Iowa Statutes
§ 626.97 — Cancellation after eight years
Iowa § 626.97
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Bluebook
Iowa Code § 626.97 (2026).
Text
After eight years have elapsed from the date of issuance of any sheriff’s certificate of sale,
and no action has been taken by the holder of such certificate to obtain a deed thereunder, it
shall be the duty of the sheriff and clerk of the district court to cancel such sale and certificate
of record and all rights thereunder shall be barred.
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Related
Garrett v. Huster
684 N.W.2d 250 (Supreme Court of Iowa, 2004)
Legislative History
[C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §626.97]
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Iowa § 626.97, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ia/626.97.