Iowa Code > Chapter 580 – Lien for Services of Animals


§ 580.1	Nature of lien — forfeiture
§ 580.2	Period of lien — sale or removal
§ 580.3	Sale or removal prohibited — penalty
§ 580.4	Affidavit of foreclosure
§ 580.5	Possession and notice
§ 580.6	Service of notice
§ 580.7	Joinder of liens
§ 580.8	Sale — application of proceeds
§ 580.9	Right of contest — injunction

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.
Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. ^{Source: OCC}
Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
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
property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1