_4.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.5 Rule 4.5. Summons: Service upon resident who cannot be found or served within the state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_5.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.6 Rule 4.6. Service upon organizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_6.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.