Iowa § 62.18 - 62.18 Judgment.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 62.18 — 62.18 Judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62.18. 62.18 Judgment.
The court shall adjudge whether the incumbent or any other person was duly elected, and that the person elected is entitled to the certificate. If the court finds that the election resulted in a tie vote for any office, the tie shall be resolved pursuant to section 50.44. If the judgment is against the incumbent, and the incumbent has already received the certificate, the judgment shall annul the certificate. If the court finds that no person was elected, the judgment shall be that the election be set aside. [C51, §362; R60, §592; C73, §714; C97, §1220; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1037; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §62.18] 90 Acts, ch 1238, §32 Wed Dec 10 22:26:18 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 62.18 (17, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 62.18
What does Iowa Code § 62.18 cover?
Section 62.18 ("62.18 Judgment.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 62.18?
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