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factor test in Iowa

18 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2026 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Knousgreen
iowa · 1981 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Knous, 313 N.W.2d at 512 .

2017See Knous, 313 N.W.2d at 512 .

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United States v. Bassignanigreen
ca9 · 2009 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016United States v. Bassignani, 575 F.3d 879, 885 (9th Cir. 2009) (discussing the difference between confrontational and nonconfrontational interrogation). 49 Here, there is no question the interrogation began in a low-key, matter-of-fact manner.

2016United States v. Bassignani, 575 F.3d 879, 885 (9th Cir.2009) (discussing the difference between confrontational and nonconfronta-tional interrogation).

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Gerst v. Marshallgreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009We noted in Gerst, 549 N.W.2d at 817 , but did not decide the question whether the substantial factor test should be eliminated.

2009The scope-of-liability issue is fact-intensive as it requires consideration of the risks that made the actor’s conduct tortious and a determination of whether the harm at issue is a result of any of those 4We noted in Gerst, 549 N.W.2d at 817 , but did not decide the question whether the substantial factor test should be eliminated. 15 risks.

12
In Re the Marriage of Alesgreen
iowactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Similarly, Kimberlee’s cohabitation and the financial support she receives from her significant may be considered, see In re Marriage of Ales, 592 N.W.2d 698, 703 (Iowa Ct. App. 1999), although it is not a significant factor in our analysis.

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In Re the Marriage of Kunkelgreen
iowactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In re Marriage of Kunkel, 555 N.W.2d 250, 253 (Iowa Ct. App. 1996).

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Gibson v. Trantgreen
tenn · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Brewer v. Hagemann, 771 A.2d 1030, 1033-34 (Me.2001); Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103 , 538 N.E.2d 1058, 1062 (1989); Gibson v. Trant, 58 S.W.3d 103, 111-12 (Tenn.2001); see also Schlumm v. Terrence J.

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Brewer v. Hagemanngreen
me · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Brewer v. Hagemann, 771 A.2d 1030, 1033-34 (Me.2001); Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103 , 538 N.E.2d 1058, 1062 (1989); Gibson v. Trant, 58 S.W.3d 103, 111-12 (Tenn.2001); see also Schlumm v. Terrence J.

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Krahn v. Kinneygreen
ohio · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Brewer v. Hagemann, 771 A.2d 1030, 1033-34 (Me.2001); Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103 , 538 N.E.2d 1058, 1062 (1989); Gibson v. Trant, 58 S.W.3d 103, 111-12 (Tenn.2001); see also Schlumm v. Terrence J.

2003See Brewer v. Hagemann, 771 A.2d 1030, 1033-34 (Me.2001); Krahn v. Kinney, 43 Ohio St.3d 103 , 538 N.E.2d 1058, 1062 (1989); Gibson v. Trant, 58 S.W.3d 103, 111-12 (Tenn.2001); see also Schlumm v. Terrence J.

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Solem v. Helmred
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See id. at 743-44 (rejecting the defendant’s request that an individualized assessment of the severity of *62 the punishment be made).

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State v. Laffeygreen
iowa · 1999 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Laffey, 600 N.W.2d at 61 .

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State v. Ayersgreen
iowa · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997We have previously stated that in determining whether conduct meets the substantial factor test, we look to the “proximity and foreseeability of the harm flowing from the actor’s conduct, although it is not necessary that the actual consequences of a defendant’s negligence should have been foreseen.” Kelly, 476 N.W.2d at 349 ; State v. Ayers, 478 N.W.2d 606, 608 (Iowa 1991) (“Proximate cause is based on foreseeability.”); see also Restatement (Second) of Torts §§ 433, 435 (1965).

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Vincent Ex Rel. Staton v. Fairbanks Memorial Hospitalgreen
alaska · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Miller, The Test of Factual Causation in Negligence and Strict Liability Cases 16 n.8, 130-34 (1961) (criticizing assertion that Restatement’s substantial factor test is confined to actual causation); Wright Article at 1781-83 (“the question of limiting liability due to the extent of contribution, rather than due to the absence of any contribution, is clearly a proximate-cause issue of policy or principle, rather than an issue of actual causation (contribution to the injury)”); see Vincent v. Fairbanks Memorial Hosp., 862 P.2d 847 , 851 n.7 (Alaska 1993) (observing the Restatement’s substantia

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Young v. Flathead Countygreen
mont · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See McDowell v. Davis, 104 Ariz. 69 , 448 P.2d 869, 871 (1968) (en banc) (rejecting use of substantial factor test because “it is a source of additional confusion injected into an already difficult area of law”); Young v. Flathead County, 232 Mont. 274, 757 P.2d 772, 777 (1988) (using but-for test for causation in fact and substantial factor test for those “rare circumstances” where concurrent causes would each have been sufficient to produce the .same result).

1996See McDowell v. Davis, 104 Ariz. 69 , 448 P.2d 869, 871 (1968) (en banc) (rejecting use of substantial factor test because “it is a source of additional confusion injected into an already difficult area of law”); Young v. Flathead County, 232 Mont. 274, 757 P.2d 772, 777 (1988) (using but-for test for causation in fact and substantial factor test for those “rare circumstances” where concurrent causes would each have been sufficient to produce the .same result).

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McDowell v. Davisgreen
ariz · 1968 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See McDowell v. Davis, 104 Ariz. 69 , 448 P.2d 869, 871 (1968) (en banc) (rejecting use of substantial factor test because “it is a source of additional confusion injected into an already difficult area of law”); Young v. Flathead County, 232 Mont. 274, 757 P.2d 772, 777 (1988) (using but-for test for causation in fact and substantial factor test for those “rare circumstances” where concurrent causes would each have been sufficient to produce the .same result).

1996See McDowell v. Davis, 104 Ariz. 69 , 448 P.2d 869, 871 (1968) (en banc) (rejecting use of substantial factor test because “it is a source of additional confusion injected into an already difficult area of law”); Young v. Flathead County, 232 Mont. 274, 757 P.2d 772, 777 (1988) (using but-for test for causation in fact and substantial factor test for those “rare circumstances” where concurrent causes would each have been sufficient to produce the .same result).

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John P. Collins v. American Optometric Associationgreen
ca7 · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Miller, The Test of Factual Causation in Negligence and Strict Liability Cases 16 n.8, 130-34 (1961) (criticizing assertion that Restatement’s substantial factor test is confined to actual causation); Wright Article at 1781-83 (“the question of limiting liability due to the extent of contribution, rather than due to the absence of any contribution, is clearly a proximate-cause issue of policy or principle, rather than an issue of actual causation (contribution to the injury)”); see Vincent v. Fairbanks Memorial Hosp., 862 P.2d 847 , 851 n.7 (Alaska 1993) (observing the Restatement’s substantia

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Frederick v. Goffgreen
iowa · 1960 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Frederick, 251 Iowa at 298 , 100 N.W.2d at 629 ("We have used ... language quite similar to [the Restatement]....

1996See Frederick, 251 Iowa at 298 , 100 N.W.2d at 629 ("We have used ... language quite similar to [the Restatement]....

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Beeman v. Manville Corp. Asbestos Disease Compensation Fundgreen
iowa · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See Beeman, 496 N.W.2d at 254 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Kelly v. Sinclair Oil Corp. green
iowa · 1991
2 sentences

1997We have previously stated that in determining whether conduct meets the substantial factor test, we look to the “proximity and foreseeability of the harm flowing from the actor’s conduct, although it is not necessary that the actual consequences of a defendant’s negligence should have been foreseen.” Kelly, 476 N.W.2d at 349 ; State v. Ayers, 478 N.W.2d 606, 608 (Iowa 1991) (“Proximate cause is based on foreseeability.”); see also Restatement (Second) of Torts §§ 433, 435 (1965).

1996Id.

21996–1997
Tina Haskenhoff v. Homeland Energy Solutions, LLC green
iowa · 2017
1 sentence

2018Id. at 634–35 (Appel, J., specially concurring).

12018–2018
Spaur v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. green
iowa · 1994
1 sentence

1997Id.

11997–1997

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 321J.10 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 321J.5 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 321J.6 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 321J.7 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 462A.12 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 462A.13 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 462A.14A (3) IA § Iowa Code § 462A.14B (3) IA § Iowa Code § 462A.14D (3) IA § Iowa Code § 804.20 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 808.3 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 903.1 (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

CA 234 (1935–2026) TX 88 (1972–2026) WA 63 (1982–2025) CT 60 (1980–2022) NJ 57 (1976–2026) IL 56 (1984–2026) PA 55 (1947–2026) WI 50 (1979–2026) LA 48 (1992–2023) VA 46 (1985–2025) MD 45 (1985–2025) OR 36 (1983–2025) TN 28 (1995–2026) KY 26 (1965–2024) OH 25 (1988–2026) NC 22 (1983–2026) UT 21 (1955–2022) ID 21 (1990–2025) MA 20 (1976–2025) GA 19 (1986–2026) KS 19 (1970–2025) IA 18 (1994–2026) MO 17 (1972–2024) AK 16 (1976–2025) MN 16 (1986–2024) FL 15 (1985–2016) IN 15 (1978–2026) MI 15 (1997–2026) AL 15 (1889–2018) NY 14 (1907–2026) AZ 13 (1976–2021) MS 13 (1989–2025) SC 12 (1991–2025) MT 11 (1976–2021) WY 11 (1994–2024) SD 9 (1981–2017) VT 9 (1992–2025) DC 8 (1979–2021) CO 8 (2002–2026) NM 8 (1992–2014) WV 7 (1980–2024) NH 7 (1988–2018) DE 7 (1998–2024) OK 5 (1987–2002) NV 5 (1988–2020) NE 5 (1994–2013) RI 4 (1996–2019) AR 3 (1991–2003) ME 3 (1990–2007) HI 2 (2017–2020) ND 2 (1997–2017)

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