Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 564.4 (2026)

Notice to prevent acquisition

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When any person is in the use of a way, privilege, or other easement in the land of another, the owner of the land in such case may give notice in writing to the person claiming or using the way, privilege, or easement of the owner’s intention to dispute any right arising from such claim or use. [C73, §2034; C97, §3007; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10178; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §564.4]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1946–1946 · leading case: Merritt v. Peet, 24 N.W.2d 757 (Iowa 1946).

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Merritt v. Peet, 24 N.W.2d 757 (Iowa 1946). · cites it 4× “November 20, 1944, they caused to be served upon appellee a notice, as provided by section 564.4, Code of 1946 (section 10178, Code of 1939), to prevent appellee from acquiring any right by the continuance of his use of said roadway.”

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