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Iowa Code § 554.9504 (2026)

Indication of collateral

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A financing statement sufficiently indicates the collateral that it covers if the financing statement provides: 1. a description of the collateral pursuant to section 554.9108; or 2. an indication that the financing statement covers all assets or all personal property. 2000 Acts, ch 1149, §75, 185, 187

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 29 cases, 1973–2006 · leading case: Hartford-Carlisle Sav. Bank v. Shivers, 566 N.W.2d 877 (Iowa 1997).
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Hartford-Carlisle Sav. Bank v. Shivers, 566 N.W.2d 877 (Iowa 1997). · cites it 42× “Section 554.9504(1) requires the creditor to apply the proceeds of the disposition first to the expenses of the disposition and then to the satisfaction of the indebtedness secured by the collateral.”
Barnhouse v. Hawkeye State Bank, 406 N.W.2d 181 (Iowa 1987). · cites it 16× “” See Iowa Code §§ 554.9504 (3), 554.9507(2) (1981).”
Nw. Bank & Trust Co. v. Gutshall, 274 N.W.2d 713 (Iowa 1979). · cites it 12× “Gutshall counterclaimed, alleging violations of § 554.9504(3) of the Iowa Commercial Code, §§ 537.”
Stockdale, Inc. v. Baker, 364 N.W.2d 240 (Iowa 1985). · cites it 14× “[under] the provisions of section 554.9504.” No supporting affidavits were attached.”
Herman Ford-Mercury, Inc. v. Betts, 251 N.W.2d 492 (Iowa 1977). · cites it 8× “” The trial court also found that plaintiff had not given reasonable notification to defendants of the sale as required by section 554.9504(3), The Code, 1973. The following portion of the trial court’s findings is pertinent to this appeal: “The next question that arises is has…”
John Deery Motors, Inc. v. Steinbronn, 383 N.W.2d 553 (Iowa 1986). · cites it 14× “The notice of private sale in this case provided defendants an *556 opportunity to arrange refinancing and redeem the property during the time it was held at the Deery dealership for resale.”
United States v. Jensen, 418 N.W.2d 65 (Iowa 1988). · cites it 14× “See Iowa Code § 554.9504 (3) (1985) (waiver of notice by “debtor” binding only if signed after default).”
Gen. Elec. Capital Corp. v. Vashi, 480 N.W.2d 880 (Iowa 1992). · cites it 14× “See Iowa Code § 554.9504 (3). The equipment was never sold by GECC, and the deficiency judgment from which Vashis appeal gave no credit to them for the collateral that was retained by GECC.”
Fed. Deposit Ins. Corp. v. Farrar, 231 N.W.2d 602 (Iowa 1975). · cites it 12× “2d 736 , lack of notice required by section 554.9504 defeats any claim to a deficiency judgment.”
Rock Rapids State Bank v. Gray, 366 N.W.2d 570 (Iowa 1985). · cites it 8× “Iowa Code § 554.9504 (3) (1983). After selling collateral provided by defendants James V.”
John Deere Leasing Co. v. Fraker, 395 N.W.2d 885 (Iowa 1986). · cites it 6× “” Iowa Code § 554.9504 (3) (emphasis added).”
Lloyd's Plan, Inc. v. Brown, 268 N.W.2d 192 (Iowa 1978). · cites it 4× “In alleging plaintiff did not give required notice of the sale of the automobile, defendant relies on § 554.9504(3), which provides in relevant part: Unless collateral is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is a type customarily sold on a recognized market,…”
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— Iowa Code § 554.9504(1) — 3 cases
Gen. Elec. Capital Corp. v. Vashi, 480 N.W.2d 880 (Iowa 1992). “See Iowa Code § 554.9504 (3). The equipment was never sold by GECC, and the deficiency judgment from which Vashis appeal gave no credit to them for the collateral that was retained by GECC.”
Hartford-Carlisle Sav. Bank v. Shivers, 566 N.W.2d 877 (Iowa 1997). “Section 554.9504(1) requires the creditor to apply the proceeds of the disposition first to the expenses of the disposition and then to the satisfaction of the indebtedness secured by the collateral.”
Monahan Loan Serv., Inc. v. Janssen, 349 N.W.2d 752 (Iowa 1984).
— Iowa Code § 554.9504(2) — 1 case
Hartford-Carlisle Sav. Bank v. Shivers, 566 N.W.2d 877 (Iowa 1997). “Section 554.9504(1) requires the creditor to apply the proceeds of the disposition first to the expenses of the disposition and then to the satisfaction of the indebtedness secured by the collateral.”
— Iowa Code § 554.9504(3) — 16 cases
Hartford-Carlisle Sav. Bank v. Shivers, 566 N.W.2d 877 (Iowa 1997). “Section 554.9504(1) requires the creditor to apply the proceeds of the disposition first to the expenses of the disposition and then to the satisfaction of the indebtedness secured by the collateral.”
Barnhouse v. Hawkeye State Bank, 406 N.W.2d 181 (Iowa 1987). “” See Iowa Code §§ 554.9504 (3), 554.9507(2) (1981).”
Nw. Bank & Trust Co. v. Gutshall, 274 N.W.2d 713 (Iowa 1979). “Gutshall counterclaimed, alleging violations of § 554.9504(3) of the Iowa Commercial Code, §§ 537.”
Herman Ford-Mercury, Inc. v. Betts, 251 N.W.2d 492 (Iowa 1977). “” The trial court also found that plaintiff had not given reasonable notification to defendants of the sale as required by section 554.9504(3), The Code, 1973. The following portion of the trial court’s findings is pertinent to this appeal: “The next question that arises is has…”
Stockdale, Inc. v. Baker, 364 N.W.2d 240 (Iowa 1985). “[under] the provisions of section 554.9504.” No supporting affidavits were attached.”
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