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Iowa Code § 572.26

Kinds of action — amendment

Redline — January 1, 2012 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2020
As of January 1, 2012
An action to enforce a mechanic’s lien shall be by equitable proceedings, and no other cause of action shall be joined therewith.
1. An action to enforce a mechanic’s lien shall be by equitable proceedings, and no other cause of action shall be joined therewith.
Any lien statement may be amended by leave of court in furtherance of justice, except as to the amount demanded.
2. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, a claimant may only amend a lien statement by leave of court in furtherance of justice.
b. A claimant may amend a lien statement without leave of court to decrease the amount demanded, and such amendment shall be effected through the mechanics’ notice and lien registry. Amendment of a lien statement pursuant to this paragraph shall not change or otherwise affect its priority.
c. A claimant shall not amend a lien statement to increase the amount demanded.

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