Iowa Case Commentaries

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: Insights from Hinkle v. State of Iowa

Date: Mar 20, 1980

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: Insights from Hinkle v. State of Iowa Introduction Elbert James Hinkle, Appellant, v. State of Iowa, Appellee is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Ensuring Due Process in Criminal Indictments: Insights from State v. Marti

Date: Mar 20, 1980

Ensuring Due Process in Criminal Indictments: Insights from State v. Marti Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Dale Marti, 290 N.W.2d 570 (Iowa 1980), the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Substantial Evidence Standard Affirmed in STATE v. ROBINSON

Date: Feb 21, 1980

Substantial Evidence Standard Affirmed in STATE v. ROBINSON Introduction State of Iowa v. Ronald Alexander Robinson, 288 N.W.2d 337 (Iowa, 1980), represents a pivotal case in the realm of criminal...

Clarifying Causation and Disability in Occupational Disease Claims: McSpadden v. Big Ben Coal Co.

Date: Jan 24, 1980

Clarifying Causation and Disability in Occupational Disease Claims: McSpadden v. Big Ben Coal Co. Introduction McSpadden v. Big Ben Coal Company, Old Republic Insurance Company, and Iowa Industrial...

Strengthening Fourth Amendment Protections in Arson Investigations: Insights from State v. Hansen

Date: Dec 20, 1979

Strengthening Fourth Amendment Protections in Arson Investigations: Insights from State v. Hansen Introduction The landmark decision in State of Iowa v. Elaine Sue Hansen, 286 N.W.2d 163 (Iowa 1979),...

State v. Hildebrand: Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Sentencing OMVUI Offenses

Date: Jun 28, 1979

State v. Hildebrand: Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Sentencing OMVUI Offenses Introduction In State of Iowa v. Dorothy Faye Hildebrand, 280 N.W.2d 393 (Iowa 1979), the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Limits of PERB Jurisdiction in Joint Employment Situations: Jackson County Public Hospital v. PERB

Date: Jun 28, 1979

Limits of PERB Jurisdiction in Joint Employment Situations: Jackson County Public Hospital v. PERB Introduction In the seminal case of Jackson County Public Hospital v. Public Employment Relations...

Waiver of Speedy Trial Rights Through Defense Counsel's Continuance Motions: Iowa Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Feb 22, 1979

Waiver of Speedy Trial Rights Through Defense Counsel's Continuance Motions: Iowa Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case State of Iowa v. Thomas Joseph O'Connell, decided...

Implied Covenant of Business Continuity in Commercial Subleases: Fashion Fabrics of Iowa, Inc. v. Retail Investors Corporation

Date: May 18, 1978

Implied Covenant of Business Continuity in Commercial Subleases: Fashion Fabrics of Iowa, Inc. v. Retail Investors Corporation Introduction The case of Fashion Fabrics of Iowa, Inc., d/b/a Fashion...

Comprehensive Commentary on State of Iowa v. Edward R. Coil (264 N.W.2d 293)

Date: Mar 23, 1978

Regulation of Sexual Conduct Involving Minors: An Analysis of State of Iowa v. Edward R. Coil Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Edward R. Coil, reported at (264 N.W.2d 293) and decided by the...

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Briggs Transportation Co. v. Starr Sales Co.

Date: Feb 23, 1978

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Briggs Transportation Co. v. Starr Sales Co., Inc. Introduction Briggs Transportation Co., Inc. v. Starr Sales Co., Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Right to Counsel in Implied Consent Chemical Testing: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. Hon. Harold D. Vietor

Date: Jan 19, 1978

Right to Counsel in Implied Consent Chemical Testing: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. Hon. Harold D. Vietor Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa's decision in STATE of Iowa v. Hon. Harold D. Vietor,...

Trade Secret Protection and Unfair Competition: Insights from Basic Chemicals, Inc. v. Benson et al.

Date: Mar 17, 1977

Trade Secret Protection and Unfair Competition: Insights from Basic Chemicals, Inc. v. Benson et al. Introduction Basic Chemicals, Inc. v. Richard E. Benson et al. (251 N.W.2d 220) is a landmark case...

Ensuring Equitable Asset Division Through Accurate Valuation: Supreme Court of Iowa’s Decision in In the Matter of Ralph Edward Locke and Margaret Locke

Date: Oct 21, 1976

Ensuring Equitable Asset Division Through Accurate Valuation: Supreme Court of Iowa’s Decision in In the Matter of Ralph Edward Locke and Margaret Locke Introduction The case of In the Matter of...

Establishing Grounds for Emotional Distress Claims in Funeral Service Contracts: Meyer v. Nottger

Date: May 20, 1976

Establishing Grounds for Emotional Distress Claims in Funeral Service Contracts: Meyer v. Nottger Introduction Meyer v. Nottger, 241 N.W.2d 911 (Iowa 1976), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Res Judicata and the Limits of Amending Pleadings in Fraud Actions: Insights from B B Asphalt Co. v. T.S. McShane Co.

Date: May 20, 1976

Res Judicata and the Limits of Amending Pleadings in Fraud Actions: Insights from B B Asphalt Co., Inc. v. T.S. McShane Co., Inc. Introduction The case of B B Asphalt Co., Inc. v. T.S. McShane Co.,...

State v. Conner: Affirming Felony Murder Standards and Upholding Evidence Admissibility

Date: Apr 15, 1976

State v. Conner: Affirming Felony Murder Standards and Upholding Evidence Admissibility Introduction State of Iowa v. Atwell Junior Conner (241 N.W.2d 447, 1976) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

STATE v. BLACKWELL: Affirming Conviction Despite Defendant's Exclusion from Post-Incident Juror Examination

Date: Jan 22, 1976

STATE v. BLACKWELL: Affirming Conviction Despite Defendant's Exclusion from Post-Incident Juror Examination Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Lloyd Henry Blackwell, 238 N.W.2d 131 (Iowa, 1976),...

Implied Consent and the Use of FAIT Tests in DUI Cases: State v. Young

Date: Aug 30, 1975

Implied Consent and the Use of FAIT Tests in DUI Cases: State of Iowa v. Robert Earl Young Introduction Case Citation: State of Iowa, Appellee, v. Robert Earl Young, Appellant. (232 N.W.2d 535)...

Reasonable Expectations and Unconscionability in Insurance Burglary Definitions: Fertilizer Inc. v. Allied Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: May 17, 1975

Reasonable Expectations and Unconscionability in Insurance Burglary Definitions: Fertilizer Inc. v. Allied Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction In the landmark case C J Fertilizer, Inc. v. Allied Mutual...