Terms Used In Iowa Code 670.13

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Municipality: means city, county, township, school district, a chapter 28E entity as provided in section 670. See Iowa Code 670.1
  • Officer: includes but is not limited to the members of the governing body. See Iowa Code 670.1
 A default judgment shall not be taken against an employee, officer, or agent of a municipality unless the municipality is a party to the action and the time for special appearance, motion or answer by the municipality under rule of civil procedure 1.303 has expired.