Iowa Joint Motion to Proceed as an Expedited Civil Action (573.51 KB) is a document used by litigants in Iowa state court to request an expedited civil action. This document is used to request a quicker resolution of a case by having it placed on a fast-track docket, allowing for a more expeditious resolution. It can be used when a party believes they should be given priority due to special circumstances, or when they feel the traditional civil action process is too slow and cumbersome. The document outlines the grounds for requesting an expedited action, the reasons why the request should be granted, and the proposed course of action. There are two types of Iowa Joint Motion to Proceed as an Expedited Civil Action (573.51 KB): the Standard Form and the Short Form. The Standard Form is used when the expedited action is due to special circumstances, such as a medical emergency or a contract dispute with a short timeline. The Short Form is used when the parties are simply requesting a faster resolution than the traditional civil action process would allow. Both forms require the same basic information, including the names of the parties involved, the nature of the dispute, and the reasons why an expedited action is desired.