Part 1 · General Provisions
Rule 49. Definitions
Amended July 1, 2025 (current)
As used in Sup.R. 49 through 49.12 :
(A) Business entity "Business entity" means a for profit or nonprofit corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, professional association, business trust, joint venture, unincorporated association, or sole proprietorship.
(B) Commercial docket judge "Commercial docket judge" means a sitting judge designated or retired judge assigned by the Chief Justice pursuant to Sup.R. 49.02 to hear cases assigned to a commercial docket.
(C) Retired judge "Retired judge" has the same meaning as in Sup.R. 17(A)(1).