Rule 1.441 – Time to move or plead

1. 441(1)Motions. Motions attacking a pleading must be served before responding to the pleading or, if no responsive pleading is required by these rules, within 20 days after the service of the pleading on such party.1. 441(2)Pleading. Answer to a petition must be...

Rule 1.434 – Motion to strike

Improper or unnecessary matter in a pleading may be stricken out on motion of the adverse party.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.434Report October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.

Rule 1.433 – Motion for more specific statement

A party may move for a more specific statement of any matter not pleaded with sufficient definiteness to enable the party to plead to it and for no other purpose. It shall point out the insufficiency claimed and particulars desired.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.433Report October...