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Iowa R. Civ. P. 1.244

Counterclaim not limited

activein force · 2002-02-15 – presentact-effective-date

A counterclaim may, but need not, diminish or defeat

recovery sought by the opposing party. It may claim relief in excess of, or different from, that sought

in the opponent’s pleadings.

History

[Report 1943; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Provenance

Source: www.legis.iowa.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-24
Edition: 2026-09-24
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