Rule 1.911 – Causes for continuance

1. 911(1) A continuance may be allowed for any cause not growing out of the fault or negligence of the movant, which satisfies the court that substantial justice will be more nearly obtained. It shall be allowed if all parties so agree and the court approves.1. 911(2)...

Rule 1.910 – Motions for continuance

1. 910(1) Motions for continuance shall be filed without delay after the grounds therefor become known to the party or the party’s counsel. Such motion may be amended only to correct a clerical error.1. 910(2) No case assigned for trial shall be continued ex...

Rule 1.908 – Duty to notify court

1. 908(1)Of settlements. Whenever a case assigned for trial has been settled, it shall be the duty of the attorneys or parties appearing in person to so notify the court immediately.1. 908(2)Of conflicting engagements and termination thereof. When a case assigned for...

Rule 1.907 – Trial assignments

1. 907(1)Civil cases. The court, in the exercise of its discretion, may assign a case for trial by order upon any one of the following: a. The conclusion of a scheduling or pretrial conference.b. The conclusion of a trial-setting conference.c. The agreement of all...

Rule 1.906 – Civil trial-setting conference

Except in domestic relations proceedings, no later than 21 days after any defendant has answered or appeared, the clerk shall provide a notice of civil trial-setting conference to all parties not in default. The clerk shall use Iowa Court Rule 23.5 -Form 1: Notice of...