631.10 Failure to appear — effect.
Unless good cause to the contrary is shown, if the parties fail to appear at the time of hearing the claim shall be dismissed without prejudice by the court; if the plaintiff fails to appear but the defendant appears, the claim shall be dismissed with prejudice by the court with costs assessed to the plaintiff; and if the plaintiff appears but the defendant fails to appear, judgment may be rendered against the defendant by the court. The filing by the plaintiff of a verified account, or an instrument in writing for the payment of money with an affidavit the same is genuine, shall constitute an appearance by plaintiff for the purpose of this section.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §631.10]
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Section 631.1 - Small claims — jurisdiction.
Section 631.2 - Jurisdiction and procedures.
Section 631.3 - Commencement of actions — clerk to furnish forms — subpoena.
Section 631.4 - Service — time for appearance.
Section 631.5 - Appearance — default.
Section 631.6 - Fees and costs.
Section 631.7 - Parties, pleadings, and motions.
Section 631.9 - Jurisdiction determined.
Section 631.10 - Failure to appear — effect.
Section 631.12 - Entry of judgment — setting aside default judgment.
Section 631.14 - Representation in small claims actions.
Section 631.15 - Standard forms.