625.11 Dismissal of action or abatement.
When a plaintiff dismisses the action or any part thereof, or suffers it to abate by the death of the defendant or other cause, or where the action abates by the death of the plaintiff, and the plaintiff’s representatives fail to revive the same, judgment for costs may be rendered against such plaintiff or representative, and, if against a representative, shall be paid as other claims against the estate.
[R60, §3456; C73, §2939; C97, §3859; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §11633; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §625.11]
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Section 625.1 - Recoverable by successful party.
Section 625.2 - Witness fees — limitation.
Section 625.3 - Apportionment generally.
Section 625.4 - Apportionment among numerous parties.
Section 625.5 - Liability of successful party.
Section 625.6 - Cost of procuring testimony.
Section 625.8 - Jury and reporter fees.
Section 625.9 - Transcripts — retaxation.
Section 625.10 - Defense arising after action brought.
Section 625.11 - Dismissal of action or abatement.
Section 625.12 - Between coparties.
Section 625.13 - Dismissal for want of jurisdiction.
Section 625.14 - Costs taxable.
Section 625.15 - Liability of nonparty.
Section 625.17 - Liability of clerk.
Section 625.18 - Bill of costs on appeal.
Section 625.19 - Costs in appellate courts.
Section 625.22 - Attorney fees — costs.
Section 625.24 - Affidavit required.