Iowa Code 663.34 – Demurrer or reply — trial
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 663.34
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
The plaintiff may demur or reply to the defendant‘s answer, but no verification shall be required to the reply, and all issues joined therein shall be tried by the judge or court.