Iowa Case Commentaries

Tortious Termination for Pursuing Workers' Compensation: Insights from Mary Springer v. Weeks and Leo Company, Inc.

Date: Oct 14, 1988

Tortious Termination for Pursuing Workers' Compensation: Insights from Mary Springer v. Weeks and Leo Company, Inc. Introduction The case of Mary Springer v. Weeks and Leo Company, Inc., adjudicated...

Affirmation of Fiduciary Duty and Statute of Limitations in Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Cases

Date: May 12, 1988

Affirmation of Fiduciary Duty and Statute of Limitations in Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Cases Introduction The case of Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company v. Neil Rowe, an Individual is a...

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Abuse Acts to Rebut Consent Defenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Plaster

Date: May 12, 1988

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Abuse Acts to Rebut Consent Defenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Iowa v. Plaster Introduction State of Iowa v. Kevin Ray Plaster (424 N.W.2d 226, 1988) is a...

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Criteria for Termination of Parental Rights for Special Needs Children: In the Interest of A.M.S.

Date: Feb 18, 1988

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Criteria for Termination of Parental Rights for Special Needs Children: In the Interest of A.M.S. Introduction In the Interest of A.M.S. is a landmark case...

Lambert v. Everist: Pioneering Father's Right to Physical Custody in Iowa Family Law

Date: Feb 13, 1988

Lambert v. Everist: Pioneering Father's Right to Physical Custody in Iowa Family Law Introduction Lambert v. Everist, decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa on February 12, 1988, marks a significant...

Termination of Parental Rights in Favor of Foster Care: Analysis of In the Interests of A.C., A.C., S.C., S.C., and J.C., Minor Children, Appellants, K.C., Natural Mother, Appellee. (415 N.W.2d 609)

Date: Dec 4, 1987

Termination of Parental Rights in Favor of Foster Care In the Interests of A.C., A.C., S.C., S.C., and J.C., Minor Children, Appellants, K.C., Natural Mother, Appellee. (415 N.W.2d 609) Supreme Court...

Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Forum’s Statute of Limitations in Multi-State Negligence Case

Date: Jun 18, 1987

Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Forum’s Statute of Limitations in Multi-State Negligence Case Introduction In the landmark case of Marjorie Anne Cameron v. Larry E. Hardisty and Wenger Truck Line, Inc.,...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Rape Shield Law: Analyzing State v. Risdal

Date: Apr 16, 1987

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Rape Shield Law: Analyzing State of Iowa v. Risdal Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Eddie Charles Risdal, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on...

Affirmation of Joint Custody Framework in In re the Marriage of Zabecki

Date: Jun 19, 1986

Affirmation of Joint Custody Framework in In re the Marriage of Zabecki Introduction The case In re the Marriage of Christine Ann Zabecki and David Tadeusz Zabecki, reported in 389 N.W.2d 396 by the...

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Clear and Convincing Evidence: Insights from In the Interest of D.W., J.W., and M.W.

Date: Apr 17, 1986

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Clear and Convincing Evidence: Insights from In the Interest of D.W., J.W., and M.W. Introduction In the Interest of D.W., J.W., and M.W., Minor Children,...

Reaffirming the Non-Fiduciary Nature of Bank-Customer Relationships: Insights from Van Horn v. First National Bank

Date: Feb 26, 1986

Reaffirming the Non-Fiduciary Nature of Bank-Customer Relationships: Insights from Van Horn v. First National Bank Introduction The case of Van Horn v. First National Bank, decided by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Witness Credibility: Insights from State of Iowa v. Duane Myers

Date: Feb 20, 1986

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Witness Credibility: Insights from State of Iowa v. Duane Myers Introduction In State of Iowa v. Duane Myers, 382 N.W.2d 91 (Iowa 1986), the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Exclusivity of Iowa Civil Rights Act Remedies in Wrongful Discharge Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of Ste v. Northrup

Date: Aug 1, 1985

Exclusivity of Iowa Civil Rights Act Remedies in Wrongful Discharge Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of Ste v. Northrup Introduction Ste v. Northrup, a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Vinson v. Linn-Mar Community School District: Defamation Per Se and Limits on Emotional Distress Claims in Employment Disputes

Date: Jan 11, 1985

Vinson v. Linn-Mar Community School District: Defamation Per Se and Limits on Emotional Distress Claims in Employment Disputes Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in Vinson v. Linn-Mar Community...

Equitable Treatment of Parental Loans and Gifts in Divorce Proceedings: Vrban v. Vrban

Date: Dec 20, 1984

Equitable Treatment of Parental Loans and Gifts in Divorce Proceedings: Vrban v. Vrban Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Steven Michael Vrban and Mary Jo Vrban is a seminal decision by...

Protecting Parental Custody Rights Under the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Commentary on In the Interest of J.R.H. and M.J.H.

Date: Nov 15, 1984

Protecting Parental Custody Rights Under the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Commentary on In the Interest of J.R.H. and M.J.H., Children Introduction The case of In the Interest of J.R.H. and M.J.H.,...

Defining Effective Assistance of Counsel: Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. TAYLOR

Date: Jul 19, 1984

Defining Effective Assistance of Counsel: Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. TAYLOR Introduction STATE v. TAYLOR, 352 N.W.2d 683, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on July 18, 1984, serves as...

Reversal of Summary Judgment in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Pflibsen: Defining 'Non-Owned Car' Coverage

Date: Jun 14, 1984

Reversal of Summary Judgment in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Pflibsen: Defining 'Non-Owned Car' Coverage Introduction The case of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v....

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in STATE of Iowa v. Clyde Jack Bass

Date: May 17, 1984

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in STATE of Iowa v. Clyde Jack Bass Introduction In STATE of Iowa v. Clyde Jack Bass, 349 N.W.2d 498 (Iowa 1984), the Supreme Court of Iowa upheld the...

Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference: Insights from Da v. d George Harsha and Baxter Feed Center, Inc.

Date: May 11, 1984

Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference: Insights from Da v. d George Harsha and Baxter Feed Center, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Da v. d George Harsha and Baxter Feed Center, Inc....