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27 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1866–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruengreen
scotus · 2022 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025But it’s not easy to get to the plurality’s result through analysis of the plain text, as Bruen, 597 U.S. at 17, instructs.

2025Id.

22
State of Iowa v. Brent Michael Romergreen
iowa · 2013 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Romer, 832 N.W.2d at 182 (stating “the State had the right to charge multiple counts in the same offense to achieve judicial economy” in connection with whether there was a common scheme or plan).

2022See Romer, 832 N.W.2d at 182 (stating “the State had the right to charge multiple counts in the same offense to achieve judicial economy” in connection with whether there was a common scheme or plan).

22
State v. Tusinggreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2026
2 sentences

2026See id.; State v. Tusing, 344 N.W.2d 253, 254 (Iowa 1984) (“It is obvious that brass knuckles fulfill the first part of this test; unlike a revolver or a knife, which could be used for target shooting or to peel an apple, there is only one purpose for brass knuckles, and that is to inflict injury, presumably upon a human being.”).

2015Our supreme court had no trouble concluding “brass knuckles fulfill the first part of this test; unlike a revolver or a knife, which could be used for target shooting or to peel an apple, there is only one purpose for brass knuckles, and that is to inflict injury, presumably upon a human being.” Id. at 254 .

12
District of Columbia v. Hellergreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Bruen, 597 U.S. at 17; see also Heller, 554 U.S. at 592.

2025Bruen, 597 U.S. at 17 ; see also Heller, 554 U.S. at 592 .

11
Wende v. Orv Rocker Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc.green
iowactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025As noted, the heading for the lead argument in the defendants’ motion to enforce the settlement stated: “This Court has authority to summarily enforce settlement agreements where no genuine issue as to any material fact exists.” 21 (Emphases added.) The argument went on to recite the first part of the rule from Wende: “If the important facts are not in dispute, courts may summarily enforce the agreement on motion by one of the parties.” 530 N.W.2d at 94 (emphasis added).

2025As noted, the heading for the lead argument in the defendants’ motion to enforce the settlement stated: “This Court has authority to summarily enforce settlement agreements where no genuine issue as to any material fact exists.” 21 (Emphases added.) The argument went on to recite the first part of the rule from Wende: “If the important facts are not in dispute, courts may summarily enforce the agreement on motion by one of the parties.” 530 N.W.2d at 94 (emphasis added).

11
Supreme Court of Virginia v. Friedmangreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024We turn to the second prong of the test: “whether the state can show suf- ficient justification for the discrimination.”1 Democko, 840 N.W.2d at 293 ; see also Friedman, 487 U.S. at 65 .

11
Frideres v. Schiltzgreen
iowa · 1995 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Frideres v. Schiltz, 540 N.W.2d 261, 264 (Iowa 1995) (en banc) (“A law is retroactive if it affects acts or facts which occurred, or rights which accrued, before the law came into 6 force.”).

11
State Ex Rel. Lankford v. Allbeegreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Lankford v. Allbee, 544 N.W.2d 639, 641 (Iowa 1996) (“Moreover, the use of the word ‘may’ indicates that the director has discretion to make any of the deductions permitted by section 904.702.”); Feller v. Scott Cty.

11
State v. Magheegreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019We remand for further proceedings concerning Fishel’s request for support under Iowa Code section 236.5(1)(b)(6). 2002) (“By using the word ‘may,’ the legislature signaled its intention to place the decision about whether to file an affidavit to reveal or not reveal the biological parent’s identity squarely in the discretion of that parent.”); State v. Maghee, 573 N.W.2d 1, 5 (Iowa 1997) (“The first part of the rule is discretionary: the district court may order amendment so as to correct errors or omissions that either are or are not substantive.”); State ex rel.

11
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997The first part of rule 702 permits admission of “scientific knowledge.” Id. at 590 , 113 S.Ct. at 2795 , 125 L.Ed.2d at 480 .

1997The first part of rule 702 permits admission of “scientific knowledge.” Id. at 590 , 113 S.Ct. at 2795 , 125 L.Ed.2d at 480 .

11
State v. Hildebrantgreen
iowa · 1987 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997With regard to the first part of this test, defendant must “overcome the strong presumption counsel’s actions were reasonable under the circumstances and fell within the normal range of professional competency.” State v. Hildebrant, 405 N.W.2d 839, 841 (Iowa 1987).

11
State v. Zaehringergreen
iowa · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985With respect to the first part of the test, we conclude that armed robbery, the felony of which defendant was previously convicted, encompasses “stealing in an elemental sense,” see State v. Zaehringer, 325 N.W.2d at 756, and so involves dishonesty within the meaning of Martin .

11
Clark v. Iowa Department of Job Servicegreen
iowactapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982See Clark v. Iowa Department of Job Service, 317 N.W.2d 517, 518 (Iowa Ct.App.1982).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Solem v. Helm red
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2009Solem, 463 U.S. at 290 -91 & n. 17, 103 S.Ct. at 3010 & n. 17, 77 L.Ed.2d at 649 & n. 17.

2009Solem, 463 U.S. at 290 -91 & n. 17, 103 S.Ct. at 3010 & n. 17, 77 L.Ed.2d at 649 & n. 17.

22009–2009
Fagg v. Parker green
iowa · 1860
2 sentences

1913Fagg v. Parker, 11 Iowa, 18 ; State of Iowa v. Wilson, 12 Iowa, 424 .

1866Fagg v. Parker, 11 Iowa, 18 ; The State of Iowa v. Wilson, 12 Iowa, 424 .

21866–1913
State v. Wilson neutral
iowa · 1861
2 sentences

1913Fagg v. Parker, 11 Iowa, 18 ; State of Iowa v. Wilson, 12 Iowa, 424 .

1866Fagg v. Parker, 11 Iowa, 18 ; The State of Iowa v. Wilson, 12 Iowa, 424 .

21866–1913
Joseph W. Democko, Donald Jones and James Samis v. Iowa Department of Natural Resources green
iowa · 2013
1 sentence

2024We turn to the second prong of the test: “whether the state can show suf- ficient justification for the discrimination.”1 Democko, 840 N.W.2d at 293 ; see also Friedman, 487 U.S. at 65 .

12024–2024
Bearshield v. John Morrell & Co. green
iowa · 1997
1 sentence

2019In the first part of its analysis, the court found the employee failed to show she was substantially limited in her ability to care for herself or walk, citing her testimony “that she could do her normal activities at home.”3 Id. at 920 .

12019–2019
State v. Bruegger green
iowa · 2009
1 sentence

2017Id.

12017–2017
Snethen v. State green
iowa · 1981
2 sentences

1983Id.

1983Id.

11983–1983
Ehlers v. Iowa Warehouse Company green
iowa · 1971
1 sentence

1972Some two months after the trial court filed its decree we filed our opinion in Eh-lers v. Iowa Warehouse Co., supra. In Ehlers we overruled our prior holdings as to the second facet in the rule but left the first part of the rule, the limitations restrictions, unchanged.

11972–1972
Peterson v. Union Motor Sales Company green
iowa · 1954
2 sentences

1960It is true each was bound to use the care of an ordinarily prudent person under the circumstances; but, as we said in Peterson v. Union Motor Sales Company, 245 Iowa 1337, 1341 , 66 N.W.2d 496, 499 , while the standard required is the same, the conduct necessary to meet that standard is not always so.

1960It is true each was bound to use the care of an ordinarily prudent person under the circumstances; but, as we said in Peterson v. Union Motor Sales Company, 245 Iowa 1337, 1341 , 66 N.W.2d 496, 499 , while the standard required is the same, the conduct necessary to meet that standard is not always so.

11960–1960
Kisling v. Thierman green
iowa · 1932
2 sentences

1944Kisling v. Thierman, 214 Iowa 911 , 243 N. W. 552 ; Lukin v. Marvel, 219 Iowa 773 , 259 N. W. 782 .

1944Kisling v. Thierman, 214 Iowa 911 , 243 N. W. 552 ; Lukin v. Marvel, 219 Iowa 773 , 259 N. W. 782 .

11944–1944
Lukin v. Marvel neutral
iowa · 1935
2 sentences

1944Kisling v. Thierman, 214 Iowa 911 , 243 N. W. 552 ; Lukin v. Marvel, 219 Iowa 773 , 259 N. W. 782 .

1944Kisling v. Thierman, 214 Iowa 911 , 243 N. W. 552 ; Lukin v. Marvel, 219 Iowa 773 , 259 N. W. 782 .

11944–1944
Young v. Hendricks green
iowa · 1939
2 sentences

1939The first part of the instruction defines what an emergency is — “where one is required to act upon the impulse of the moment.” Young v. Hendricks, 226 Iowa 211 , 283 N. W. 895 .

1939The first part of the instruction defines what an emergency is — “where one is required to act upon the impulse of the moment.” Young v. Hendricks, 226 Iowa 211 , 283 N. W. 895 .

11939–1939
Looney v. Parker green
iowa · 1930
2 sentences

1933Furthermore, under the instruction, it became the duty of Mrs. Lurie, if there was danger of a collision, to bring her car to a stop and avoid injury, whether, as a reasonably prudent person, she could do SO' or not. ' The district court, in Looney v. Parker, 210 Iowa 85 , reading on pages 89 and 90 ( 230 N. W. 570, 572 ), gave the following instruction: “The driver of a car following another car has a duty to perform in being prepared for a sudden stop by the car ahead of him and keep at such a distance and' to maintain such control of his car as to enable him to stop without hitting the car

1933Furthermore, under the instruction, it became the duty of Mrs. Lurie, if there was danger of a collision, to bring her car to a stop and avoid injury, whether, as a reasonably prudent person, she could do SO' or not. ' The district court, in Looney v. Parker, 210 Iowa 85 , reading on pages 89 and 90 ( 230 N. W. 570, 572 ), gave the following instruction: “The driver of a car following another car has a duty to perform in being prepared for a sudden stop by the car ahead of him and keep at such a distance and' to maintain such control of his car as to enable him to stop without hitting the car

11933–1933
Jarvis v. Stone green
iowa · 1933
2 sentences

1933The driver’s duty was to exercise reasonable or ordinary care.” Again we said in Jarvis v. Stone, 216 Iowa 27 ( 247 N. W. 393, 396 ), reading on page 34: “The instruction [the one involved in the Jarvis case] cannot be approved on account of the statements in relation to the duty devolving on the driver of the car upon discovering, or at the time he should have discovered, the presence of the plaintiff on the road.

1933The driver’s duty was to exercise reasonable or ordinary care.” Again we said in Jarvis v. Stone, 216 Iowa 27 ( 247 N. W. 393, 396 ), reading on page 34: “The instruction [the one involved in the Jarvis case] cannot be approved on account of the statements in relation to the duty devolving on the driver of the car upon discovering, or at the time he should have discovered, the presence of the plaintiff on the road.

11933–1933
McPherrin v. Jones green
nd · 1895
1 sentence

1904McPherrin v. Jones, 5 N. D. 26 ( 65 N. W.

11904–1904

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 702.7 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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