Admissibility of Other Crimes Evidence in Kidnapping Cases: Insights from STATE v. Edgar K. Bayles Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Iowa v. Edgar K. Bayles, 551 N.W.2d 600 (Iowa 1996),...
Rescission Based on Misrepresentation and Warranty Obligations under the Magnuson-Moss Act: Hyler v. Garner Introduction In the landmark case of James Hyler and Bonnie Hyler v. Ed Garner and Ed...
Clarifying Equitable Distribution: Handling Premarital Assets and Family Gifts in Divorce – In re Marriage of Miller Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Mary Diane Miller and Dwight...
Affirmation of Extortion Conviction in State of Iowa v. Patrick John Crone Introduction State of Iowa v. Patrick John Crone, 545 N.W.2d 267 (Iowa 1996), is a seminal case in Iowa jurisprudence that...
Reaffirming the Parol Evidence Rule and Fiduciary Shield in Partnership Agreements: Whalen v. Connelly Introduction In the landmark case of Michael L. Whalen v. John E. Connelly, the Supreme Court of...
Defining the Valuation of Defined Benefit Pensions in Marital Dissolutions: In re Marriage of Benson Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Robert L. Benson and Camy A. Benson, adjudicated by...
Affirmation of Statutory Protection for Institutional Allowances in Child Support Enforcement Introduction The case of State of Iowa ex rel. Chastity Lankford v. Donald Allbee revolves around the...
Nelson v. Second Injury Fund of Iowa: Correct Application of Apportionment and Age Factors in Workers' Compensation Introduction Nelson v. Second Injury Fund of Iowa is a pivotal case decided by the...
Affirmation of Robbery and Theft Convictions: Insights from State v. Rice Introduction State of Iowa v. Arthur Merlin Rice (543 N.W.2d 884, 1996) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Cohabitation Defined: Insights from State of Iowa v. Francis V. Kellogg Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Francis V. Kellogg, 542 N.W.2d 514 (Iowa 1996), presents a pivotal examination of the...
Affirmation of Age Discrimination Verdict Under ADEA Principles Introduction The case of Bernard J. Vaughan v. Must, Inc. delves into allegations of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in...
AFFIRMATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATION IN In the Interest of R.R.K., K.A.O., and H.G.O. Introduction The case of In the Interest of R.R.K., K.A.O., and H.G.O., Minor Children, J.L.O., Putative...
Extension and Conversion of Rehabilitative Alimony: Insights from In re the Marriage of Wessels Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Yvonne M. Wessels and James V. Wessels (542 N.W.2d 486,...
Clarifying Employment Contracts: The Impact of Disclaimers in Employee Handbooks Introduction The case Terry Anderson, Appellant, v. Douglas Lomason Company, Appellee, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Intoxication Exclusion Upheld in Life Insurance Claim: Analysis of Paubla Benavides v. J.C. Penney Life Insurance Company Introduction The case of Paubla Benavides, Administrator of the Estate of...
Double Jeopardy Protection Affirmed: STATE of Iowa v. Tyrone Eugene Halliburton Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Tyrone Eugene Halliburton, 539 N.W.2d 339 (Iowa Supreme Court, 1995), is a pivotal case...
Best Interest of the Child Prevails Over Cultural Stereotypes: Analysis of In re the Marriage of Kleist and Mendez Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of David Allen Kleist and Adriana Hilda...
No Private Cause of Action for Negligent Release of Confidential Student Records under Iowa Code Chapter 22 Introduction The case William Marcus v. Douglas Young and State of Iowa (538 N.W.2d 285)...
Supreme Court of Iowa on Fraudulent Conveyances and Alter Ego Doctrine in Richardson v. Richardson Professional Corporation Introduction The case of Richardson v. Richardson Professional Corporation...
Affirmation of Roadblock Constitutionality in STATE of Iowa v. Sue Anne Loyd Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Sue Anne Loyd, 530 N.W.2d 708 (Iowa 1995), presents a significant judicial analysis...