Iowa Case Commentaries

Proper Preservation of Lesser Included Offense Objections: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Kenneth Hepperle

Date: Apr 27, 1995

Proper Preservation of Lesser Included Offense Objections: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Kenneth Hepperle Introduction The case of STATE of Iowa v. Kenneth Hepperle, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Distinct Offenses and Double Jeopardy: Insights from STATE v. Wissing

Date: Mar 30, 1995

Distinct Offenses and Double Jeopardy: Insights from STATE v. Wissing Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Iowa v. Fredric William Wissing, the Supreme Court of Iowa addressed critical...

Interpretation of Foster Care in Permanency Hearings: In the Interest of N.M. and M.M.

Date: Feb 23, 1995

Interpretation of Foster Care in Permanency Hearings: In the Interest of N.M. and M.M. Introduction The case of In the Interest of N.M. and M.M., Minor Children, adjudicated in the Supreme Court of...

Expansion of Workers' Compensation to Pure Mental Injuries under Iowa Code Chapter 85

Date: Jan 19, 1995

Expansion of Workers' Compensation to Pure Mental Injuries under Iowa Code Chapter 85 Introduction The case of Francis C. Dunlavey v. Economy Fire and Casualty Co. and Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co....

Consideration of Workers' Compensation Settlements in Child Support Modifications: Insights from In re the Marriage of Cynthia Ann Swan and Brent Noel Swan

Date: Jan 19, 1995

Consideration of Workers' Compensation Settlements in Child Support Modifications: Insights from In re the Marriage of Cynthia Ann Swan and Brent Noel Swan Introduction The case of In re the Marriage...

State v. Liggins: Territorial Jurisdiction and Admissibility of Prior Crimes Evidence

Date: Dec 21, 1994

State v. Liggins: Territorial Jurisdiction and Admissibility of Prior Crimes Evidence Introduction State of Iowa v. Stanley Carter Liggins is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Continued Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence: In the Interest of T.J.O.

Date: Nov 29, 1994

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Continued Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence: In the Interest of T.J.O. Introduction In the Interest of T.J.O. is a landmark case decided by the Court of...

Establishing 'Substantial Change in Circumstances' for Child Support Modification: Guyer v. Guyer

Date: Oct 20, 1994

Establishing 'Substantial Change in Circumstances' for Child Support Modification: Guyer v. Guyer Introduction In re The Marriage of Carla Sue Guyer and Curtis Dale Guyer (522 N.W.2d 818) is a...

Preservation of Constitutional Claims in Administrative Agency Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of Soo Line Railroad Co. v. Iowa Department of Transportation

Date: Oct 18, 1994

Preservation of Constitutional Claims in Administrative Agency Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of Soo Line Railroad Co. v. Iowa Department of Transportation Introduction The case of Soo Line...

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Abandonment and Best Interests: Analysis of In the Interest of M.S. and T.S. v. State of Iowa

Date: Jul 28, 1994

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Abandonment and Best Interests: Analysis of In the Interest of M.S. and T.S., Minor Children, K.S. v. State of Iowa Introduction The case of In the Interest of...

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds State's Right to Credit Group Disability Payments in Workers' Compensation Awards

Date: Jul 28, 1994

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds State's Right to Credit Group Disability Payments in Workers' Compensation Awards Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Virgil Erbe delves into the intricate interplay...

Affirmation of Murder Conviction in State of Iowa v. Paul A. Anderson

Date: Jun 18, 1994

Affirmation of Murder Conviction in State of Iowa v. Paul A. Anderson Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Paul A. Anderson, decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa on June 17, 1994,...

Cumulative Injuries and Permanent Total Disability: A Landmark Decision in Second Injury Fund Claims

Date: May 26, 1994

Cumulative Injuries and Permanent Total Disability: A Landmark Decision in Second Injury Fund Claims Introduction The case of Second Injury Fund of Iowa v. Larry P. Shank (516 N.W.2d 808) represents...

Affirmation of Double Jeopardy Principles in STATE of Iowa v. Paul Joel Ray

Date: May 26, 1994

Affirmation of Double Jeopardy Principles in STATE of Iowa v. Paul Joel Ray Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Iowa v. Paul Joel Ray (516 N.W.2d 863), decided on May 25, 1994, the Supreme...

Establishing Procedural Due Process in CINA Proceedings: Insights from In the Interest of A.M.H.

Date: May 26, 1994

Establishing Procedural Due Process in CINA Proceedings: Insights from In the Interest of A.M.H. Introduction The case of In the Interest of A.M.H., A Minor Child, T.H.H., Mother, Appellant (516...

Establishing Standards for Termination of Parental Rights Based on Mental Illness

Date: Apr 27, 1994

Establishing Standards for Termination of Parental Rights Based on Mental Illness Introduction The case of In the Interest of L.M.W., adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of Iowa in 1994, centers on...

Serious Assault Not a Lesser Included Offense of Assault While Participating in a Felony: Insights from State v. Finnel

Date: Apr 21, 1994

Serious Assault Not a Lesser Included Offense of Assault While Participating in a Felony: Insights from State v. Finnel Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. John Ray Finnel, 515...

Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Protections Against Retaliatory Discharge

Date: Feb 24, 1994

Recognition of Retaliatory Discharge in Violation of Public Policy: Lara v. Thomas Introduction In the landmark case of Rebecca Lara v. Charles Thomas, d/b/a Fort Dodge Animal Hospital, 512 N.W.2d...

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE of Iowa v. Jeremy Jason Mann

Date: Feb 24, 1994

Ensuring Competency and Judicial Impartiality: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Jeremy Jason Mann Introduction The case of STATE of Iowa v. Jeremy Jason Mann (512 N.W.2d 528, Supreme Court of Iowa,...

Supreme Court of Iowa Clarifies Standards for Punitive Damages and Attorney Fee Awards in Breach of Settlement Agreements

Date: Jan 21, 1994

Supreme Court of Iowa Clarifies Standards for Punitive Damages and Attorney Fee Awards in Breach of Settlement Agreements Introduction In Hockenberg Equipment Company v. Hockenberg's Equipment Supply...