625.23 Limitations.
If action is commenced and the claim paid off before return day, the amount shall be one-half of the sum above provided, and if it is paid after the return day but before judgment, three-fourths of said sum; but no fee shall be allowed in any case if an action has not been commenced, or expense incurred, nor shall any greater sum be allowed, any agreement in the contract to the contrary notwithstanding.
[C97, §3869; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §11645; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §625.23]
Referred to in §625.24
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.