Iowa Code 651.14 – Adjudication of liens on property subject to partition
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 651.14
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Partition by sale: means a court-ordered sale of property subject to partition. See Iowa Code 651.1
- Partition in kind: means a court-ordered division of property subject to partition into physically distinct and separately titled parcels. See Iowa Code 651.1
- property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
The court shall decide the nature, extent, priority, or validity of a party’s lien not previously determined and any other issues as the court directs. The referee appointed by the court shall provide notice of the court hearing to decide such matters to the interested parties. Adjudication of liens shall precede a partition in kind. A partition by sale and the distribution of proceeds from such sale to any party not affected by a lien may proceed prior to adjudication of liens on the property.