§ 59.1 Statement served
§ 59.2 Subpoenas
§ 59.3 Depositions
§ 59.4 Return of depositions
§ 59.5 Statement and depositions — notice
§ 59.6 Power of general assembly
§ 59.7 Notice of result

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 59 - Contesting Elections for Seats in the General Assembly

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • 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
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.