§ 540.1 Requiring creditor to sue
§ 540.2 Refusal or neglect of creditor
§ 540.3 Suit by surety
§ 540.4 Executor — official bonds

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 540 - Sureties

  • Contract: means the same as defined in section 554D. See Iowa Code 554E.1
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Money: means the same as defined in section 554. See Iowa Code 554E.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1