Iowa legal term
Interest holder in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Interest holder” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Interest holder” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Interest holder” means a secured party within the meaning of chapter 554, or the beneficiary of a security interest or encumbrance pertaining to an interest in property, whose interest is perfected against a good faith purchaser for value. (Iowa Code § 809A.1)
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