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adjudication bar in Iowa

21 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1890–2023 3 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
In The Interest Of D.W., Minor Child, A.M.W., Mothergreen
iowa · 2010 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 495 (Iowa 2000) (finding “the changes in the two or three months before the termination hearing, in light of the preceding eighteen months, are insufficient”); see also In re D.W., 791 N.W.2d 703, 707 (Iowa 2010) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother did “display some improvement in some areas and was currently committed to sobriety”); In re J.R., No. 17-0070, 2017 WL 1735914, at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 3, 2017) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother secured appropriate housing two months before the adjudication hearing, stating,

2018See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 495 (Iowa 2000) (finding “the changes in the two or three months before the termination hearing, in light of the preceding eighteen months, are insufficient”); see also In re D.W., 791 N.W.2d 703, 707 (Iowa 2010) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother did “display some improvement in some areas and was currently committed to sobriety”); In re J.R., No. 17-0070, 2017 WL 1735914, at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 3, 2017) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother secured appropriate housing two months before the adjudication hearing, stating,

22
In Interest of J.R.green
iowactapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 495 (Iowa 2000) (finding “the changes in the two or three months before the termination hearing, in light of the preceding eighteen months, are insufficient”); see also In re D.W., 791 N.W.2d 703, 707 (Iowa 2010) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother did “display some improvement in some areas and was currently committed to sobriety”); In re J.R., No. 17-0070, 2017 WL 1735914, at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 3, 2017) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother secured appropriate housing two months before the adjudication hearing, stating,

2018See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 495 (Iowa 2000) (finding “the changes in the two or three months before the termination hearing, in light of the preceding eighteen months, are insufficient”); see also In re D.W., 791 N.W.2d 703, 707 (Iowa 2010) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother did “display some improvement in some areas and was currently committed to sobriety”); In re J.R., No. 17-0070, 2017 WL 1735914, at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 3, 2017) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother secured appropriate housing two months before the adjudication hearing, stating,

22
In Re CBgreen
iowa · 2000 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 495 (Iowa 2000) (finding “the changes in the two or three months before the termination hearing, in light of the preceding eighteen months, are insufficient”); see also In re D.W., 791 N.W.2d 703, 707 (Iowa 2010) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother did “display some improvement in some areas and was currently committed to sobriety”); In re J.R., No. 17-0070, 2017 WL 1735914, at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 3, 2017) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother secured appropriate housing two months before the adjudication hearing, stating,

2018See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 495 (Iowa 2000) (finding “the changes in the two or three months before the termination hearing, in light of the preceding eighteen months, are insufficient”); see also In re D.W., 791 N.W.2d 703, 707 (Iowa 2010) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother did “display some improvement in some areas and was currently committed to sobriety”); In re J.R., No. 17-0070, 2017 WL 1735914, at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. May 3, 2017) (finding termination appropriate even though the mother secured appropriate housing two months before the adjudication hearing, stating,

22
Bagley v. Hughes A. Bagley, Inc.green
iowactapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1998–2014
2 sentences

2014This Court finds 6 In Bagley v. Hughes A. Bagley, Inc., 465 N.W.2d 551, 554 (Iowa Ct. App. 1990), we explained, Claim preclusion is different than issue preclusion, and, unlike issue preclusion, the adjudication of a claim in small claims court can have a preclusive effect within the regular jurisdiction of the district court.

1998Bagley, 465 N.W.2d at 554 .

12
Christensen v. Chase Bank USA, N.A.green
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The requirements for the doctrine’s application are (1) “the successful assertion of [an] inconsistent position in a prior action” and (2) “judicial acceptance of the inconsistent position.” Id. (quoting Vennerberg Farms, 405 N.W.2d at 814 ). “[W]here there is no risk of inconsistent or misleading App. 1986) (concluding dismissal of workers’ compensation claim without prejudice “was not an adjudication of the claim, and was no bar to claimant’s refiling the same and its hearing”); Harris v. Delong, No. 17AP-676, 2018 WL 3146062 , at *2 (Ohio Ct. App. June 26, 2018) (“Generally, a dismissal wit

11
In the Interest of A.M.H.green
iowa · 1994 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See In re A.M.H., 516 N.W.2d 867, 871 (Iowa 1994) (holding that following an adjudication order and dispositional order, any error committed in granting the initial removal order was moot).

11
In Re KCgreen
iowa · 2003 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See In re K.C., 660 N.W.2d 29, 38 (Iowa 2003) (“Even issues implicating constitutional rights must be presented to and ruled upon by the district court in order to preserve error for appeal.”).

11
Bertran v. Glens Falls Insurance Companygreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Co., 232 N.W.2d 527, 531 (Iowa 1975) (“We have established the rule that a party who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party must properly plead such adjudication before evidence is admissible in regard to it.”).

11
Friedman v. Dozorcgreen
mich · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Friedman, 412 Mich. at 56-57 , 312 N.W.2d at 607 .

1990Friedman, 412 Mich. at 56-57 , 312 N.W.2d at 607 .

11
Goldstein v. Brandmeyergreen
iowa · 1952 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982Under Iowa R.App.P. 1(a), two kinds of trial court orders are appealable as a matter of right: (1) “[a]ll final judgments and decisions,” and (2) “any final adjudication in the district court under R.C.P. 86, involving the merits or materially affecting the final decision.” (Emphasis added.) As explained in Goldstein v. Brandmeyer, 243 Iowa 679, 684 , 53 N.W.2d 268, 271 (1952), a final adjudication under rule 86 “means [that] the particular point or question is settled so far as the trial court is concerned”; it does not necessarily mean that the adjudication is “final” for purposes of appeal.

1982Under Iowa R.App.P. 1(a), two kinds of trial court orders are appealable as a matter of right: (1) “[a]ll final judgments and decisions,” and (2) “any final adjudication in the district court under R.C.P. 86, involving the merits or materially affecting the final decision.” (Emphasis added.) As explained in Goldstein v. Brandmeyer, 243 Iowa 679, 684 , 53 N.W.2d 268, 271 (1952), a final adjudication under rule 86 “means [that] the particular point or question is settled so far as the trial court is concerned”; it does not necessarily mean that the adjudication is “final” for purposes of appeal.

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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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Boone Biblical College v. Forrest neutral
iowa · 1937
2 sentences

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

21974–1975
Vennerberg Farms, Inc. v. IGF Insurance Co. green
iowa · 1987
2 sentences

2023The requirements for the doctrine’s application are (1) “the successful assertion of [an] inconsistent position in a prior action” and (2) “judicial acceptance of the inconsistent position.” Id. (quoting Vennerberg Farms, 405 N.W.2d at 814 ). “[W]here there is no risk of inconsistent or misleading App. 1986) (concluding dismissal of workers’ compensation claim without prejudice “was not an adjudication of the claim, and was no bar to claimant’s refiling the same and its hearing”); Harris v. Delong, No. 17AP-676, 2018 WL 3146062 , at *2 (Ohio Ct. App. June 26, 2018) (“Generally, a dismissal wit

2023The requirements for the doctrine’s application are (1) “the successful assertion of [an] inconsistent position in a prior action” and (2) “judicial acceptance of the inconsistent position.” Id. (quoting Vennerberg Farms, 405 N.W.2d at 814 ). “[W]here there is no risk of inconsistent or misleading App. 1986) (concluding dismissal of workers’ compensation claim without prejudice “was not an adjudication of the claim, and was no bar to claimant’s refiling the same and its hearing”); Harris v. Delong, No. 17AP-676, 2018 WL 3146062 , at *2 (Ohio Ct. App. June 26, 2018) (“Generally, a dismissal wit

12023–2023
In the Interest of L.H. green
iowa · 2017
1 sentence

2021And evidence was presented at the adjudication hearing that the mother continued to exhibit behavioral indicators of methamphetamine use. “[U]nder Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2) . . . ‘a juvenile court [can] reasonably determine that a parent’s active addiction to methamphetamine is “imminently likely” to result in harmful effects to the physical, mental or social wellbeing of the children in the parent’s care.’” L.H., 904 N.W.2d at 150–51 (citation omitted).

12021–2021
Weishaar v. Snap-On Tools Corp. green
iowa · 1998
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
Wong v. Tabor green
indctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1990Wong, 422 N.E.2d at 1287 ; see also Friedman, 412 Mich. at 52-55 , 312 N.W.2d at 605-06 ; 52 Am.Jur.2d Malicious Prosecution § 64 (1970) (“Except on proof of his actual knowledge that the charge was groundless, ... an attorney should not be held liable for the malicious prosecution of a third person if it appears that he acted with the authority of his client, solely in the interest of his client, and without knowledge of fraud, collusion, or sinister intent to injure or deceive the third party”).

11990–1990
Perry v. Reeder green
iowa · 1945
2 sentences

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

11974–1974
State v. Nichols green
iowa · 1950
2 sentences

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

11974–1974
Lambert v. Rice neutral
iowa · 1909
2 sentences

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

1974Boone Biblical College v. Forrest, 223 Iowa 1260, 1264 , 275 N.W. 132, 135 , 116 A.L.R. 67 has this statement: “* * * The rule seems to be well established in most jurisdictions, including our own, that a party, who desires to set up a prior adjudication as a bar to a claim made by an opposing party, must properly plead such adjudication before evidence will be admissible in regard to it. * * * [citing authorities].” See also Lambert v. Rice, 143 Iowa 70, 74 , 120 N.W. 96, 97 ; Perry v. Reeder, 235 Iowa 532, 535 , 17 N.W.2d 98, 100 ; State v. Nichols, 241 Iowa 952 , 969— 970, 44 N.W.2d 49, 58-

11974–1974
Hamilton v. Henderson neutral
iowa · 1930
1 sentence

1973In Hamilton v. Henderson, 211 Iowa 29 , 230 N.W. 347 we stated the controlling issue of that appeal to be as follows: “ * * * Did (mortgagors), by obtaining judgment on the notes in an action at law, waive the lien of the chattel mortgage held by them, or is the judgment rendered in the action at law an adjudication and bar of any right of (lenders), to now, in an action in equity, seek the enforcement of their chattel mortgage lien upon the property covered thereby? * * Citing earlier Iowa authorities we held “(t)he judgment did not merge the lien of the mortgage, but was simply a means of ef

11973–1973
Tindall v. Bryan green
nm · 1950
2 sentences

1973In Hamilton v. Henderson, 211 Iowa 29 , 230 N.W. 347 we stated the controlling issue of that appeal to be as follows: “ * * * Did (mortgagors), by obtaining judgment on the notes in an action at law, waive the lien of the chattel mortgage held by them, or is the judgment rendered in the action at law an adjudication and bar of any right of (lenders), to now, in an action in equity, seek the enforcement of their chattel mortgage lien upon the property covered thereby? * * Citing earlier Iowa authorities we held “(t)he judgment did not merge the lien of the mortgage, but was simply a means of ef

1973In Hamilton v. Henderson, 211 Iowa 29 , 230 N.W. 347 we stated the controlling issue of that appeal to be as follows: “ * * * Did (mortgagors), by obtaining judgment on the notes in an action at law, waive the lien of the chattel mortgage held by them, or is the judgment rendered in the action at law an adjudication and bar of any right of (lenders), to now, in an action in equity, seek the enforcement of their chattel mortgage lien upon the property covered thereby? * * Citing earlier Iowa authorities we held “(t)he judgment did not merge the lien of the mortgage, but was simply a means of ef

11973–1973
Ranslow v. U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. green
iowa · 1952
2 sentences

1965Ranslow v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., supra, 243 Iowa 731, 734 , 53 N.W.2d 247, 248 .

1965Ranslow v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., supra, 243 Iowa 731, 734 , 53 N.W.2d 247, 248 .

11965–1965
United States v. Allsbury neutral
scotus · 1866
2 sentences

1941Appellee cites United States v. Allsbury, 71 U. S. 186 , 18 L.

1941Appellee cites United States v. Allsbury, 71 U. S. 186 , 18 L.

11941–1941
Cedar County v. Moore neutral
iowa · 1915
1 sentence

1937J., 1055; Johnson v. Farmers Insurance Company, 184 Iowa 630 , 168 N. W. 264 ; Cedar County v. Moore, 173 Iowa 286 , 155 N. W. 277 ; Majestic Co. v. Ira D.

11937–1937
Johnson v. Farmers Insurance green
iowa · 1918
1 sentence

1937J., 1055; Johnson v. Farmers Insurance Company, 184 Iowa 630 , 168 N. W. 264 ; Cedar County v. Moore, 173 Iowa 286 , 155 N. W. 277 ; Majestic Co. v. Ira D.

11937–1937
State ex rel. School Fund v. Lake neutral
iowa · 1864
1 sentence

1930The question is not an open one in this state, but has been settled by many decisions of this court, as the following citations will show: State for use of School Fund v. Lake, 17 Iowa 215 ; Potter v. Harvey, 30 Iowa 502 ; Morrison v. Morrison, 38 Iowa 73 ; Matthews v. Davis, 61 Iowa 225 ; Freeburg v. Eksell, 123 Iowa 464 ; Gilman v. Heitman, 137 Iowa 336 ; Equitable Life Ins.

11930–1930
Potter v. Harvey neutral
iowa · 1870
1 sentence

1930The question is not an open one in this state, but has been settled by many decisions of this court, as the following citations will show: State for use of School Fund v. Lake, 17 Iowa 215 ; Potter v. Harvey, 30 Iowa 502 ; Morrison v. Morrison, 38 Iowa 73 ; Matthews v. Davis, 61 Iowa 225 ; Freeburg v. Eksell, 123 Iowa 464 ; Gilman v. Heitman, 137 Iowa 336 ; Equitable Life Ins.

11930–1930
Morrison v. Morrison green
iowa · 1874
1 sentence

1930The question is not an open one in this state, but has been settled by many decisions of this court, as the following citations will show: State for use of School Fund v. Lake, 17 Iowa 215 ; Potter v. Harvey, 30 Iowa 502 ; Morrison v. Morrison, 38 Iowa 73 ; Matthews v. Davis, 61 Iowa 225 ; Freeburg v. Eksell, 123 Iowa 464 ; Gilman v. Heitman, 137 Iowa 336 ; Equitable Life Ins.

11930–1930
Matthews v. Davis neutral
iowa · 1883
1 sentence

1930The question is not an open one in this state, but has been settled by many decisions of this court, as the following citations will show: State for use of School Fund v. Lake, 17 Iowa 215 ; Potter v. Harvey, 30 Iowa 502 ; Morrison v. Morrison, 38 Iowa 73 ; Matthews v. Davis, 61 Iowa 225 ; Freeburg v. Eksell, 123 Iowa 464 ; Gilman v. Heitman, 137 Iowa 336 ; Equitable Life Ins.

11930–1930
Freeburg v. Eksell green
iowa · 1904
1 sentence

1930The question is not an open one in this state, but has been settled by many decisions of this court, as the following citations will show: State for use of School Fund v. Lake, 17 Iowa 215 ; Potter v. Harvey, 30 Iowa 502 ; Morrison v. Morrison, 38 Iowa 73 ; Matthews v. Davis, 61 Iowa 225 ; Freeburg v. Eksell, 123 Iowa 464 ; Gilman v. Heitman, 137 Iowa 336 ; Equitable Life Ins.

11930–1930
Gilman v. Heitman green
iowa · 1907
1 sentence

1930The question is not an open one in this state, but has been settled by many decisions of this court, as the following citations will show: State for use of School Fund v. Lake, 17 Iowa 215 ; Potter v. Harvey, 30 Iowa 502 ; Morrison v. Morrison, 38 Iowa 73 ; Matthews v. Davis, 61 Iowa 225 ; Freeburg v. Eksell, 123 Iowa 464 ; Gilman v. Heitman, 137 Iowa 336 ; Equitable Life Ins.

11930–1930
State v. Waterman neutral
iowa · 1893
11896–1896
Lamb v. McConkey green
iowa · 1888
11890–1890

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 232.2 (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

TX 377 (1911–2026) CA 175 (1893–2026) IL 138 (1896–2026) PA 135 (1851–2026) NE 90 (1897–2025) OH 81 (1923–2026) LA 76 (1976–2025) NC 61 (1906–2026) NY 56 (1886–2026) AZ 56 (1968–2026) AR 53 (1925–2024) MI 47 (1938–2025) UT 42 (1983–2025) MO 41 (1872–2025) KY 34 (1964–2026) GA 34 (1923–2023) CT 32 (1988–2024) OR 28 (1892–2024) KS 25 (1898–2026) MT 24 (1986–2025) ME 23 (1979–2026) IA 21 (1890–2023) OK 20 (1914–2023) MS 19 (1935–2023) IN 16 (1886–2016) WA 16 (1898–2021) AK 11 (2000–2023) NM 11 (1900–2023) RI 11 (1994–2020) TN 10 (1948–2026) WV 10 (1901–2026) FL 10 (1968–2025) SD 9 (1942–1993) MN 9 (1917–2015) VA 8 (1913–2018) NJ 7 (1957–2024) MA 7 (1938–2022) MD 7 (1978–2020) HI 7 (1986–2009) AL 7 (2002–2024) DC 5 (1990–2010) CO 5 (2007–2025) ND 4 (1994–2021) DE 4 (1959–2019) WY 2 (2018–2021) NV 2 (2016–2017) VT 2 (1980–2005) ID 2 (2014–2014)

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