§ 650.1 When allowed
§ 650.2 County as party
§ 650.3 Notice
§ 650.4 Nature of action
§ 650.5 Petition
§ 650.6 Specific issues — acquiescence
§ 650.7 Commission
§ 650.8 Oath — assistants
§ 650.9 Hearing
§ 650.10 Finding as to acquiescence
§ 650.11 Adjournments — report
§ 650.12 Exceptions — hearing in court
§ 650.13 Decree conclusive
§ 650.14 Boundaries by acquiescence established
§ 650.15 Appeal
§ 650.16 Costs
§ 650.17 Boundaries by agreement

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 650 - Disputed Corners and Boundaries

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • road: include public bridges, and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" "common road" and "state road". See Iowa Code 4.1
  • 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
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.