When the defendant makes defense it is not necessary to prove the defendant in possession of the premises. [C51, §2007; R60, §3575; C73, §3254; C97, §4191; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 12241; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §646.12 ]
Possession.
Iowa Code § 646.12, under RECOVERY OF REAL PROPERTY.
Iowa Code § 646.12