Notice to prevent acquisition.

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IA Code › Title XIV › Chapter 564 › Section 564.4

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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]

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