# Iowa Code § 643.7: Bond

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.7

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 643.7
- **Heading:** Bond
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 643 / Section 643.7

## Text

When the plaintiff desires the immediate delivery of the property, the plaintiff shall execute a bond to the defendant, with sureties to be approved by the clerk, in a penalty at least equal to twice the value of the property sought to be taken, conditioned that the plaintiff will appear in court on or before the day fixed in the original notice, and prosecute the action to judgment, and return the property, if a return is awarded, and pay all costs and damages that may be adjudged against the plaintiff.

[C51, §1996; R60, §3554; C73, §3229; C97, §4167; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12181; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §643.5; C75, 77, 79, 81, §643.7]

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 643.1 Where brought — petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.2 Ordinary proceedings — joinder or counterclaim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.3 Process on Sunday.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.4 New parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.5 Writ issued.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.6 Filing — purpose of bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.7 Bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.8 Wrongful removal — service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.9 Following property — duplicate writs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.10 Execution of writ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.11 Defendant examined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.12 Delivery bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.13 Release — return of bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.13.md)
- [Iowa Code § 643.14 Inspection — appraisement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C643_S643.14.md)

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