§ 556F.1 Definitions
§ 556F.1A Taking up vessels, rafts, logs and lumber
§ 556F.2 Warrant — appraisal — return — record
§ 556F.3 Value under twenty dollars
§ 556F.4 Value exceeding twenty dollars
§ 556F.5 Advertisement — when title vests
§ 556F.6 Lost goods or money
§ 556F.7 When owner unknown
§ 556F.8 Advertisement
§ 556F.9 Record of publication
§ 556F.10 Additional publication
§ 556F.11 Vesting of title
§ 556F.12 Ownership settled
§ 556F.13 Compensation
§ 556F.14 Costs, charges and care — assessment
§ 556F.15 Proceeds — forfeiture
§ 556F.16 Responsibility of taker-up
§ 556F.17 Penalty for selling
§ 556F.18 Failure to comply

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 556F - Lost Property

  • Advertisement: means an attempt by publication, dissemination, solicitation, or circulation to induce directly or indirectly any person to enter into an obligation or acquire a title or interest in a membership camping contract. See Iowa Code 557B.1
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • clerk: means clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is brought or is pending; and the words "clerk's office" mean the office of that clerk. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Magistrate: means a judicial officer appointed under chapter 602, article 6, part 4. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • 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
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • 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
  • week: means seven consecutive days. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1