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correction of legal error in Iowa

140 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2026 41 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 (67)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Banesgreen
iowactapp · 2018 · cited in 7 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025We review “challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence for the correction of legal error.” State v. Banes, 910 N.W.2d 634, 637 (Iowa Ct. App. 2018).

2025We review “challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence for the correction of legal error.” State v. Banes, 910 N.W.2d 634, 637 (Iowa Ct. App. 2018). “[W]e . . . affirm when the verdict is supported by substantial evidence.” Id.

77
State of Iowa v. Orlando David Rodriguezgreen
iowa · 2011 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019State v. Rodriguez, 804 N.W.2d 844, 848 (Iowa 2011).

2018See State v. Rodriguez, 804 N.W.2d 844, 848 (Iowa 2011).

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State of Iowa v. Dontay Dakwon Sanfordgreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Sanford, 814 N.W.2d 611, 615 (Iowa 2012).

2021See State v. Sanford, 814 N.W.2d 611, 615 (Iowa 2012).

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State v. Formarogreen
iowa · 2002 · cited in 5 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024Although we review sentencing proceedings for the correction of legal error, “we will not reverse the decision of the district court absent an abuse of discretion or some defect in the sentencing procedure.” State v. Formaro, 638 N.W.2d 720, 724 (Iowa 2002).

2021State v. Formaro, 638 N.W.2d 720, 724 (Iowa 2002).

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John Baker and Valerie Baker v. City of Iowa City, Iowa and Iowa City Human Rights Commissiongreen
iowa · 2015 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020See Baker v. City of Iowa City, 867 N.W.2d 44, 51 (Iowa 2015).

2020See Baker v. City of Iowa City, 867 N.W.2d 44, 51 (Iowa 2015).

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State of Iowa v. Robin Eugene Brubakergreen
iowa · 2011 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017See State v. Brubaker, 805 N.W.2d 164, 171 (Iowa 2011).

2017See State v. Brubaker, 805 N.W.2d 164, 171 (Iowa 2011).

44
Joshua Venckus v. City of Iowa Citygreen
iowa · 2019 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026“This court reviews rulings on motions to dismiss for the correction of legal error.” Venckus v. City of Iowa City, 930 N.W.2d 792, 798 (Iowa 2019).

2026“This court reviews rulings on motions to dismiss for the correction of legal error.” Venckus v. City of Iowa City, 930 N.W.2d 792, 798 (Iowa 2019).

33
State v. Magheegreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024Id.; accord State v. Maghee, 573 N.W.2d 1, 5 (Iowa 1997).

2021See Maghee, 573 N.W.2d at 5 .

33
State v. Longgreen
iowa · 2001 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2022
2 sentences

2022But “[w]hen the preliminary question is one of fact, ‘we give deference to the district court’s factual findings and uphold such findings if they are supported by substantial evidence.’ ” Id. at 202 (quoting State v. Long, 628 N.W.2d 440, 447 (Iowa 2001) (en banc)).

2020See State v. Long, 628 N.W.2d 440, 447 (Iowa 2001) (en banc).

33
State v. Cashengreen
iowa · 2003 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020State v. Cashen, 666 N.W.2d 566, 569 (Iowa 2003).

2020State v. Cashen, 666 N.W.2d 566, 569 (Iowa 2003).

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State of Iowa v. Donald Benjamin Earl Reedgreen
iowa · 2016 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Reed, 875 N.W.2d 693, 704 (Iowa 2016).

2017See State v. Reed, 875 N.W.2d 693, 704 (Iowa 2016).

33
State of Iowa v. Robert A. Davisgreen
iowa · 2019 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025“If the district court applied the law correctly and substantial evidence supports the court’s findings of fact, we will affirm the district court’s ruling on a motion to suppress.” State v. Davis, 922 N.W.2d 326, 330 (Iowa 2019).

2024“If the district court applied the law correctly and substantial evidence supports the court’s findings of fact, we will affirm the district court’s ruling on a motion to suppress.” State v. Davis, 922 N.W.2d 326, 330 (Iowa 2019).

22
Brenda J. Alcala v. Marriott International, Inc. and Courtyard Management Corporation D/B/A Quad Cities Courtyard by Marriottgreen
iowa · 2016 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023See Smith v. Koslow, 757 N.W.2d 677, 679 (Iowa 2008), overruled on other grounds by Alcala., 880 N.W.2d at 708 n.3. 18 admonished the jurors not to be influenced by their sympathies or emotions.

2021See Alcala v. Marriott Int’l, Inc., 880 N.W.2d 699, 707 (Iowa 2016); State v. Hartsfield, 681 N.W.2d 626, 630 (Iowa 2004).

22
State v. Rohmgreen
iowa · 2000 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022State v. 9 Rohm, 609 N.W.2d 504, 509 (Iowa 2000) (en banc).

2022See State v. Rohm, 609 N.W.2d 504, 509 (Iowa 2000) (en banc).

22
State v. Dullardgreen
iowa · 2003 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022We review for errors at law because “a district court ‘has no discretion to admit hearsay in the absence of a provision providing for it.’” Veverka, 938 N.W.2d at 202 (quoting State v. Dullard, 668 N.W.2d 585, 589 (Iowa 2003)). 966 N.W.2d at 8.

2021We review for errors at law because “a district court ‘has no discretion to admit hearsay in the absence of a provision providing for it.’ ” Veverka, 938 N.W.2d at 202 (quoting State v. Dullard, 668 N.W.2d 585, 589 (Iowa 2003)).

22
In the Interest of J.c, Minor Child. D.C., Fathergreen
iowa · 2014 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021In re J.C., 857 N.W.2d 495, 500 (Iowa 2014).

2021In re J.C., 857 N.W.2d 495, 500 (Iowa 2014).

22
NevadaCare, Inc. v. Department of Human Servicesgreen
iowa · 2010 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020See NevadaCare, Inc. v. Dept. of Human Services, 783 N.W.2d 459, 465 (Iowa 2010).

2015See NevadaCare, Inc. v. Dep’t of Human Servs., 783 N.W.2d 459, 465 (Iowa 2010).

22
State of Iowa v. Keegan Craig Smithgreen
iowa · 2019 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020State v. Smith, 926 N.W.2d 760, 762 (Iowa 2019).

2020State v. Smith, 926 N.W.2d 760, 762 (Iowa 2019).

22
Christopher J. Godfrey v. State of Iowa Terry Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, Individually and in His Official Capacity Kimberly Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, Individually and in Her Official Capacity Jeffrey Boeyink, Chief of Staff to the Governor of the State of Iowa, Individually and in His Official Capacity Brenna Findley, Legal Counsel to the Governor of Thegreen
iowa · 2017 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Godfrey v. State, 898 N.W.2d 844, 847 (Iowa 2017).

2019Godfrey v. State , 898 N.W.2d 844 , 847 (Iowa 2017).

22
State of Iowa v. Kelvin Plain Sr.green
iowa · 2017 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Plain, 898 N.W.2d 801, 810 (Iowa 2017).

2018See State v. Plain , 898 N.W.2d 801 , 810 (Iowa 2017).

22
Passehl Estate v. Passehlgreen
iowa · 2006 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018During the hearing on the protective order, the district court did rule on several objections and excluded some evidence that was wholly irrelevant to the proceedings. “[M]inimal objections made during the hearing d[o] not change the equitable nature of the proceedings.” Ewoldt v. Diffenderfer, No. 15–1208, 2016 WL 3002760 , at *2 n.2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 25, 2016); see Passehl Estate v. Passehl, 712 N.W.2d 408, 414 (Iowa 2006) (“Although the district court ruled on 5 some evidentiary objections in the course of trial, the objections were minor and did not have a significant effect on the procee

2016During the hearing on the protective order, the district court did rule on several objections and excluded some evidence that was clearly lacking in foundation or that was otherwise wholly irrelevant to the proceedings. “[M]inimal objections made during the hearing d[o] not change the equitable nature of the proceedings.” Ewoldt v. Diffenderfer, No. 15-1208, 2016 WL 3002760 , at *2 n.2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 25, 2016); see Passehl Estate v. Passehl, 712 N.W.2d 408, 414 (Iowa 2006) (“Although the district court ruled on some evidentiary objections in the course of trial, the objections were minor a

22
State v. Webbgreen
iowa · 2002 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See State v. Webb, 648 N.W.2d 72, 75 (Iowa 2002).

2017See State v. Webb, 648 N.W.2d 72, 75 (Iowa 2002).

22
State v. Morrisgreen
iowa · 1987 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014State v. Morris, 416 N.W.2d 688, 689 (Iowa 1987).

2014State v. Morris, 416 N.W.2d 688, 689 (Iowa 1987).

22
Matter of Conservatorship of Leonardgreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. at 195 ; see Iowa R.

2018See Iowa Code § 633.555 (2017) (providing actions shall be triable at law); In re Conservatorship of Leonard, 563 N.W.2d 193, 195 (Iowa 1997) (stating conservatorship actions are reviewed for errors at law); In re Guardianship of S.K.M., No. 16-1537, 2017 WL 5185427 , at *3 (Iowa Ct. App. Nov. 8, 2017) (concluding guardianship proceedings are reviewed for errors at law).

12
Quaker Oats Co. v. Cihagreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Quaker Oats Co. v. Ciha, 552 N.W.2d 143, 149-50 (Iowa 1996).

2015Id. at 149–50.

12
United Fire & Casualty Co. v. Shelly Funeral Home, Inc.green
iowa · 2002 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Co. v. Shelly Funeral Home, Inc., 642 N.W.2d 648, 651 (Iowa 2002); see Iowa R.

11
Neill v. Western Inns, Inc.green
iowa · 1999 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State of Iowa v. Peter Leroy Vealgreen
iowa · 2019 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Lilly, 930 N.W.2d at 304 . 7 entered a home she was going to get her clothes from.” Boyce asserts these hearsay statements are inadmissible and “not relevant to any disputed issue.” We review the district court’s rulings on admissibility, including hearsay and hearsay exceptions, “for the correction of legal error.” See State v. Veverka, 938 N.W.2d 197 , 202 (Iowa 2020).

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State of Iowa v. Sean David Gordongreen
iowa · 2018 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
State v. Thompsongreen
iowa · 1992 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Martin Shane Moon v. State of Iowagreen
iowa · 2018 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Guillermo Hernandez Ruiz v. State of Iowagreen
iowa · 2018 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Smith v. Koslowgreen
iowa · 2008 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
State v. Knightgreen
iowa · 2005 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Veatch v. Bartels Lutheran Homegreen
iowactapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
State v. Hartsfieldgreen
iowa · 2004 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Kingsway Cathedral v. Iowa Department of Transportationgreen
iowa · 2006 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
In Re KRgreen
iowactapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
State v. Petithorygreen
iowa · 2005 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Neitzelgreen
iowactapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
In Re HNB green
iowa · 2000
2 sentences

2021In re H.N.B., 619 N.W.2d 340 , 342–43 (Iowa 2000). 5 of another party “in an effort to ultimately gain a benefit for himself, that is, the reversal of the termination of his parental rights.” See In re K.R., 737 N.W.2d 321, 323 (Iowa Ct. App. 2007); see also In re S.P., No. 19-0069, 2019 WL 1294178 , at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. Mar. 20, 2019) (finding a mother did not have standing to challenge denial of paternal grandmother’s motion to intervene).

2020In re H.N.B., 619 N.W.2d 340 , 342–43 (Iowa 2000).

32019–2021
Brian K. Allison v. State of iowa green
iowa · 2018
2 sentences

2021Allison, 914 N.W.2d at 870 .

2019Allison, 914 N.W.2d at 870 . 2 Because we hold Allison did not save Polk’s second PCR petition, we need not address whether recent legislation, apparently abrogating Allison, applies to this appeal.

22019–2021
Manning v. State green
iowa · 2002
1 sentence

2026Although section 822.3 provides an exception to the three-year limitation for “a ground of fact or law that could not have been raised within the applicable time period,” there is nothing in the record to indicate a new ground of fact or law that could not have been raised within the three-year statute of limitations.1 On review for the correction of legal error, see Manning v. State, 654 N.W.2d 555 , 558–59 1 Indeed, as the PCR court observed, the presentence investigative report (PSI) in Huckfeldt’s underlying case included “multiple references to [Huckfeldt’s] mental health problems,” such

12026–2026
The CARROLL AIRPORT COMMISSION, Appellee, v. Loren W. DANNER and Pan Danner, Appellants. green
iowa · 2019
12024–2024
In the Matter of the Estate of Glen A. Waterman, Jingles Ti-Okay Waterman green
iowa · 2014
12019–2019
Dible v. State green
iowa · 1996
12018–2018
Harrington v. State green
iowa · 2003
12018–2018
Stevens v. Iowa Newspapers, Inc. green
iowa · 2007
12018–2018
Estate of Hagedorn v. Peterson green
iowa · 2004
12018–2018
Markley, Alling & Co. v. Keeney neutral
iowa · 1893
12018–2018
Figley v. W.S. Industrial green
iowactapp · 2011
12016–2016
State v. Boleyn green
iowa · 1996
12016–2016
State v. Bester green
iowa · 1969
12016–2016

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 602.9206 (21) IA § Iowa Code § 709.1 (8) IA § Iowa Code § 901.5 (8) IA § Iowa Code § 17A.19 (7) IA § Iowa Code § 708.1 (6) IA § Iowa Code § 708.4 (6) IA § Iowa Code § 709.3 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 822.3 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 902.9 (5)

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

IA 140 (1990–2026) GA 2 (2013–2025)

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