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Iowa Const. art. XI, § 1 Justice of Peace--Jurisdiction
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The jurisdiction of justices of the peace shall extend to all civil cases, (except cases in chancery, and cases where the question of title to real estate may arise,) where the amount in controversy does not exceed one hundred dollars, and by the consent of parties may be extende…
Iowa Const. art. XI, § 2 Counties
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No new county shall be hereafter created containing less than four hundred and thirty two square miles; nor shall the territory of any organized county be reduced below that area; except the county of Worth, and the counties west of it, along the northern boundary of this state, …
Iowa Const. art. XI, § 3 Indebtedness of Political or Municipal Corporations
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No county, or other political or municipal corporation shall be allowed to become indebted in any manner, or for any purpose, to an amount, in the aggregate, exceeding five per centum on the value of the taxable property within such county or corporation--to be ascertained by the…
Iowa Const. art. XI, § 4 Boundaries of State
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The boundaries of the state may be enlarged, with the consent of congress and the general assembly. See boundary compromise agreements at the end of Volume IV of the Code.