Rule 1.227 – Notice to substituted party

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The order for substitution shall fix the time for the substituted party to appear, and the notice to be given. In case of substitution of a legal representative of a deceased party, notice shall be given in the same manner as an original notice.Iowa. R. Civ. P....

Rule 1.226 – Officers; representatives

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When any public official or other person in a representative capacity ceases to be such while a party to a suit, the court may order that party’s successor brought in and substituted.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.226Report 1943; October 31, 1997, effective January 24,...

Rule 1.225 – Majority of minor

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A minor party who attains legal majority shall continue as a party in that person’s own right.Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.225Report 1943; October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002

Rule 1.223 – Incapacity pending action

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If, during pendency of an action, a party is adjudged incompetent or confined in any state hospital for the mentally ill or if the party’s physician certifies to the court that the party appears to be mentally incapable of acting in the party’s own behalf,...