Rule 1.1109 “Person”

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

This rule simply defines what "person" means in this section of Iowa's court rules. It's a broad definition that covers more than just individual human beings.

Under this rule, a "person" can be an individual, but it can also be a business, organization, or other type of entity. The key test is whether that individual or entity has the legal right to sue someone else or be sued themselves under Iowa law. If a company or group can take part in a lawsuit in Iowa, they count as a "person" for the purposes of this part of the rules.

This matters because other rules in this section use the word "person," and this definition tells you who those rules apply to. It's not limited to people in the everyday sense of the word.