Rule 1.452 – Order defined

Every direction of the court, made in writing and not included in the judgment or decree, is an order.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.452 Report October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.

Rule 1.451 – Specific rulings required

A motion, or other matter involving separate grounds or parts, shall be disposed of by separate ruling on each and not sustained generally.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.451Report October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.

Rule 1.444 – Pleading over; election to stand

If a party is required or permitted to plead further by an order or ruling, the clerk shall forthwith mail or deliver notice of such order or ruling to the attorneys of record. Unless otherwise provided by order or ruling, such party shall file such further pleading...