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promissory estoppel doctrine in Iowa

12 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2024 2 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Miller v. Lawlorgreen
iowa · 1954 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1999–2018
2 sentences

2018The elements were: (1) “A clear and definite oral agreement;” (2) “That plaintiff acted to his detriment solely in reliance on said agreement;” and (3) “That a weighing of all the equities entitles plaintiff to the equitable relief of estoppel.” Id. at 273 .

2018The Iowa Supreme Court recognized and set forth the elements of a promissory-estoppel claim in the seminal decision Miller v. Lawlor, 66 N.W.2d 267, 272 (Iowa 1954).

22
Miller v. Sodak Gaming, Inc.green
ca6 · 2004 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See 93 Fed.Appx. at 861 .

2015See 93 F. App’x at 851 .

22
Ronald Dwight Kunde v. Estate of Arthur D. Bowman and Diane Engelkinsgreen
iowa · 2018 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Kunde v. Est. of Bowman, 920 N.W.2d 803, 808 (Iowa 2018) (suggesting inconsistent claims could undermine a promissory- estoppel claim).

11
Cohen v. Cowles Media Co.green
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Finding the state doctrine of promissory estoppel was “a law of general applicability” that did not “target or single out the press,” the Court concluded “the First Amendment does not confer on the press a constitutional right to disregard promises that would otherwise be enforced under state law.” Id. at 670, 672 ; see 6 also Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., 194 F.3d 505, 521 (4th Cir. 1999) (stating torts committed by newsgathering individuals did not “target[] or single[] out the press” and did not have more than an incidental effect on newsgathering); Animal Legal Def.

11
Animal Legal Def. Fund, Iowa Citizens for Cmty. Improvement, Bailing Out Benji, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. Reynoldsgreen
iasd · 2018 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Fund v. Reynolds, 297 F. Supp. 3d 901, 920 (S.D.

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cluster 766496green
ca4 · 1999 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Finding the state doctrine of promissory estoppel was “a law of general applicability” that did not “target or single out the press,” the Court concluded “the First Amendment does not confer on the press a constitutional right to disregard promises that would otherwise be enforced under state law.” Id. at 670, 672 ; see 6 also Food Lion, Inc. v. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., 194 F.3d 505, 521 (4th Cir. 1999) (stating torts committed by newsgathering individuals did not “target[] or single[] out the press” and did not have more than an incidental effect on newsgathering); Animal Legal Def.

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Powell v. Cramptongreen
iowa · 1897 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Powell v. Crampton, 102 Iowa 364 , 71 N.W. 579 (1897).

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Poe v. Ekertgreen
iowa · 1897 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Powell v. Crampton, 102 Iowa 364 , 71 N.W. 579 (1897).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Pauline McKee v. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Ioc Black Hawk County, Inc. green
iowa · 2015
2 sentences

2018In any event, in McKee , the promissory estoppel claim was rejected based on a failure to demonstrate reliance as a matter of fact. 864 N.W.2d at 532 .

2018In any event, in McKee, the promissory estoppel claim was rejected based on a failure to demonstrate reliance as a matter of fact. 864 N.W.2d at 532 .

32018–2018
Schoff v. Combined Insurance Co. of America green
iowa · 1999
2 sentences

2018Id.

2018Id.

22018–2018
In Re the Marriage of Harvey green
iowa · 1994
2 sentences

1994Id. at 757 .

1994Id. at 757 .

11994–1994
Warder & Lee Elevator, Inc. v. Britten green
iowa · 1979
2 sentences

1979See § 554.2201, The Code 1977; Warder & Lee Elevator, Inc. v. Britten, 274 N.W.2d 339 (Iowa 1979).

1979See § 554.2201, The Code 1977; Warder & Lee Elevator, Inc. v. Britten, 274 N.W.2d 339 (Iowa 1979).

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

OH 168 (1984–2026) CA 142 (1958–2026) TX 128 (1965–2025) NY 61 (1935–2026) IN 53 (1979–2025) IL 48 (1963–2026) MI 46 (1968–2025) CT 43 (1991–2021) PA 43 (1940–2026) WY 32 (1978–2024) GA 32 (1991–2025) DE 30 (1954–2025) FL 30 (1965–2019) WA 29 (1962–2025) CO 27 (1975–2025) MN 26 (1925–2026) NJ 22 (1956–2026) MO 22 (1984–2025) UT 21 (1953–2025) VT 19 (1986–2026) MA 18 (1994–2024) ME 16 (1953–2023) WI 16 (1965–2022) TN 15 (1994–2018) AZ 14 (1969–2024) IA 12 (1979–2024) NE 12 (1989–2019) RI 11 (1978–2021) AK 10 (1981–2017) ND 9 (1973–2013) KS 9 (1977–2026) SD 9 (1966–2020) DC 8 (1968–1995) ID 8 (1964–2023) SC 8 (2004–2025) KY 7 (1990–2026) OR 7 (1956–2013) AR 7 (1980–2025) OK 6 (1978–2021) HI 6 (1948–2025) MT 5 (1980–2024) MD 5 (1994–2017) VA 5 (1985–1997) AL 5 (1975–2009) WV 5 (2002–2022) MS 4 (1940–2006) NC 3 (1987–2015) NV 2 (1989–2021) NM 2 (1986–1999)

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.

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