Iowa Code 681.11 – Claims contested
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 681.11
- 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
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
681.11 Claims contested.
1. Any person interested may appear within three months after such report is filed and
contest the claim or demand of any creditor by written exceptions thereto filed with the clerk, who shall forthwith cause notice thereof to be given to the creditor, which shall be served as in case of an original notice.
2. The action shall be accorded reasonable priority for assignment to assure its prompt disposition. The court may order a trial by jury but if it does not, it shall hear the proofs and allegations of the parties in the case and render such judgment thereon as shall be just.
[R60, §1832; C73, §2121; C97, §3077; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12730; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71,
73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §681.11]
2021 Acts, ch 76, §150
1. Any person interested may appear within three months after such report is filed and
contest the claim or demand of any creditor by written exceptions thereto filed with the clerk, who shall forthwith cause notice thereof to be given to the creditor, which shall be served as in case of an original notice.
2. The action shall be accorded reasonable priority for assignment to assure its prompt disposition. The court may order a trial by jury but if it does not, it shall hear the proofs and allegations of the parties in the case and render such judgment thereon as shall be just.
[R60, §1832; C73, §2121; C97, §3077; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12730; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71,
73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §681.11]
2021 Acts, ch 76, §150