Terms Used In Iowa Code 624.13

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
 Upon interlocutory questions, the party moving the court or objecting to testimony shall be heard first; the respondent may then reply by one counsel, and the mover rejoining, confining remarks to the points first stated and a pertinent answer to respondent’s argument. Argument on the questions shall then be closed, unless further requested by the court.