Enhancing the Requirements for Common-Law Marriage: Insights from In the Matter of the Estate of Otto T. Dallman Introduction The case In the Matter of the Estate of Otto T. Dallman, Deceased. Martha...
Voluntariness of Confessions in STATE of Iowa v. Bennett Cullison Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Bennett Cullison, 227 N.W.2d 121 (Iowa 1975), is a pivotal case that examines the voluntariness of...
Divided Custody as the Least Detrimental Alternative: Insights from In re the Marriage of Winter Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Joan Irene Winter and Earl George Winter adjudicated by...
Bowen Custody Decision: Abandoning Maternal Presumption in Child Custody Cases Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Catherine Bowen and Lloyd C. Bowen, Jr. (219 N.W.2d 683) adjudicated by...
Reeves v. State of Iowa: Defining Unlawful Possession of Stimulant and Depressant Drugs Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Dennis Eugene Reeves, 209 N.W.2d 18 (Iowa, 1973), represents a...
Corporate Fraud and Exemplary Damages in Pre-Cut Home Sales: Supreme Court of Iowa in Oli v. Northrup Introduction Oli v. J. Northrup and Klara Northrup, 204 N.W.2d 850 (Supreme Court of Iowa, 1973),...
Elimination of Fault Consideration in Alimony and Property Division: In re the Marriage of Lorena Dodd Williams and Elmer Williams Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Lorena Dodd Williams...
Strict Adherence to Implied Consent Act in DUI Manslaughter Cases: Analysis of State v. Wallin Introduction State of Iowa v. Jack I. Wallin is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Mandated Authorization for Breath Tests Affirmed in State of Iowa v. George William Hraha Introduction The landmark case of State of Iowa v. George William Hraha, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Defining Damages in Wrongful Death Actions: Analysis of SCHMITT v. JENKINS TRUCK LINES, INC., 170 N.W.2d 632 (Iowa, 1969) Introduction SCHMITT v. JENKINS TRUCK LINES, INC. is a landmark case...
Ensuring Voluntariness and Understanding in Guilty Pleas: Analysis of State v. Sisco Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Thomas Eugene Sisco, 169 N.W.2d 542 (Iowa Supreme Court,...
Recognition of Emotional Abuse in Divorce: Schantz v. Schantz Introduction Edna M. Schantz v. Elmer M. Schantz is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on December 10, 1968. The...
Substantial Compliance Affirmed: Implied Consent Blood Evidence in Iowa OMVI Cases Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Danny Earl Charlson, 261 Iowa 497 (1967), the Supreme Court of...
Admissibility of Parol Evidence in Contract Interpretation: Insights from HAMILTON v. WOSEPKA Introduction V.B. Hamilton v. Lyle Wosepka et al. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Prospective Jurisdiction and the Discovery Rule: CHRISCHILLES v. GRISWOLD Introduction John R. Chrischilles, an Iowa resident, initiated a legal action against David J. Griswold, a nonresident...
Proper Inclusion of Prior Convictions in Information for Enhanced Penalties: Analysis of State of Iowa v. Joseph R. Eichler Introduction The case of State of Iowa, appellant, v. Joseph R. Eichler,...
Affirmation of Statutory Boards: Analysis of Hansen v. Carlisle (1953) Introduction The case of Chris Hansen et al. v. Ralph Henderson et al., reported in 244 Iowa 650 and decided by the Supreme...
Enhancing the Role of Expert Testimony in Negligence Cases: Insights from Homer Grismore v. Consolidated Products Co. (232 Iowa 328) Introduction The case of Homer Grismore v. Consolidated Products...
Kisling v. Thierman: Establishing Negligence as a Matter of Law in Automobile Collisions Introduction LUCILLE KISLING, Appellee, v. ELMER THIERMAN et al., Appellants is a landmark case decided by the...