Terms Used In Iowa Code 628.18

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • clerk: means clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is brought or is pending; and the words "clerk's office" mean the office of that clerk. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
 The mode of redemption by a lienholder shall be by paying into the clerk‘s office the amount necessary to effect the same, computed as above provided, and filing therein the lienholder’s affidavit, or that of the lienholder’s agent or attorney, stating as nearly as practicable the nature of the lien and the amount still due and unpaid thereon.