The execution by or for the owner of such boat or raft of a bond, whereby possession of the same is obtained or retained by the owner, shall be an appearance of such owner as a defendant to the action.
Iowa Code § 667.15
Appearance by executing bond
[R60, §4130; C73, §3448; C97, §4416; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12572; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §667.15]
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