572.26 Kinds of action — amendment. 1. An action to enforce a mechanic’s lien shall be by equitable proceedings, and no other cause of action shall be joined therewith. 2. a. Except as provided in paragraph 'b', a claimant may only amend a lien statement by leave of court in furtherance of justice. b. A claimant may amend a lien statement without leave of court to decrease the amount demanded, and such amendment shall be effected through the mechanics’ notice and lienregistry. Amendment of a lien statement pursuant to this paragraph shall not change orotherwise affect its priority. c. A claimant shall not amend a lien statement to increase the amount demanded.[C51, §985; R60, §4183; C73, §2510; C97, §3429; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10295; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §572.26] 2018 Acts, ch 1097, §3 Sat Dec 23 11:07:57 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 572.26 (19, 0)
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