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13 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1937–2020 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Tobingreen2 sentences2017See id. 2017See id. 39 VI. | 3 | 3 |
State of Iowa v. James Alon Shortergreen2 sentences2020The State responds that Puccio’s counsel had no duty to request the eyewitness instruction because it “may have hurt him, not helped.” See State v. Shorter, 893 N.W.2d 65, 86 (Iowa 2017) (holding defendant was entitled to eyewitness instruction, but could not show he was prejudiced by counsel failing to ask for it). 2017See 893 N.W.2d 65, 86 (Iowa 2017). | 2 | 2 |
Ruble v. Carrgreen2 sentences1965See Ruble v. Carr, 244 Iowa 990, 995 , 59 N.W.2d 228, 231, 232 , and citations; Lingle v. Minneapolis & St. 1965See Ruble v. Carr, 244 Iowa 990, 995 , 59 N.W.2d 228, 231, 232 , and citations; Lingle v. Minneapolis & St. | 1 | 2 |
State v. Hohlegreen1 sentence2017Cir. 1972) (“[W]e have pointed out the importance of and need for a special instruction on the key issue of identification, which emphasizes to the jury the need for finding that the circumstances of the identification are convincing beyond a reasonable doubt.”); State v. Hohle, 510 N.W.2d 847, 849 (Iowa 1994) (stating such an eyewitness instruction is in accordance with Telfaire). | 1 | 1 |
Lingle v. MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. LOUIS RAILWAY COMPANYgreen1 sentence1973Louis Railway Co., 251 Iowa 1183, 1189 , 104 N.W.2d 467, 470 (1960): “As a rule the inference of due care arising from application of the no eyewitness rule is sufficient to carry such issue [contributory negligence] to the jury.” See also Vandello v. Allied Gas & Chemical Company, 252 Iowa 1313, 1315 , 110 N. W.2d 232, 233 (1961). | 1 | 1 |
Vandello v. ALLIED GAS AND CHEMICAL COMPANYgreen2 sentences1973Louis Railway Co., 251 Iowa 1183, 1189 , 104 N.W.2d 467, 470 (1960): “As a rule the inference of due care arising from application of the no eyewitness rule is sufficient to carry such issue [contributory negligence] to the jury.” See also Vandello v. Allied Gas & Chemical Company, 252 Iowa 1313, 1315 , 110 N. W.2d 232, 233 (1961). 1973Louis Railway Co., 251 Iowa 1183, 1189 , 104 N.W.2d 467, 470 (1960): “As a rule the inference of due care arising from application of the no eyewitness rule is sufficient to carry such issue [contributory negligence] to the jury.” See also Vandello v. Allied Gas & Chemical Company, 252 Iowa 1313, 1315 , 110 N. W.2d 232, 233 (1961). | 1 | 1 |
Mast v. Illinois Cent. R. Co.green1 sentence1960Iowa, 79 F.Supp. 149, 162 (Judge Graven), affirmed, 8 Cir., 176 F.2d 157 , cites many Iowa decisions for the proposition that the inference arising from the no eyewitness rule does not apply to moments covered by direct evidence. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Hittle v. Jones
green
2 sentences1968Its refusal was correct.” See also Hittle v. Jones, 217 Iowa 598 , 250 N.W. 689 and sections 321.321, 321.322, Iowa Code (1966). 1968Its refusal was correct.” See also Hittle v. Jones, 217 Iowa 598 , 250 N.W. 689 and sections 321.321, 321.322, Iowa Code (1966). | 2 | 1960–1968 |
Froman v. Perrin
green
2 sentences1982It abrogated the no eyewitness rule in Froman v. Perrin, 213 N.W.2d 684 (Iowa 1973). 1982It abrogated the no eyewitness rule in Froman v. Perrin, 213 N.W.2d 684 (Iowa 1973). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Handeland v. Brown
green
2 sentences1982In Handeland v. Brown, 216 N.W.2d 574 (Iowa 1974), the court held the contributory negligence defense is inapplicable to a parental claim for medical expense and loss of services, companionship and society under Iowa R.Civ.P. 8. 1982In Handeland v. Brown, 216 N.W.2d 574 (Iowa 1974), the court held the contributory negligence defense is inapplicable to a parental claim for medical expense and loss of services, companionship and society under Iowa R.Civ.P. 8. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Lingle v. Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Co.
green
1 sentence1973Louis Railway Co., 251 Iowa 1183, 1189 , 104 N.W.2d 467, 470 (1960): “As a rule the inference of due care arising from application of the no eyewitness rule is sufficient to carry such issue [contributory negligence] to the jury.” See also Vandello v. Allied Gas & Chemical Company, 252 Iowa 1313, 1315 , 110 N. W.2d 232, 233 (1961). | 1 | 1973–1973 |
Low v. Ford Hopkins Company
green
2 sentences1965We considered a like proposition in Low v. Ford Hopkins Co., 231 Iowa 251, 254 , 1 N.W.2d 95, 97 , where we said: “Even though * * * there was no obtainable direct evidence of Mrs. Low’s conduct, we would hesitate to reverse because of Instruction 7 .[on contributory negligence dealing with the no eyewitness rule]. 1965We considered a like proposition in Low v. Ford Hopkins Co., 231 Iowa 251, 254 , 1 N.W.2d 95, 97 , where we said: “Even though * * * there was no obtainable direct evidence of Mrs. Low’s conduct, we would hesitate to reverse because of Instruction 7 .[on contributory negligence dealing with the no eyewitness rule]. | 1 | 1965–1965 |
Mast v. Illinois Cent. R. Co.
neutral
1 sentence1960Iowa, 79 F.Supp. 149, 162 (Judge Graven), affirmed, 8 Cir., 176 F.2d 157 , cites many Iowa decisions for the proposition that the inference arising from the no eyewitness rule does not apply to moments covered by direct evidence. | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Van Gorden v. City of Fort Dodge
green
1 sentence1960Hittle v. Jones, 217 Iowa 598, 602 , 250 N.W. 689 ; Van Gorden v. City of Fort Dodge, 216 Iowa 209 , 245 N. W. 736 ; Tegtmeyer v. Byram, 204 Iowa 1169 , 216 N.W. 613 ; Wasson v. Illinois Central R. | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Tegtmeyer v. Byram
neutral
1 sentence1960Hittle v. Jones, 217 Iowa 598, 602 , 250 N.W. 689 ; Van Gorden v. City of Fort Dodge, 216 Iowa 209 , 245 N. W. 736 ; Tegtmeyer v. Byram, 204 Iowa 1169 , 216 N.W. 613 ; Wasson v. Illinois Central R. | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Riedesel v. Koch
green
2 sentences1960Riedesel v. Koch, 241 Iowa 1313, 1316-1317 , 45 N.W.2d 225, 228 , and citations; Smith v. Darling & Co., 244 Iowa 133, 140 , 56 N.W.2d 47, 51 , and citations; Ruble v. Carr, 244 Iowa 990, 995 , 59 N.W. 2d 228, 231-232 . 1960Riedesel v. Koch, 241 Iowa 1313, 1316-1317 , 45 N.W.2d 225, 228 , and citations; Smith v. Darling & Co., 244 Iowa 133, 140 , 56 N.W.2d 47, 51 , and citations; Ruble v. Carr, 244 Iowa 990, 995 , 59 N.W. 2d 228, 231-232 . | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Smith v. Darling & Co.
green
2 sentences1960Riedesel v. Koch, 241 Iowa 1313, 1316-1317 , 45 N.W.2d 225, 228 , and citations; Smith v. Darling & Co., 244 Iowa 133, 140 , 56 N.W.2d 47, 51 , and citations; Ruble v. Carr, 244 Iowa 990, 995 , 59 N.W. 2d 228, 231-232 . 1960Riedesel v. Koch, 241 Iowa 1313, 1316-1317 , 45 N.W.2d 225, 228 , and citations; Smith v. Darling & Co., 244 Iowa 133, 140 , 56 N.W.2d 47, 51 , and citations; Ruble v. Carr, 244 Iowa 990, 995 , 59 N.W. 2d 228, 231-232 . | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co.
neutral
2 sentences1937Ames v. Transit Co., 120 Iowa 640 , 95 N. W. 161 ; Sanderson v. Railway, 167 Iowa 90 , 149 N. W. 188 ; Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co., 220 Iowa 702 , 263 N. W. 39 ; Brown v. McAdoo, 195 Iowa 286 , 188 N. W. 7 . 1937Ames v. Transit Co., 120 Iowa 640 , 95 N. W. 161 ; Sanderson v. Railway, 167 Iowa 90 , 149 N. W. 188 ; Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co., 220 Iowa 702 , 263 N. W. 39 ; Brown v. McAdoo, 195 Iowa 286 , 188 N. W. 7 . | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Ames v. Waterloo & Cedar Falls Rapid Transit Co.
green
2 sentences1937Ames v. Transit Co., 120 Iowa 640 , 95 N. W. 161 ; Sanderson v. Railway, 167 Iowa 90 , 149 N. W. 188 ; Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co., 220 Iowa 702 , 263 N. W. 39 ; Brown v. McAdoo, 195 Iowa 286 , 188 N. W. 7 . 1937Ames v. Transit Co., 120 Iowa 640 , 95 N. W. 161 ; Sanderson v. Railway, 167 Iowa 90 , 149 N. W. 188 ; Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co., 220 Iowa 702 , 263 N. W. 39 ; Brown v. McAdoo, 195 Iowa 286 , 188 N. W. 7 . | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Merchants Transfer & Storage Co. v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co.
green
1 sentence1937The eyewitness rule is stated in the case of Merchants Transfer & Storage Co. v. Railway Co., 170 Iowa 378 , l. c. 392, 150 N. W. 720 , 725, as follows: . ‘ ‘ The true rule is that, in .the absence of an eyewitness, in the absence of any obtainable direct evidence as to what deceased did or failed to do by way of precaution at and immediately before the injury, the presumption that he, prompted by a natural instinct, was in the exercise of care for his own safety, obtains and this presumption is one of fact, and whether it is overcome by circumstances shown in evidence is for the jury to deter | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Sanderson v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Co.
green
1 sentence1937Ames v. Transit Co., 120 Iowa 640 , 95 N. W. 161 ; Sanderson v. Railway, 167 Iowa 90 , 149 N. W. 188 ; Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co., 220 Iowa 702 , 263 N. W. 39 ; Brown v. McAdoo, 195 Iowa 286 , 188 N. W. 7 . | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Brown v. McAdoo
neutral
1 sentence1937Ames v. Transit Co., 120 Iowa 640 , 95 N. W. 161 ; Sanderson v. Railway, 167 Iowa 90 , 149 N. W. 188 ; Shannahan v. Borden Produce Co., 220 Iowa 702 , 263 N. W. 39 ; Brown v. McAdoo, 195 Iowa 286 , 188 N. W. 7 . | 1 | 1937–1937 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.