Iowa Code 670.13 – Default judgments
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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.