670.3 Actual knowledge of defect as defense.
In any action subject to the provisions of this chapter, an affirmative showing that the injured party had actual knowledge of the existence of the alleged obstruction, disrepair, defect, accumulation, or nuisance at the time of the occurrence of the injury, and a further showing that an alternate safe route was available and known to the injured party, shall constitute a defense to the action.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §613A.3]
C93, §670.3
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 670 - TORT LIABILITY OF GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISIONS
Section 670.2 - Liability imposed.
Section 670.3 - Actual knowledge of defect as defense.
Section 670.4 - Claims exempted.
Section 670.4A - Qualified immunity.
Section 670.5 - Limitation of actions.
Section 670.6 - Death — claim presented by another.
Section 670.8 - Officers and employees defended.
Section 670.9 - Compromise and settlement.
Section 670.10 - Tax to pay judgment or settlement.
Section 670.11 - Claims not retrospective.
Section 670.12 - Officers and employees — personal liability.