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test exception in Iowa

22 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1858–2026 1 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Dutcher v. Lewisgreen
iowa · 1974 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1986
2 sentences

1986See Goetzman v. Wichern, 327 N.W.2d 742, 745 (Iowa 1982) (quoting Dutcher v. Lewis, 221 N.W.2d 755, 759 (Iowa 1974) ("the test is whether the exception taken alerted the trial court to the error which is urged on appeal.")).

1986See Goetzman v. Wichern, 327 N.W.2d 742, 745 (Iowa 1982) (quoting Dutcher v. Lewis, 221 N.W.2d 755, 759 (Iowa 1974) (“the test is whether the exception taken alerted the trial court to the error which is urged on appeal.”)).

44
State v. Baskingreen
iowa · 1974 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1986
2 sentences

1986The purpose is “to afford the trial judge an opportunity to catch exactly what is in counsel’s mind and thereby determine whether the objection possesses merit to an extent the instruction should be recast.” State v. Baskin, 220 N.W.2d 882, 886 (Iowa 1974).

1985The purpose is “to afford the trial judge an opportunity to catch exactly what is in counsel’s mind and thereby de *738 termine whether the objection possesses merit...” Goetzman, 327 N.W.2d at 745 (quoting State v. Baskin, 220 N.W.2d 882, 886 (Iowa 1974)).

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Harrington v. Stategreen
iowa · 2003 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Harrington v. State, 659 N.W.2d 509, 521 (Iowa 2003).

2016See Zaabel, 2016 WL 4035236 , at *3 (citing Harrington v. State, 659 N.W.2d 509, 521 (Iowa 2003)).

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Goetzman v. Wicherngreen
iowa · 1982 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1985–1986
2 sentences

1986See Goetzman v. Wichern, 327 N.W.2d 742, 745 (Iowa 1982) (quoting Dutcher v. Lewis, 221 N.W.2d 755, 759 (Iowa 1974) ("the test is whether the exception taken alerted the trial court to the error which is urged on appeal.")).

1986See Goetzman v. Wichern, 327 N.W.2d 742, 745 (Iowa 1982) (quoting Dutcher v. Lewis, 221 N.W.2d 755, 759 (Iowa 1974) (“the test is whether the exception taken alerted the trial court to the error which is urged on appeal.”)).

22
State of Iowa v. Lee Samuel Christensengreen
iowa · 2019 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See id. at 653–57, 679–80.

11
State v. Fountaingreen
iowa · 2010 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See id. at 266 .

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National Loan Investors, L.P. v. Martingreen
iowa · 1992 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The test of this defense is Meisels’s “excusable ignorance of the contents” of the lease agreement and Meisels having “had no reasonable opportunity to obtain knowledge.” Martin, 488 N.W.2d at 167 (citation omitted).

2016Unless this test is met, a defense based on misrepresentation is “cut off by a holder in due course.” Id. at 168 (citation omitted).

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Pennsylvania Life Insurance Co. v. Simonigreen
iowa · 2002 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Simoni, 641 N.W.2d 807, 812 (Iowa 2002).

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Tjeerdsma v. Global Steel Buildings, Inc.green
sd · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998In Tjeerdsma v. Global Steel Buildings, Inc., 466 N.W.2d 643, 645 (S.D.1991), the South Dakota Supreme Court stated as follows: An arbitration agreement may be waived.

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Froman v. Perringreen
iowa · 1973 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Pose v. Roosevelt Hotel Company, 208 N.W.2d 19, 25 (Iowa 1973); Froman v. Perrin, 213 N.W.2d 684, 689-690 (Iowa 1973); and State v. Baskin, 220 N.W.2d 882 , division II, (Iowa 1974).

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Pose v. ROOSEVELT HOTEL COMAPNYgreen
iowa · 1973 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Pose v. Roosevelt Hotel Company, 208 N.W.2d 19, 25 (Iowa 1973); Froman v. Perrin, 213 N.W.2d 684, 689-690 (Iowa 1973); and State v. Baskin, 220 N.W.2d 882 , division II, (Iowa 1974).

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Sandy Check green
ca2 · 1978
2 sentences

2017Id. at 684 . 40 According to Check, error is harmless only if the court is sure the evidence did not influence the jury or had only slight effect.

2017Id. at 684 . 40 According to Check, error is harmless only if the court is sure the evidence did not influence the jury or had only slight effect.

22017–2017
Wesley Retirement Services, Inc. v. Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc. green
iowa · 1999
1 sentence

2002It requires “conduct or activity inconsistent with the right to arbitration and prejudice to the party claiming waiv *813 er Wesley Retirement, 594 N.W.2d at 30 .

12002–2002
State v. Knox green
iowa · 1995
1 sentence

1997Knox, 536 N.W.2d at 739 . 1.

11997–1997
Seela v. Haye green
iowa · 1964
2 sentences

1973In support of his contention set out at the beginning of this division defendant relies primarily on Seela v. Haye, 256 Iowa 606 , 128 N.W.2d 279 .

1973In support of his contention set out at the beginning of this division defendant relies primarily on Seela v. Haye, 256 Iowa 606 , 128 N.W.2d 279 .

11973–1973
Maland v. Tesdall green
iowa · 1942
2 sentences

1967But we see nothing in the record to indicate that the offer was not made in good faith, nor can we presume that appellant was or could have been prejudiced thereby.” It further observed, “if the fact of offering incompetent or immaterial testimony, which is excluded, is to be held a cause for granting a new trial, few, if any, verdicts could stand the test of such rule.” Reference was also made to the case of Maland v. Tesdall, 232 Iowa 959 , 5 N.W.2d 327 , which considered a like contention.

1967But we see nothing in the record to indicate that the offer was not made in good faith, nor can we presume that appellant was or could have been prejudiced thereby.” It further observed, “if the fact of offering incompetent or immaterial testimony, which is excluded, is to be held a cause for granting a new trial, few, if any, verdicts could stand the test of such rule.” Reference was also made to the case of Maland v. Tesdall, 232 Iowa 959 , 5 N.W.2d 327 , which considered a like contention.

11967–1967
Rosenberg v. Underwriters Salvage Co. neutral
illappct · 1914
1 sentence

1920Rosenberg v. Underwriters Salvage Co., 190 Ill.

11920–1920
State v. Roscum green
iowa · 1903
1 sentence

1918In State v. Moon, 167 Iowa 26 , State v. Blydenburg, 135 Iowa 264 , and State v. Roscum, 119 Iowa 330 , questions were contumaciously repeated, in utter disregard of the court’s ruling, and on this ground the conduct was denounced as prejudicial.

11918–1918
State v. Blydenburg green
iowa · 1907
1 sentence

1918In State v. Moon, 167 Iowa 26 , State v. Blydenburg, 135 Iowa 264 , and State v. Roscum, 119 Iowa 330 , questions were contumaciously repeated, in utter disregard of the court’s ruling, and on this ground the conduct was denounced as prejudicial.

11918–1918
State v. Moon green
iowa · 1914
1 sentence

1918In State v. Moon, 167 Iowa 26 , State v. Blydenburg, 135 Iowa 264 , and State v. Roscum, 119 Iowa 330 , questions were contumaciously repeated, in utter disregard of the court’s ruling, and on this ground the conduct was denounced as prejudicial.

11918–1918
State v. Little green
iowa · 1875
1 sentence

1895But it was held in State v. Little, supra, that the minutes of the evidence returned with the indictment and duly filed are made the test and standard by which to determine whether the names of all the witnesses examined before the grand jury are indorsed on the indictment, and that the affidavits by grand jurors or other witnesses cannot be received, as the record made by the filing of the minutes of the evidence returned with the indictment is conclusive. 4 It is urged that the admissions of the county attorney are sufficient to show that the indictment should be set aside on the grounds sta

11895–1895
Rowley v. Van Benthuysen green
· 1836
1 sentence

1858In New York, since the case of Rowley v. Benthuysen, 16 Wend., 369 , that case has been regarded as establishing the true rule, and has been followed, being referred to gen erally in the subsequent cases, as giving the test rule.

11858–1858

Where else courts name it

TX 81 (1925–2024) CA 79 (1922–2025) OH 73 (1932–2026) NJ 66 (1907–2026) IL 60 (1878–2025) PA 53 (1922–2025) MO 42 (1906–2023) CT 38 (1969–2020) NY 30 (1900–2024) WA 25 (1927–2026) MD 25 (1955–2021) AL 25 (1916–2023) WI 25 (1884–2025) FL 23 (1954–2015) IA 22 (1858–2026) MI 20 (1903–2025) MS 20 (1909–2022) KS 19 (1906–2024) MA 17 (1975–2024) KY 15 (1946–2025) IN 15 (1881–2023) SC 13 (1906–2024) WV 12 (1940–2016) OR 12 (1902–2024) MN 11 (1901–2018) TN 11 (1974–2022) HI 11 (1963–2024) AR 10 (1961–2024) NC 10 (1901–2016) AZ 10 (1952–2014) OK 9 (1937–2014) LA 9 (1977–2013) GA 8 (1935–2019) VT 8 (1911–2024) ID 8 (1971–2021) UT 8 (2016–2025) NE 7 (1922–2022) AK 7 (1970–2020) DC 7 (1953–2021) CO 6 (1931–2018) NM 6 (1958–2012) SD 4 (1950–2002) WY 4 (1990–2017) MT 4 (1992–2024) VA 4 (1982–2022) ME 3 (1900–2012) RI 3 (1992–2007) DE 3 (1996–2021) ND 2 (2006–2006) PR 2 (1956–1965)

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