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immunity doctrine in Iowa

17 Iowa opinions name it 1 courts 1939–2020 0 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
Simonson v. Iowa State Universitygreen
iowa · 1999 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Logan, 455 U.S. at 433 , 102 S. Ct. at 1156 (explaining that defenses to tort actions may constitute “one aspect of the State’s definition of that property interest” (quoting Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 282 n.5, 100 S. Ct. 553 , 557 n.5 (1980))); Martinez, 444 U.S. at 282 , 100 S. Ct. at 557 (“But even if one characterizes the immunity defense as a statutory deprivation, it would remain true that the State’s interest in fashioning its own rules of tort law is paramount to any discernible federal interest . . . .”); Simonson v. Iowa State Univ., 603 N.W.2d 557, 562 (Iowa 1999) (“

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Miranda v. Saidgreen
iowa · 2013 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020A chose in action for legal malpractice is an interesting species of property. “[L]egal malpractice actions sound in tort, yet owe their existence in part to contract law.” Miranda v. Said, 836 N.W.2d 8, 23 (Iowa 2013).

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Bennett v. City of Redfieldgreen
iowa · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Logan, 455 U.S. at 433 , 102 S. Ct. at 1156 (explaining that defenses to tort actions may constitute “one aspect of the State’s definition of that property interest” (quoting Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 282 n.5, 100 S. Ct. 553 , 557 n.5 (1980))); Martinez, 444 U.S. at 282 , 100 S. Ct. at 557 (“But even if one characterizes the immunity defense as a statutory deprivation, it would remain true that the State’s interest in fashioning its own rules of tort law is paramount to any discernible federal interest . . . .”); Simonson v. Iowa State Univ., 603 N.W.2d 557, 562 (Iowa 1999) (“

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Martinez v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Logan, 455 U.S. at 433 , 102 S. Ct. at 1156 (explaining that defenses to tort actions may constitute “one aspect of the State’s definition of that property interest” (quoting Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 282 n.5, 100 S. Ct. 553 , 557 n.5 (1980))); Martinez, 444 U.S. at 282 , 100 S. Ct. at 557 (“But even if one characterizes the immunity defense as a statutory deprivation, it would remain true that the State’s interest in fashioning its own rules of tort law is paramount to any discernible federal interest . . . .”); Simonson v. Iowa State Univ., 603 N.W.2d 557, 562 (Iowa 1999) (“

2020See Logan, 455 U.S. at 433 , 102 S. Ct. at 1156 (explaining that defenses to tort actions may constitute “one aspect of the State’s definition of that property interest” (quoting Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 282 n.5, 100 S. Ct. 553 , 557 n.5 (1980))); Martinez, 444 U.S. at 282 , 100 S. Ct. at 557 (“But even if one characterizes the immunity defense as a statutory deprivation, it would remain true that the State’s interest in fashioning its own rules of tort law is paramount to any discernible federal interest . . . .”); Simonson v. Iowa State Univ., 603 N.W.2d 557, 562 (Iowa 1999) (“

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Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co.green
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Logan, 455 U.S. at 433 , 102 S. Ct. at 1156 (explaining that defenses to tort actions may constitute “one aspect of the State’s definition of that property interest” (quoting Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 282 n.5, 100 S. Ct. 553 , 557 n.5 (1980))); Martinez, 444 U.S. at 282 , 100 S. Ct. at 557 (“But even if one characterizes the immunity defense as a statutory deprivation, it would remain true that the State’s interest in fashioning its own rules of tort law is paramount to any discernible federal interest . . . .”); Simonson v. Iowa State Univ., 603 N.W.2d 557, 562 (Iowa 1999) (“

2020See Logan, 455 U.S. at 433 , 102 S. Ct. at 1156 (explaining that defenses to tort actions may constitute “one aspect of the State’s definition of that property interest” (quoting Martinez v. California, 444 U.S. 277 , 282 n.5, 100 S. Ct. 553 , 557 n.5 (1980))); Martinez, 444 U.S. at 282 , 100 S. Ct. at 557 (“But even if one characterizes the immunity defense as a statutory deprivation, it would remain true that the State’s interest in fashioning its own rules of tort law is paramount to any discernible federal interest . . . .”); Simonson v. Iowa State Univ., 603 N.W.2d 557, 562 (Iowa 1999) (“

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Corum v. University of North Carolinagreen
· 1992 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. at 281, 292 .

2018See id. at 281, 292 .

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LePoidevin Ex Rel. Dye v. Wilsongreen
wis · 1983 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013For instance, in LePoidevin v. Wilson, the Wisconsin Supreme Court distinguished a premises liability claim, which was subject to an immunity defense under Wisconsin’s recreational use statute, from a negligence claim arising from the landowner’s son taunting the plaintiff into diving headfirst into a three-foot-deep pond. 111 Wis.2d 116 , 330 N.W.2d 555, 559-62 (1983).

2013For instance, in LePoidevin v. Wilson, the Wisconsin Supreme Court distinguished a premises liability claim, which was subject to an immunity defense under Wisconsin’s recreational use statute, from a negligence claim arising from the landowner’s son taunting the plaintiff into diving headfirst into a three-foot-deep pond. 111 Wis.2d 116 , 330 N.W.2d 555, 559-62 (1983).

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Klein v. United Statesgreen
cal · 2010 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Similarly, in Klein v. United States, the California Supreme Court found that a recreational use statute did not extinguish claims arising from the negligent acts of owners on the premises. 50 Cal.4th 68 , 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 722 , 235 P.3d 42, 47-53 (2010).

2013Similarly, in Klein v. United States, the California Supreme Court found that a recreational use statute did not extinguish claims arising from the negligent acts of owners on the premises. 50 Cal.4th 68 , 112 Cal.Rptr.3d 722 , 235 P.3d 42, 47-53 (2010).

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Haynes v. Presbyterian Hospital Ass'ngreen
washctapp · 1950 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Ass’n, 241 Iowa 1269, 1274 , 45 N.W.2d 151, 154 (1950) (weighing and ultimately rejecting public policy justifications for the immunity doctrine).

2010Ass’n, 241 Iowa 1269, 1274 , 45 N.W.2d 151, 154 (1950) (weighing and ultimately rejecting public policy justifications for the immunity doctrine).

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Turner v. Turnergreen
iowa · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Turner v. Turner, 304 N.W.2d 786, 788-89 (Iowa 1981).

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Kirtley v. Chamberlingreen
iowa · 1958 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See Kirtley v. Chamberlin, 250 Iowa at 143-46 , 93 N.W.2d at 83-85 ; Murray v. Wilcox, *157 122 Iowa at 192 , 97 N.W. at 1088; 62 Am.Jur.2d Process § 147, at 931 (1972); Annot., 84 A.L.R.2d 421 (1962).

1983See Kirtley v. Chamberlin, 250 Iowa at 143-46 , 93 N.W.2d at 83-85 ; Murray v. Wilcox, *157 122 Iowa at 192 , 97 N.W. at 1088; 62 Am.Jur.2d Process § 147, at 931 (1972); Annot., 84 A.L.R.2d 421 (1962).

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Elledge v. City of Des Moinesgreen
iowa · 1966 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982Elledge v. City of Des Moines, 259 Iowa 284, 288 , 144 N.W.2d 283, 286 (1966); Wittmer v. Letts, 248 Iowa 648, 652 , 80 N.W.2d 561, 563 (1957); Bradley v. City of Oskaloosa, 193 Iowa 1072, 1073 , 188 N.W. 896 , 896-97 (1922).

1982Elledge v. City of Des Moines, 259 Iowa 284, 288 , 144 N.W.2d 283, 286 (1966); Wittmer v. Letts, 248 Iowa 648, 652 , 80 N.W.2d 561, 563 (1957); Bradley v. City of Oskaloosa, 193 Iowa 1072, 1073 , 188 N.W. 896 , 896-97 (1922).

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Wittmer v. Lettsgreen
iowa · 1957 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982Elledge v. City of Des Moines, 259 Iowa 284, 288 , 144 N.W.2d 283, 286 (1966); Wittmer v. Letts, 248 Iowa 648, 652 , 80 N.W.2d 561, 563 (1957); Bradley v. City of Oskaloosa, 193 Iowa 1072, 1073 , 188 N.W. 896 , 896-97 (1922).

1982Elledge v. City of Des Moines, 259 Iowa 284, 288 , 144 N.W.2d 283, 286 (1966); Wittmer v. Letts, 248 Iowa 648, 652 , 80 N.W.2d 561, 563 (1957); Bradley v. City of Oskaloosa, 193 Iowa 1072, 1073 , 188 N.W. 896 , 896-97 (1922).

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Streenz v. Streenzgreen
ariz · 1970 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Streenz v. Streenz, 106 Ariz. 86 , 471 P.2d 282 (1970) (McFarland, J., dissenting).

1981See Streenz v. Streenz, 106 Ariz. 86 , 471 P.2d 282 (1970) (McFarland, J., dissenting).

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Seiber v. Stategreen
iowa · 1973 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975See Seiber v. State, 211 N.W.2d 698 (Iowa 1973).

1975See Seiber v. State, 211 N.W.2d 698 (Iowa 1973).

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Groves v. City of Webster Citygreen
iowa · 1936 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971Groves v. Webster City, 222 Iowa 849, 860-861 , 270 N.W. 329, 335 (1937); cf. McKeown v. Brown, 167 Iowa 489 , 149 N.W. 593 (1914).

1971Groves v. Webster City, 222 Iowa 849, 860-861 , 270 N.W. 329, 335 (1937); cf. McKeown v. Brown, 167 Iowa 489 , 149 N.W. 593 (1914).

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Spanel v. Mounds View School District No. 621green
minn · 1962 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1963–1963
2 sentences

1963In Spanel v. Mounds View School District No. 621, Minn., 118 N.W.2d 795, 802, 803 , that court said: "Our consideration of the origins of tort immunity persuade us that its genesis was accidental and was characterized by expediency, and that its continuation has stemmed from inertia.

1963In Spanel v. Mounds View School District No. 621, Minn., 118 N.W.2d 795, 802, 803 , that court said: “Our consideration of the origins of tort immunity persuade us that its genesis was accidental and was characterized by expediency, and that its continuation has stemmed from inertia.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Sessions v. Thos. Dee Memorial Hospital Ass'n. neutral
utah · 1935
2 sentences

1939The Utah court in the first trial of Sessions v. Thomas Dee Memorial Hospital Assn., 89 Utah 222 , 51 P.2d 229 , rather intimated that it favored the immunity rule, but the facts were insufficient for it to pass on the question.

1939The Utah court in the first trial of Sessions v. Thomas Dee Memorial Hospital Assn., 89 Utah 222 , 51 P.2d 229 , rather intimated that it favored the immunity rule, but the facts were insufficient for it to pass on the question.

21939–1939
Coleman v. Court of Appeals of Maryland green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2014Coleman, 566 U.S. at ___ , 132 S. Ct. at 1338 , 182 L.

2014Coleman, 566 U.S. at ___ , 132 S. Ct. at 1338 , 182 L.

12014–2014
Moseley v. Ricks green
iowa · 1937
2 sentences

1983In Moseley v. Ricks, for example, this court quoted with approval from a Montana case: According to the weight of authority, this rule applies to all proceedings which are in their nature judicial, whether taking place in court or not ..., and to attendance upon the taking of depositions to be used in the trial of a cause _ The rule has been extended to include a party attending the examination of witnesses to be used on a trial of his case ..., and to such a one who comes into a foreign jurisdiction at the request of his counsel, to be present during the argument on a demurrer .... 223 Iowa a

1983In Moseley v. Ricks, for example, this court quoted with approval from a Montana case: According to the weight of authority, this rule applies to all proceedings which are in their nature judicial, whether taking place in court or not ..., and to attendance upon the taking of depositions to be used in the trial of a cause _ The rule has been extended to include a party attending the examination of witnesses to be used on a trial of his case ..., and to such a one who comes into a foreign jurisdiction at the request of his counsel, to be present during the argument on a demurrer .... 223 Iowa a

11983–1983
Murray v. Wilcox green
iowa · 1904
1 sentence

1983See Kirtley v. Chamberlin, 250 Iowa at 143-46 , 93 N.W.2d at 83-85 ; Murray v. Wilcox, *157 122 Iowa at 192 , 97 N.W. at 1088; 62 Am.Jur.2d Process § 147, at 931 (1972); Annot., 84 A.L.R.2d 421 (1962).

11983–1983
Bradley v. City of Oskaloosa green
iowa · 1922
1 sentence

1982Elledge v. City of Des Moines, 259 Iowa 284, 288 , 144 N.W.2d 283, 286 (1966); Wittmer v. Letts, 248 Iowa 648, 652 , 80 N.W.2d 561, 563 (1957); Bradley v. City of Oskaloosa, 193 Iowa 1072, 1073 , 188 N.W. 896 , 896-97 (1922).

11982–1982
McKeown v. Brown green
iowa · 1914
2 sentences

1971Groves v. Webster City, 222 Iowa 849, 860-861 , 270 N.W. 329, 335 (1937); cf. McKeown v. Brown, 167 Iowa 489 , 149 N.W. 593 (1914).

1971Groves v. Webster City, 222 Iowa 849, 860-861 , 270 N.W. 329, 335 (1937); cf. McKeown v. Brown, 167 Iowa 489 , 149 N.W. 593 (1914).

11971–1971
Dunlap v. Dunlap green
· 1930
2 sentences

1968Finally, appellee contends the immunity doctrine should not extend to the business or vocational establishment of the father, and cites and relies upon Dunlap v. Dunlap, supra, 84 N.H. 352 , 150 A. 905 , 71 A.L.R. 1055 , Signs v. Signs, supra, 156 Ohio St. 566 , 103 N.E.2d 743 , Borst v. Borst, supra, 41 Wash.2d 642 , 251 P.2d 149 , Lusk v. Lusk, supra, 113 W.Va. 17 , 166 S.E. 538 .

1968Finally, appellee contends the immunity doctrine should not extend to the business or vocational establishment of the father, and cites and relies upon Dunlap v. Dunlap, supra, 84 N.H. 352 , 150 A. 905 , 71 A.L.R. 1055 , Signs v. Signs, supra, 156 Ohio St. 566 , 103 N.E.2d 743 , Borst v. Borst, supra, 41 Wash.2d 642 , 251 P.2d 149 , Lusk v. Lusk, supra, 113 W.Va. 17 , 166 S.E. 538 .

11968–1968
Borst v. Borst green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

1968Finally, appellee contends the immunity doctrine should not extend to the business or vocational establishment of the father, and cites and relies upon Dunlap v. Dunlap, supra, 84 N.H. 352 , 150 A. 905 , 71 A.L.R. 1055 , Signs v. Signs, supra, 156 Ohio St. 566 , 103 N.E.2d 743 , Borst v. Borst, supra, 41 Wash.2d 642 , 251 P.2d 149 , Lusk v. Lusk, supra, 113 W.Va. 17 , 166 S.E. 538 .

1968Finally, appellee contends the immunity doctrine should not extend to the business or vocational establishment of the father, and cites and relies upon Dunlap v. Dunlap, supra, 84 N.H. 352 , 150 A. 905 , 71 A.L.R. 1055 , Signs v. Signs, supra, 156 Ohio St. 566 , 103 N.E.2d 743 , Borst v. Borst, supra, 41 Wash.2d 642 , 251 P.2d 149 , Lusk v. Lusk, supra, 113 W.Va. 17 , 166 S.E. 538 .

11968–1968
Boyer v. Iowa High School Athletic Association green
iowa · 1964
2 sentences

1968As to that plaintiff’s remedy is legislative and not judicial.” This court in Boyer v. Iowa High School Athletic Association, 256 Iowa 337 , 127 N.W.2d 606 refused to change the immunity rule as it applied to tort claims against the state.

1968As to that plaintiff’s remedy is legislative and not judicial.” This court in Boyer v. Iowa High School Athletic Association, 256 Iowa 337 , 127 N.W.2d 606 refused to change the immunity rule as it applied to tort claims against the state.

11968–1968
Lusk v. Lusk green
wva · 1932
2 sentences

1968Finally, appellee contends the immunity doctrine should not extend to the business or vocational establishment of the father, and cites and relies upon Dunlap v. Dunlap, supra, 84 N.H. 352 , 150 A. 905 , 71 A.L.R. 1055 , Signs v. Signs, supra, 156 Ohio St. 566 , 103 N.E.2d 743 , Borst v. Borst, supra, 41 Wash.2d 642 , 251 P.2d 149 , Lusk v. Lusk, supra, 113 W.Va. 17 , 166 S.E. 538 .

1968Finally, appellee contends the immunity doctrine should not extend to the business or vocational establishment of the father, and cites and relies upon Dunlap v. Dunlap, supra, 84 N.H. 352 , 150 A. 905 , 71 A.L.R. 1055 , Signs v. Signs, supra, 156 Ohio St. 566 , 103 N.E.2d 743 , Borst v. Borst, supra, 41 Wash.2d 642 , 251 P.2d 149 , Lusk v. Lusk, supra, 113 W.Va. 17 , 166 S.E. 538 .

11968–1968
Molitor v. Kaneland Community Unit District No. 302 green
ill · 1959
2 sentences

1964The two principal precedents plaintiff cites are Molitor v. Kaneland Community Unit Dist., 18 Ill.2d 11 , 163 N.E.2d 89 , 86 A. L.

1964The two principal precedents plaintiff cites are Molitor v. Kaneland Community Unit Dist., 18 Ill.2d 11 , 163 N.E.2d 89 , 86 A. L.

11964–1964

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