Iowa Code § 29A.96

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Stay of execution of judgment.

Official statutory text

Unless the court determines on the record that the ability of a service member to comply with a judgment or order entered or sought is not materially affected by reason of military service, the court shall, on its own motion, or upon application to it by the service member or another person on the service member’s behalf, do the following:

(1) Stay the execution of a judgment or order entered against the service member, as provided in this chapter.

(2) Vacate or stay an attachment or garnishment of property, money, or debts in the hands of another, whether before or after judgment as provided in this chapter.

2002 Acts, ch 1117, §30, 40

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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