23 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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State Of Iowa Vs. Jason Allen Winggreen2 sentences2015Id.; see also id. at 255 (Cady, J., dissenting) (explaining the “held to answer” language from the previous version of the rule related to the initial court appearance). 2015Id.; see also id. at 255 (Cady, J., dissenting) (explaining the “held to answer” language from the previous version of the rule related to the initial court appearance). | 3 | 3 |
Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Jonesgreen2 sentences2021Ethics & Conduct v. Jones, 606 N.W.2d 5, 6, 9 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (per curiam) (holding the former version of rule 32:8.4(c) was violated in part because Jones failed to disclose that the transaction was very risky, and in part because he had failed to reveal he had taken a contingent interest in the transaction). 2013Jones, 606 N.W.2d at 6, 9 . | 2 | 2 |
Bride v. Heckartgreen2 sentences2016Under our existing precedents interpreting the language in rule 51:2.11(A), it is clear that a judge who fails to disqualify himself or herself from a proceeding in which an attorney who recently represented the judge in a personal matter represents a party violates rule 51:2.11(A) unless the judge complies with rule 51:2.11(0 by disclosing the relevant facts to and obtaining a disqualification waiver from both parties in advance. 4 See Bride v. Heckart, 556 N.W.2d 449, 455 (Iowa 1996) (relying on a prior interpretation of the language in the prior version of rule 51:2.11(A)); Forsmark v. Stat 2016Under our existing precedents interpreting the language in rule 51:2.11(A), it is clear that a judge who fails to disqualify himself or herself from a proceeding in which an attorney who recently represented the judge in a personal matter represents a party violates rule 51:2.11(A) unless the judge complies with rule 51:2.11(C) by disclosing the relevant facts to and obtaining a disqualification waiver from both parties in advance. 4 See Bride v. Heckart, 556 N.W.2d 449, 455 (Iowa 1996) (relying on a prior interpretation of the language in the prior version of rule 51:2.11(A)); Forsmark v. Sta | 2 | 2 |
State v. Manngreen2 sentences2016State v. Mann, 512 N.W.2d 528, 532 [Iowa 1994) (addressing nearly identical language in the prior version of rule 51:2.11). 2016State v. Mann, 512 N.W.2d 528, 532 (Iowa 1994) (addressing nearly identical language in the prior version of rule 51:2.11). | 2 | 2 |
Forsmark v. Stategreen2 sentences2016Under our existing precedents interpreting the language in rule 51:2.11(A), it is clear that a judge who fails to disqualify himself or herself from a proceeding in which an attorney who recently represented the judge in a personal matter represents a party violates rule 51:2.11(A) unless the judge complies with rule 51:2.11(0 by disclosing the relevant facts to and obtaining a disqualification waiver from both parties in advance. 4 See Bride v. Heckart, 556 N.W.2d 449, 455 (Iowa 1996) (relying on a prior interpretation of the language in the prior version of rule 51:2.11(A)); Forsmark v. Stat 2016Under our existing precedents interpreting the language in rule 51:2.11(A), it is clear that a judge who fails to disqualify himself or herself from a proceeding in which an attorney who recently represented the judge in a personal matter represents a party violates rule 51:2.11(A) unless the judge complies with rule 51:2.11(C) by disclosing the relevant facts to and obtaining a disqualification waiver from both parties in advance. 4 See Bride v. Heckart, 556 N.W.2d 449, 455 (Iowa 1996) (relying on a prior interpretation of the language in the prior version of rule 51:2.11(A)); Forsmark v. Sta | 1 | 2 |
Brown v. First National Bank of Mason Citygreen1 sentence2025Restatement (Second) of Torts § 598; see also Brown v. First Nat’l Bank, 193 N.W.2d 547 , 552–53 (Iowa 1972) (discussing a former version of this rule but 7 See, e.g., Kelley v. Tanoos, 865 N.E.2d 593, 600 (Ind. 2007); Kennedy v. Sheriff of E. | 1 | 1 |
Kelley v. Tanoosgreen1 sentence2025Restatement (Second) of Torts § 598; see also Brown v. First Nat’l Bank, 193 N.W.2d 547 , 552–53 (Iowa 1972) (discussing a former version of this rule but 7 See, e.g., Kelley v. Tanoos, 865 N.E.2d 593, 600 (Ind. 2007); Kennedy v. Sheriff of E. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Oetkengreen1 sentence2024See State v. Oetken, 613 N.W.2d 679 , 686–87 (Iowa 2000) (approving this procedure and rejecting the defendant’s argument that the substituted trial information without the habitual-offender enhancement replaced the one previously filed); see also State v Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 , 869–70 (Iowa 2009) (concluding a “supplemental information” was simply designed to comply with rule 2.6(5)). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Brueggergreen1 sentence2024See State v. Oetken, 613 N.W.2d 679 , 686–87 (Iowa 2000) (approving this procedure and rejecting the defendant’s argument that the substituted trial information without the habitual-offender enhancement replaced the one previously filed); see also State v Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 , 869–70 (Iowa 2009) (concluding a “supplemental information” was simply designed to comply with rule 2.6(5)). | 1 | 1 |
State of Iowa v. Donald James Hillgreen1 sentence2024See, e.g., State v. Hill, 878 N.W.2d 269, 273 (Iowa 2016) (requiring district courts to give reasons for imposing consecutive sentences under an earlier version of rule 2.23). | 1 | 1 |
State v. LeFloregreen1 sentence2023See State v. LeFlore, 308 N.W.2d 39, 41 (Iowa 1981) (stating “the statutory right to a speedy trial under [the former version of rule 2.33(2)(b)] is not a personal right that can be waived only by the defendant” and “[d]efense counsel acting within the scope of his or her authority may waive this right on the defendant's behalf without the defendant’s express consent”). | 1 | 1 |
Top of Iowa Cooperative v. Sime Farms, Inc.green1 sentence2023See Top of Iowa Coop v. Sime Farms, Inc., 608 N.W.2d 454, 470 (Iowa 2000) (“[O]ne purpose of our error preservation rules is to ensure that the opposing 1 Under Iowa Rule of Evidence 601 (1985), “a child [was] presumed to be competent.” But if the child’s competency was questioned, then the court was required to determine: (1) the child is mentally capable of understanding the questions being asked; (2) the child is able to formulate intelligent answers and communicate impressions and recollections regarding the incident about which the child is to testify; and (3) the child can understand the | 1 | 1 |
State of Iowa v. Antoine Tyree Williamsgreen1 sentence2023More recently, our supreme court approved of a very similar version of instruction 5 in State v. Williams, 929 N.W.2d 621, 633 (Iowa 2019). | 1 | 1 |
Boham v. City of Sioux City, Iowagreen1 sentence2023He did not make any objection to duplicative reasonable care specifications in Instruction 15, as he does on appeal. 5 Under Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.924, “[w]e may only consider on appeal those objections to instructions previously raised with the trial court.” Grefe & Sidney, 525 N.W.2d at 824 (citing a former version of rule 1.924); accord Boham v. City of Sioux City, 567 N.W.2d 431, 438 (Iowa 1997) (“A party may not amplify or change an objection on appeal.”). | 1 | 1 |
DeVoss v. Stategreen1 sentence2018See DeVoss v. State, 648 N.W.2d 56, 63 (Iowa 2002) (declining to consider issue for the first time on appeal, even if it is the only ground available to uphold a district court ruling). | 1 | 1 |
IA SUPREME CT. ATTY. DISC. BD. v. Morrisongreen1 sentence2016We have said that “the professional relationship renders it impossible for the vulnerable layperson to be considered ‘consenting’ ” to the sexual relationship, Jowa Supreme Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Marzen, 779 N.W.2d 757, 760 (Iowa 2010) (quoting Iowa Supreme Ct. Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Furlong, 625 N.W.2d 711, 714 (Iowa 2001)); see also Iowa Supreme Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Morrison, 727 N.W.2d 115, 118 (Iowa 2007) (discussing the prior version of the rule in the Code of Professional Responsibility and delineating four separate reasons for it). | 1 | 1 |
Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Furlonggreen1 sentence2016We have said that “the professional relationship renders it impossible for the vulnerable layperson to be considered ‘consenting’ ” to the sexual relationship, Jowa Supreme Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Marzen, 779 N.W.2d 757, 760 (Iowa 2010) (quoting Iowa Supreme Ct. Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Furlong, 625 N.W.2d 711, 714 (Iowa 2001)); see also Iowa Supreme Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Morrison, 727 N.W.2d 115, 118 (Iowa 2007) (discussing the prior version of the rule in the Code of Professional Responsibility and delineating four separate reasons for it). | 1 | 1 |
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Marzengreen1 sentence2016We have said that “the professional relationship renders it impossible for the vulnerable layperson to be considered ‘consenting’ ” to the sexual relationship, Jowa Supreme Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Marzen, 779 N.W.2d 757, 760 (Iowa 2010) (quoting Iowa Supreme Ct. Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Furlong, 625 N.W.2d 711, 714 (Iowa 2001)); see also Iowa Supreme Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Morrison, 727 N.W.2d 115, 118 (Iowa 2007) (discussing the prior version of the rule in the Code of Professional Responsibility and delineating four separate reasons for it). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Glenngreen2 sentences2015“The court is not required to use any particular language to satisfy rule 22(3)(d).” State v. Glenn, 431 N.W.2d 193, 194 (Iowa Ct. App. 1988) (discussing a former version of rule 2.23(3)(d)). 2015“Substantial compliance is sufficient.” Id. | 1 | 1 |
State of Iowa v. John Penn-Kennedygreen1 sentence2015Id. (“An arrest is the triggering event to commence the forty-five-day time period to file an indictment under the rule, supplanting the previous version of the rule’s use of the date of prosecution as the trigger.”); see also Wing, 791 N.W.2d at 255 (Cady, J. dissenting). | 1 | 1 |
Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. D.J.I.green1 sentence2012Iowa Supreme Ct. Bd. of Prof’l Ethics & Conduct v. D.J.I., 545 N.W.2d 866, 871 (Iowa 1996) (observing under the former version of rule 35.7(3), rule 118.7, that issue preclusion “may be used by either party in a lawyer discipline case”). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of A.G.green1 sentence2000In re A.G., 558 N.W.2d 400, 403 (Iowa 1997). | 1 | 1 |
City of Webster City v. Draheimgreen1 sentence1992See City of Webster City v. Draheim, 292 N.W.2d 406, 409 (Iowa 1980). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Higgins v. Iowa Department of Job Service
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2 sentences2016Id. (emphasis omitted); see Iowa Admin. 2016The record revealed “seven instances of absenteeism resulting from personal problems or predicaments[,] . . . includ[ing] oversleeping, delays caused by tardy babysitters, car trouble, and no excuse.” Higgins, 350 N.W.2d at 191 . | 2 | 2016–2016 |
In the Matter of Douglas A. KRULL, Judicial Magistrate
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2 sentences2016In other words, the test is not whether the judge actually questions his or her own impartiality, “but whether a reasonable person would question it.” Krull, 860 N.W.2d at 44 (quoting Mann, 512 N.W.2d at 532 ). 2016In other words, the test is not whether the judge actually questions his or her own impartiality, “but whether a reasonable person would question it.” Krull, 860 N.W.2d at 44 (quoting Mann, 512 N.W.2d at 532 ). | 2 | 2016–2016 |
Kennedy v. Sheriff of East Baton Rouge
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1 sentence2025Baton Rouge, 935 So. 2d 669 , 682–83 (La. 2006). 15 finding it did not apply because the communication was made to the general public). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Grefe & Sidney v. Watters
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1 sentence2023He did not make any objection to duplicative reasonable care specifications in Instruction 15, as he does on appeal. 5 Under Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.924, “[w]e may only consider on appeal those objections to instructions previously raised with the trial court.” Grefe & Sidney, 525 N.W.2d at 824 (citing a former version of rule 1.924); accord Boham v. City of Sioux City, 567 N.W.2d 431, 438 (Iowa 1997) (“A party may not amplify or change an objection on appeal.”). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Robert Allan Wright Jr.
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1 sentence2021A similar scenario presented itself in Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Wright, where an attorney utilized funds from five clients to assist another client obtain what he believed was an inheritance from a cousin in Nigeria. 840 N.W.2d at 297–98. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Bair
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2 sentences2015The earlier version of the rule did not contain a reference to a “common scheme or plan.” Id. 2015The court acknowledged the subsequent amendment “liberalize[d] and broaden[ed] charging practices so as to allow prosecutors more leeway in seeking to join multiple offenses for a single prosecution.” Id. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
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.
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.