Rule 1.264 – Order on certification

May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Iowa

1. 264(1) The order of certification shall describe the class and state the following:

a. The relief sought.
b. Whether the action is maintained with respect to particular claims or issues.
c. Whether subclasses have been created.
1. 264(2) The order certifying or refusing to certify a class action shall state the reasons for the court’s ruling and its findings on the facts listed in rule 1.263(1).
1. 264(3) An order certifying or refusing to certify an action as a class action is appealable.
1. 264(4) Refusal of certification does not terminate the action, but does preclude it from being maintained as a class action.

Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.264

Report 1980; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002