§ 563.1 Resting wall on neighbor’s land
§ 563.2 Contribution by adjoining owner
§ 563.3 Openings in walls
§ 563.4 Repairs — apportionment
§ 563.5 Beams, joists and flues
§ 563.6 Increasing height of wall
§ 563.7 Rebuilding in order to heighten
§ 563.8 Heightened wall made common
§ 563.9 Paying for share of adjoining wall
§ 563.10 Openings in walls — fixtures
§ 563.11 Disputes — delay — bonds
§ 563.12 Special agreements — evidence
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Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 563 - Walls in Common

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.