policy rule in Iowa

24 Iowa opinions name it 1 courts 1897–2016 0 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 (12)

Case	Followed	Cited
Brown v. Superior Court in & for Maricopa Cy.green ariz · 1983 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016Co., 657 N.W.2d 715 , 716–17 (Iowa 2003) (per curiam); see also Brown, 670 P.2d at 728 n.1 (“[T]here are many problems involved in 50 allowing a claimant simultaneously to pursue both a claim under the coverage provided by the policy and a bad-faith claim based upon the insurer’s refusal to pay the policy claim. 2016Co., 657 N.W.2d 715, 716-17 (Iowa 2003) (per curiam); see also Brown, 670 P.2d at 728 n. 1 (“[Tjhere are many problems involved in allowing a claimant simultaneously to pursue both a claim under the coverage provided by the policy and a bad-faith claim based upon the insurer’s refusal to pay the policy claim.	2	2
Warnke v. IMT Insurance Co.green iowa · 2003 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016Co., 657 N.W.2d 715 , 716–17 (Iowa 2003) (per curiam); see also Brown, 670 P.2d at 728 n.1 (“[T]here are many problems involved in 50 allowing a claimant simultaneously to pursue both a claim under the coverage provided by the policy and a bad-faith claim based upon the insurer’s refusal to pay the policy claim. 2016Co., 657 N.W.2d 715, 716-17 (Iowa 2003) (per curiam); see also Brown, 670 P.2d at 728 n. 1 (“[Tjhere are many problems involved in allowing a claimant simultaneously to pursue both a claim under the coverage provided by the policy and a bad-faith claim based upon the insurer’s refusal to pay the policy claim.	1	2
Reuter v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.green iowa · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 1 sentence 2005Stephen S. Ashley, Bad Faith Actions Liability & Damages § 5:04, at 5-17 to 5-18 (2d ed.1997) (also discussing exceptions to this rule, none of which are implicated here) [hereinafter “Bad Faith Actions ”]; accord Reuter, 469 N.W.2d at 254 (noting that existence of submissible jury question on insured’s entitlement to policy benefits will generally, though not automatically, establish that the issue is fairly debatable); see also Chateau Chamberay Homeowners Ass’n v. Associated Int’l Ins.	1	1
Moritz Ex Rel. Moritz v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.green iowa · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004She points out that this condition is designed to reduce “ ‘the possibility that a motorist who loses control of his vehicle through his own negligence will be able to recover under the uninsured motorist coverage by alleging that an unknown vehicle caused the [insured’s] injuries.’ ” Moritz, 434 N.W.2d at 627 (citation omitted).	1	1
Red Giant Oil Co. v. Lawlorgreen iowa · 1995 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 1 sentence 1997It asserts Waits should have given Fay a covenant not to sue in order to comply with the policy requirement of “legally entitled to recover.” Cf Red Giant Oil Co. v. Lawlor, 528 N.W.2d 524, 532 (Iowa 1995) (relying, in part, on the technical distinction between a release and a covenant not to sue in concluding insured was “legally obligated to pay” the injured party despite settlement between insured and injured party).	1	1
Midwest Office Technology, Inc. v. American Alliance Insurance Co.green iowa · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996Similarly, in Midwest Office Technology, Inc. v. American Alliance Insurance Co., 437 N.W.2d 555, 557 (Iowa 1989), we reviewed our prior cases involving section 515.101 and approved the district court’s conclusion that section 515.101 was inapplicable because the policy defense was not based on abrogation of the policy but rather the limits placed on the coverage afforded thereunder. 1996Midwest Office, 437 N.W.2d at 557 .	1	1
Lenning v. Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Divisiongreen iowa · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989 1 sentence 1989Lenning v. Iowa Dep’t of Transp., 368 N.W.2d 98, 102 (Iowa 1985).	1	1
Barlow Ex Rel. Iblings v. Iblingsgreen iowa · 1968 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981After reviewing these reasons, the court concluded: “Domestic tranquility, proper parental discipline and control, family unity, and social responsibility are ample grounds to sustain the policy and the doctrine.” Id. at 718 , 156 N.W.2d at 107-08 (emphasis in original). 1981After reviewing these reasons, the court concluded: “Domestic tranquility, proper parental discipline and control, family unity, and social responsibility are ample grounds to sustain the policy and the doctrine.” Id. at 718 , 156 N.W.2d at 107-08 (emphasis in original).	1	1
Windus v. Great Plains Gasgreen iowa · 1963 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980While the basic policy in rule 215.1 reinstatement applications is to use a liberal approach in order to allow trial on the merits, Rath, 199 N.W.2d at 337 , that principle has been limited to the concept of “expeditious trials on the merits, under settled rules of procedure.” Wharff, 219 N.W.2d at 22 , quoting from Windus v. Great Plains Gas, 255 Iowa 587, 600 , 122 N.W.2d 901, 909 (1963) (emphasis in the original). 1980While the basic policy in rule 215.1 reinstatement applications is to use a liberal approach in order to allow trial on the merits, Rath, 199 N.W.2d at 337 , that principle has been limited to the concept of “expeditious trials on the merits, under settled rules of procedure.” Wharff, 219 N.W.2d at 22 , quoting from Windus v. Great Plains Gas, 255 Iowa 587, 600 , 122 N.W.2d 901, 909 (1963) (emphasis in the original).	1	1
Soppe v. Soppegreen iowa · 1943 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1945–1945 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1
In Re Estate of Newsongreen iowa · 1928 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1945–1945 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1
Stoner v. First American Fire Insurancegreen iowa · 1933 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1935–1935	1	1

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Also cited on this issue (26)

Case	Cited	Years
Rohret v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. green iowa · 1979 2 sentences 2004In Rohret v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 276 N.W.2d 418 (Iowa 1979), this court held section 516A.1 authorized a policy clause such as that found in Orion’s policy requiring physical contact when the tortfeasor motorist is not identified. 276 N.W.2d at 418 . 662 No automobile liability or motor vehicle liability insurance policy ... shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this state ... unless coverage is provided in such policy or supplemental thereto, for the protection of persons insured under such policy who are legally entitled to recover damages from the owner or op 2004In Rohret v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 276 N.W.2d 418 (Iowa 1979), this court held section 516A.1 authorized a policy clause such as that found in Orion’s policy requiring physical contact when the tortfeasor motorist is not identified. 276 N.W.2d at 418 . 662 No automobile liability or motor vehicle liability insurance policy ... shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this state ... unless coverage is provided in such policy or supplemental thereto, for the protection of persons insured under such policy who are legally entitled to recover damages from the owner or op	2	1989–2004
Lakeside Plywood & Building Materials, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. green wis · 1977 2 sentences 1989We have also considered Midwest’s suggestion that the policy clause should be held invalid on public policy grounds citing Lakeside Plywood & Building Materials, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 75 Wis.2d 484 , 250 N.W.2d 1 (1977). 1989We have also considered Midwest’s suggestion that the policy clause should be held invalid on public policy grounds citing Lakeside Plywood & Building Materials, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 75 Wis.2d 484 , 250 N.W.2d 1 (1977).	1	1989–1989
Rath v. Sholty green iowa · 1972 1 sentence 1980While the basic policy in rule 215.1 reinstatement applications is to use a liberal approach in order to allow trial on the merits, Rath, 199 N.W.2d at 337 , that principle has been limited to the concept of “expeditious trials on the merits, under settled rules of procedure.” Wharff, 219 N.W.2d at 22 , quoting from Windus v. Great Plains Gas, 255 Iowa 587, 600 , 122 N.W.2d 901, 909 (1963) (emphasis in the original).	1	1980–1980
Wharff v. Iowa Methodist Hospital green iowa · 1974 1 sentence 1980While the basic policy in rule 215.1 reinstatement applications is to use a liberal approach in order to allow trial on the merits, Rath, 199 N.W.2d at 337 , that principle has been limited to the concept of “expeditious trials on the merits, under settled rules of procedure.” Wharff, 219 N.W.2d at 22 , quoting from Windus v. Great Plains Gas, 255 Iowa 587, 600 , 122 N.W.2d 901, 909 (1963) (emphasis in the original).	1	1980–1980
Prosk v. Allstate Insurance green illappct · 1967 2 sentences 1979Prosk v. Allstate Insurance Co., 82 Ill.App.2d 457 , 226 N.E.2d 498 (1967); Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 197 Neb. 118 , 246 N.W.2d 874 (1976); Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 5 N.C.App. 181 , 167 S.E.2d 876 (1969). 1979Prosk v. Allstate Insurance Co., 82 Ill.App.2d 457 , 226 N.E.2d 498 (1967); Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 197 Neb. 118 , 246 N.W.2d 874 (1976); Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 5 N.C.App. 181 , 167 S.E.2d 876 (1969).	1	1979–1979
Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green neb · 1976 2 sentences 1979Prosk v. Allstate Insurance Co., 82 Ill.App.2d 457 , 226 N.E.2d 498 (1967); Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 197 Neb. 118 , 246 N.W.2d 874 (1976); Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 5 N.C.App. 181 , 167 S.E.2d 876 (1969). 1979Prosk v. Allstate Insurance Co., 82 Ill.App.2d 457 , 226 N.E.2d 498 (1967); Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 197 Neb. 118 , 246 N.W.2d 874 (1976); Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 5 N.C.App. 181 , 167 S.E.2d 876 (1969).	1	1979–1979
Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. green ncctapp · 1969 2 sentences 1979Prosk v. Allstate Insurance Co., 82 Ill.App.2d 457 , 226 N.E.2d 498 (1967); Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 197 Neb. 118 , 246 N.W.2d 874 (1976); Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 5 N.C.App. 181 , 167 S.E.2d 876 (1969). 1979Prosk v. Allstate Insurance Co., 82 Ill.App.2d 457 , 226 N.E.2d 498 (1967); Grace v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 197 Neb. 118 , 246 N.W.2d 874 (1976); Hendricks v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 5 N.C.App. 181 , 167 S.E.2d 876 (1969).	1	1979–1979
Fuerste v. Bemis green iowa · 1968 2 sentences 1971In Fuerste v. Bemis, supra, 156 N.W.2d at page 834 , we said, “The basic premise of the most significant relationships theory is that the court of the forum should apply the policy of the state with the most interest in the litigants and the outcome of the litigation.” (Emphasis added.) If we employ the Minnesota pre-Thill rule, we brush aside the “basic premise” of the most significant relationship doctrine since the policy of that rule has now been repudiated. 1971In Fuerste v. Bemis, supra, 156 N.W.2d at page 834 , we said, "The basic premise of the most significant relationships theory is that the court of the forum should apply the policy of the state with the most interest in the litigants and the outcome of the litigation." (Emphasis added.) If we employ the Minnesota pre-Thill rule, we brush aside the "basic premise" of the most significant relationship doctrine since the policy of that rule has now been repudiated.	1	1971–1971
Nahas v. Noble green · 1966 2 sentences 1968Nahas v. Noble, 77 N.M. 139 , 420 P.2d 127 , and citations. 1968Nahas v. Noble, 77 N.M. 139 , 420 P.2d 127 , and citations.	1	1968–1968
McCann v. Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance green iowa · 1942 2 sentences 1961Thus, in McCann v. Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Co., 231 Iowa 509, 511 , 1 N.W.2d 682, 684 , we affirmed a directed verdict for the defendant where the coverage clause broadly insured against public liability caused by the operation of the plaintiff’s automobile; while at another point in the policy there was a clause excluding coverage under “ ‘Coverages A * * , while the automobile is operated by any person under the age of 14 years, or by any person in violation of any state, federal or provincial law as to age applicable to such person * ” It appeared the insured automobile was at th 1961Thus, in McCann v. Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Co., 231 Iowa 509, 511 , 1 N.W.2d 682, 684 , we affirmed a directed verdict for the defendant where the coverage clause broadly insured against public liability caused by the operation of the plaintiff’s automobile; while at another point in the policy there was a clause excluding coverage under “ ‘Coverages A * * , while the automobile is operated by any person under the age of 14 years, or by any person in violation of any state, federal or provincial law as to age applicable to such person * ” It appeared the insured automobile was at th	1	1961–1961
Seaboard Mut. Casualty Co. v. Profit green ca4 · 1940 1 sentence 1958Seaboard Mutual Casualty Co. v. Profit, supra, at page 599 of 108 F.2d.	1	1958–1958
In Re Estate of Onstot green iowa · 1938 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
In Re Estate of Stratman green iowa · 1942 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
In Re Estate of McKeon green iowa · 1940 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
In Re Estate of Willenbrock green iowa · 1940 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
Shoberg v. Rock green iowa · 1941 1 sentence 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . *374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
In Re Estate of Carpenter green iowa · 1942 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
Shoberg v. Rock neutral iowa · 1941 1 sentence 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . *374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
In Re Estate of Davie green iowa · 1938 2 sentences 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at 1945See Soppe v. Soppe, 232 Iowa 1293, 1297 , 8 N. W. 2d 243 ; In re Estate of Willenbrock, 228 Iowa 234, 243 , 290 N. W. 502 ; In re Estate of Newson, 206 Iowa 514, 523, 524 , 219 N. W. 305 ; In re Estate of Onstot, 224 Iowa 520, 522 , 277 N. W. 563 ; In re Estate of McKeon, 227 Iowa 1050, 1061 , 289 N. W. 915 ; In re Estate of Stratman, 231 Iowa 480, 487 , 1 N. W. 2d 636 ; Shoberg v. Rock, 230 Iowa 832, 837 , 298 N. W. 838 ; In re Estate of Carpenter, 232 Iowa 919, 929 , 5 N. W. 2d 175 . 374 “Nothing in the statute requires a statement to contain any specific form of pleading, or any prayer at	1	1945–1945
McCann v. Downey green iowa · 1940	1	1942–1942
Johnson v. Mutual Life Ins. Co. of New York green ca4 · 1934	1	1935–1935
Stoner v. First American Fire Insurance neutral iowa · 1934	1	1935–1935
Ætna Insurance v. Simmons neutral neb · 1896	1	1926–1926
John R. Davis Lumber Co. v. Hartford Fire Insurance green ca2 · 1897	1	1926–1926
Standard Insurance v. Langston neutral ark · 1895	1	1907–1907
O'Leary Bros. v. German-American Insurance neutral iowa · 1896	1	1897–1897

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IA § Iowa Code § 516A.1 (4)

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

CA 183 (1891–2026) TX 176 (1904–2026) IL 160 (1895–2026) NY 98 (1863–2025) LA 75 (1907–2023) PA 73 (1891–2026) MO 56 (1875–2021) WV 54 (1901–2026) MI 53 (1895–2024) NJ 49 (1902–2023) WA 48 (1894–2025) FL 47 (1936–2022) OH 44 (1912–2024) WI 43 (1953–2026) NC 34 (1915–2025) MD 30 (1933–2021) GA 29 (1921–2025) KS 29 (1917–2025) WY 29 (1978–2026) AZ 28 (1927–2022) MA 28 (1857–2021) AR 27 (1909–2025) IN 27 (1874–2024) IA 24 (1897–2016) KY 23 (1903–2025) MS 22 (1951–2015) AL 21 (1834–2018) MN 20 (1976–2014) NE 19 (1896–2022) OR 19 (1905–2023) TN 19 (1927–2021) NM 18 (1933–2016) VA 18 (1926–2025) CT 16 (1963–2025) VT 15 (1899–2024) DE 14 (1961–2024) CO 12 (1908–2017) OK 12 (1923–2022) UT 12 (1933–2022) SC 11 (1933–2026) AK 10 (1960–2004) ID 9 (1987–2022) NH 8 (1936–1999) ND 7 (1901–2024) DC 7 (1978–2025) SD 6 (1972–2026) MT 6 (1935–2016) NV 5 (2011–2022) RI 5 (1970–2004) ME 4 (1963–2002) HI 4 (1964–2015)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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