§ 626A.1 Definition
§ 626A.2 Filing and status of foreign judgments
§ 626A.3 Notice of filing
§ 626A.4 Stay
§ 626A.5 Fee
§ 626A.6 Optional procedure
§ 626A.7 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 626A.8 Short title

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 626A - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

  • 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.
  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • 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
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • foreign judgment: means a judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court which is entitled to full faith and credit in this state. See Iowa Code 626A.1
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • security: includes , but is not limited to, a certificated security, an uncertificated security, and a security account. See Iowa Code 633D.2
  • State: includes any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession subject to the legislative authority of the United States. See Iowa Code 633D.2
  • United States: includes all the states. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.