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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of Fashion Fabrics of Iowa, Inc., d/b/a Fashion...
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., 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 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. 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 Introduction The case of In the Matter of...
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., 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 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 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 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. Introduction In the landmark case C J Fertilizer, Inc. v. Allied Mutual...