Rule 1.308 – Returns of service

1. 308(1)Signature; fees. Iowa officers may make unsworn returns of original notices served by them, as follows: Any sheriff or deputy sheriff, as to service in that officer’s own or a contiguous county; any other peace officer, bailiff, or marshal, as to...

Rule 1.307 – Member of general assembly

No member of the general assembly shall be held to move or answer in any ci1387884vil action in any court in this state while such general assembly is in session.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.307Report 1943; Report 1978, effective July 1, 1979; April 30, 1987, effective July 1,...

Rule 1.306 – Alternate method of service

Every corporation, individual, personal representative, partnership or association that shall have the necessary minimum contact with the state of Iowa shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, and the courts of this state shall hold such...

Rule 1.305 – Personal service

Original notices are “served” by delivering a copy to the proper person. Personal service may be made as follows:1. 305(1) Upon any individual who has attained majority and who has not been adjudged incompetent, either by taking the individual’s...

Rule 1.304 – Response of garnishee

The officer serving a writ of attachment or execution shall garnish such persons as the plaintiff may direct who are supposed debtors, or who possess property of the principal defendant. Garnishment shall be effected by a notice served in the manner and as an original...