Iowa Case Commentaries

Judicial Discretion in Child Support Awards and Income Assessment: Analysis of In re Marriage of Powell

Date: Jul 18, 1991

Judicial Discretion in Child Support Awards and Income Assessment: Analysis of In re Marriage of Powell Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Susan K. Baker Powell and Haydn B. Powell, Jr....

Good Faith Negotiation and Contract Termination: Insights from Iowa Fuel Minerals Inc. v. Iowa State Board of Regents

Date: Jun 20, 1991

Good Faith Negotiation and Contract Termination: Insights from Iowa Fuel Minerals Inc. v. Iowa State Board of Regents Introduction The case of Iowa Fuel Minerals Inc. v. Iowa State Board of Regents...

Equitable Division of Marital Assets in In re the Marriage of James Douglas Russell and Marcia Ann Russell

Date: May 30, 1991

Equitable Division of Marital Assets in In re the Marriage of James Douglas Russell and Marcia Ann Russell Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of James Douglas Russell and Marcia Ann Russell...

Retaliatory Discharge and Workers' Compensation: Insights from Smith v. Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.

Date: Jan 25, 1991

Retaliatory Discharge and Workers' Compensation: Insights from Smith v. Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc. Introduction Case: John W. Smith, Appellee, v. Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc., Appellant. Court:...

Strengthening Spousal Privilege: Insights from STATE v. Gregory Allen Hastings

Date: Dec 28, 1990

Strengthening Spousal Privilege: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Gregory Allen Hastings Introduction The case of STATE of Iowa v. Gregory Allen Hastings, decided by the Court of Appeals of Iowa on...

Termination of Parental Rights: Best Interests of the Child in In the Interest of L.L., a child

Date: Nov 3, 1990

Termination of Parental Rights: Best Interests of the Child in In the Interest of L.L., a child. Introduction The case In the Interest of L.L., a child. J.L., Father, Appellant, State of Iowa,...

Affirming Strict Standards for Termination of Parental Rights in Iowa

Date: Jul 19, 1990

Affirming Strict Standards for Termination of Parental Rights in Iowa Introduction The case titled In the Interests of M.W., T.W., and J.W., Minor Children. Appeal of C.O. (458 N.W.2d 847)...

Affirmation of Probable Cause in Drug-Related Arrest: Insights from State v. Bumpus

Date: Jul 19, 1990

Affirmation of Probable Cause in Drug-Related Arrest: Insights from State v. Bumpus Introduction State v. Claude F. Bumpus, 459 N.W.2d 619 (Iowa 1990), is a pivotal case in Iowa jurisprudence...

Clarifying Standards for Terminating Parental Rights: In the Interest of D.J.R., Supreme Court of Iowa

Date: May 24, 1990

Clarifying Standards for Terminating Parental Rights: In the Interest of D.J.R., Supreme Court of Iowa Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa's decision in In the Interest of D.J.R., 454 N.W.2d 838...

Iowa Supreme Court Expands Age Discrimination Protections and Judicial Jurisdiction: Hulme v. Barrett

Date: Dec 21, 1989

Iowa Supreme Court Expands Age Discrimination Protections and Judicial Jurisdiction: Hulme v. Barrett Introduction Diane Hulme v. Kenneth Barrett and Reinbeck Foods, Inc. (449 N.W.2d 629),...

Affirming At-Will Employment and Limiting Implied Contracts: Insights from Fogel v. Trustees of Iowa College

Date: Oct 14, 1989

Affirming At-Will Employment and Limiting Implied Contracts: Insights from Fogel v. Trustees of Iowa College Introduction Warren G. Fogel, employed by Grinnell College from August 1977 until his...

Preservation of Ineffective Assistance Claims and Juror Misconduct Standards in Iowa Jurisprudence: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. Johnson

Date: Aug 17, 1989

Preservation of Ineffective Assistance Claims and Juror Misconduct Standards in Iowa Jurisprudence: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. James Thomas Johnson Introduction STATE of Iowa v. James Thomas...

Affirming Age-Based Juror Exclusions: A Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BREWER

Date: Jul 20, 1989

Affirming Age-Based Juror Exclusions: A Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BREWER Introduction State v. Ronald Wayne Brewer, 444 N.W.2d 77 (Iowa, 1989), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reimbursement Alimony as Preferred Mechanism for Educational Advancement Support in Divorce: In re the Marriage of Francis

Date: Jul 14, 1989

Reimbursement Alimony as Preferred Mechanism for Educational Advancement Support in Divorce: In re the Marriage of Francis Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Thomas August Francis and...

Equitable Division of Marital Property and Alimony: Insights from In re the Marriage of Frances Ellen Muelhaupt and Joseph Daniel Muelhaupt

Date: May 13, 1989

Equitable Division of Marital Property and Alimony: Insights from In re the Marriage of Frances Ellen Muelhaupt and Joseph Daniel Muelhaupt Introduction In the landmark case In re the Marriage of...

Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Chronic Alcohol Abuse: In the Interest of R.J., D.J., B.J. and B.J.

Date: Mar 17, 1989

Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Chronic Alcohol Abuse: In the Interest of R.J., D.J., B.J. and B.J. Introduction The case of In the Interest of R.J., D.J., B.J. and B.J., E.J., Mother,...

Recognition of First-Party Bad Faith Claims in Insurance: Dolan v. Aid Insurance Company

Date: Dec 17, 1988

Recognition of First-Party Bad Faith Claims in Insurance: Dolan v. Aid Insurance Company Introduction Dolan v. Aid Insurance Company, 431 N.W.2d 790 (Iowa 1988), is a landmark case in Iowa's legal...

Affirmation of Alimony Modification Standards in In re the Marriage of Ruth Elizabeth Sjulin and Richard Lesley Sjulin

Date: Nov 24, 1988

Affirmation of Alimony Modification Standards in In re the Marriage of Ruth Elizabeth Sjulin and Richard Lesley Sjulin Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Ruth Elizabeth Sjulin and Richard...

Ambiguity in Business Pursuit Exclusions Interpreted in Favor of Insured's Expectations – Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. v. Voeltz

Date: Nov 24, 1988

Ambiguity in Business Pursuit Exclusions Interpreted in Favor of Insured's Expectations – Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. v. Voeltz Introduction The case of Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company v....

Reforming the Lesser-Included Offense Doctrine: Insights from State of Iowa v. Jeffries

Date: Oct 20, 1988

Reforming the Lesser-Included Offense Doctrine: Insights from State of Iowa v. James J. Jeffries Introduction State of Iowa v. James J. Jeffries, 430 N.W.2d 728 (Iowa, 1988), represents a pivotal...