Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 686.5 (2026)

Limitations of chapter

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This chapter does not do any of the following:

1. Bar or limit any rights, including the right of specific performance to the extent such right would be available in the absence of this chapter, any causes of action, or any theories on which liability may be based, except as specifically provided in this chapter.

2. Bar or limit any defense, or create any new defense, except as specifically provided in this chapter.

3. Create any new rights, causes of action, or theories on which liability may be based. 2019 Acts, ch 25, §5, 8, 9 Section applies to actions for which litigation has not commenced prior to April 15, 2019; 2019 Acts, ch 25, §8, 9 \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1971–1979 · leading case: Matter of Est. of Tollefsrud, 275 N.W.2d 412 (Iowa 1979).

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Matter of Est. of Tollefsrud, 275 N.W.2d 412 (Iowa 1979). · cites it 2× “Somewhat analogous support for this result is found in § 686.5, The Code, which states in relevant part: "An appeal from .”

Vermeer Ex Rel. Vermeer v. Sneller, 190 N.W.2d 389 (Iowa 1971). · cites it 2× “Section 686.5, Code, 1971. Payment benefits the public and courts and can prejudice no one other than the payor.”

Ames Gen. Contractors, Inc. v. Iowa Emp. Sec. Comm'n, 200 N.W.2d 538 (Iowa 1972). · cites it 2× “Section 686.5, Code 1971. Payment benefits the public and courts and can prejudice no one other than the payor.”

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