Iowa Chapter 3 — Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions is a set of forms designed to help litigants in small claims court proceedings. The forms are provided by the Iowa Judicial Branch and are divided into two categories: one for the plaintiff (the party bringing the action) and one for the defendant (the party being sued). The plaintiff's forms include a Statement of Claim, an Answer, a Counterclaim, a Reply to Counterclaim, and a Request for Dismissal. The defendant's forms include an Answer and a Counterclaim. Additionally, there are forms for filing a Motion, a Request for Dismissal, a Notice of Appeal, and an Affidavit. All forms must be completed in accordance with Iowa rules of civil procedure and must be filed with the court in order to initiate a small claims action.
Iowa Chapter 3 — Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions is a set of forms designed to help litigants in small claims court proceedings. The forms are provided by the Iowa Judicial Branch and are divided into two categories: one for the plaintiff (the party bringing the action) and one for the defendant (the party being sued). The plaintiff's forms include a Statement of Claim, an Answer, a Counterclaim, a Reply to Counterclaim, and a Request for Dismissal. The defendant's forms include an Answer and a Counterclaim. Additionally, there are forms for filing a Motion, a Request for Dismissal, a Notice of Appeal, and an Affidavit. All forms must be completed in accordance with Iowa rules of civil procedure and must be filed with the court in order to initiate a small claims action.
