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conversion claim in Iowa

11 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2023 4 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Blackford v. Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Inc.green
iowa · 2010 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016In order to establish a conversion claim, the plaintiff must establish a possessory interest in the property.” Blackford v. Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Inc., 778 N.W.2d 184, 188 (Iowa 2010) (citations omitted).

2015In order to establish a conversion claim, the plaintiff must establish a possessory interest in the 8 Ballhagan does not challenge the method the court used to arrive at the damage figure or the evidence to support the same. 6 property.” Blackford v. Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Inc., 778 N.W.2d 184, 188 (Iowa 2010) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted).

22
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. v. Rowegreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Kendall/Hunt Publ’g Co. v. Rowe, 424 N.W.2d 235, 247 (Iowa 1988).

2010See Kendall/Hunt Publ’g Co. v. Rowe, 424 N.W.2d 235, 247 (Iowa 1988).

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Iowa Coal Mining Co. v. Monroe Countygreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Larew v. Hope Law Firm, P.L.C., 977 N.W.2d 47 , 60 (Iowa 2022) (noting conversion plaintiff must prove, among other to dismiss during trial is equivalent to a motion for directed verdict.” Iowa Coal Mining Co., Inc. v. Monroe Cnty., 555 N.W.2d 418, 438 (Iowa 1996). 8 things, “that his ownership or other possessory right in certain property exceeded the defendants’ rights in the property”).

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Wolf v. Wolfgreen
iowa · 2005 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021“Appellate review for excessiveness is de novo.” Wolf v. Wolf, 690 N.W.2d 887, 894 (Iowa 2005).

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Wang Laboratories, Inc. v. Burtsgreen
mdd · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ky. 2013) (stating a conversion action could be maintained for the recovery of money physically taken from a person’s possession, but a conversion claim could not be brought where the property right alleged to have been converted arose entirely from contractual rights); Wang Labs., Inc. v. Burts, 612 F. Supp. 441, 446 (D.

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Sullivan v. Thorndikegreen
connappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Md. 1984) (“As a general rule . . . failure to pay a contractual debt is not the equivalent of conversion.”); Sullivan v. Thorndike, 934 A.2d 827, 836 (Conn. App. Ct. 2007) (“A mere obligation to pay money may not be enforced by a conversion action . . . and an action in tort is inappropriate where the basis of the suit is a contract, either express or implied.”); Spanish Broad.

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Whalen v. Connellygreen
iowa · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Whalen v. Connelly, 621 N.W.2d 681, 685 (Iowa 2000) (noting the doctrine of election of remedies did not bar the plaintiff’s conversion claim when the defendant wrongfully withheld the plaintiff’s stock in the company).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Condon Auto Sales & Service, Inc. v. Crick green
iowa · 2000
2 sentences

2022Crick, 604 N.W.2d at 593–94.

2022Crick, 604 N.W.2d at 593–94.

22022–2022
Ezzone v. Riccardi green
iowa · 1994
1 sentence

2003On appeal this court in Ezzone, 525 N.W.2d at 392 , found the damages awarded on the tortious-in-terference claim and the conversion claim duplicated the damages awarded on the conspiracy-to-breaeh-a-confidential-rela-tionship claim.

12003–2003
Vasquez v. LeMars Mutual Insurance Co. green
iowa · 1991
2 sentences

1994We recognize an exception “in cases in which the entire damage for which recovery is demanded was complete at a definite time before the action was begun.” Id. 7 Plaintiffs argue that the conversion claim became liquidated on January 30, 1987, the date the jury found Riccardi converted ownership and control to himself.

1994We recognize an exception "in cases in which the entire damage for which recovery is demanded was complete at a definite time before the action was begun." Id. [7] Plaintiffs argue that the conversion claim became liquidated on January 30, 1987, the date the jury found Riccardi converted ownership and control to himself.

11994–1994

Where else courts name it

TX 117 (1978–2026) NY 115 (1951–2026) CA 113 (1926–2026) OH 70 (1914–2026) NC 68 (1956–2026) AL 47 (1880–2026) GA 44 (1936–2026) IL 40 (1946–2026) MI 29 (1929–2026) PA 28 (1868–2026) MO 26 (1907–2025) AZ 24 (1986–2025) MD 23 (1969–2024) DE 23 (1992–2025) OR 20 (1960–2025) FL 19 (1990–2026) IN 19 (1976–2026) ME 14 (2000–2024) CT 14 (1935–2006) UT 13 (1985–2026) WA 13 (2001–2025) NJ 13 (1958–2026) MA 12 (1992–2025) MN 11 (1990–2025) WY 11 (1991–2024) ND 11 (1989–2024) IA 11 (1994–2023) ID 9 (1970–2024) TN 9 (1983–2024) LA 8 (2010–2022) DC 8 (1987–2017) VT 8 (1964–2026) WI 8 (1922–2023) CO 7 (1984–2025) KS 7 (1938–2020) MS 7 (1999–2023) OK 7 (1940–2012) VA 7 (1996–2025) SC 6 (1989–2025) HI 6 (2007–2021) AR 6 (2002–2016) WV 5 (1896–2024) NM 5 (1993–2016) NV 5 (1987–2021) AK 4 (2014–2024) RI 3 (1997–2023) MT 2 (2014–2024) SD 2 (2007–2022) KY 2 (2005–2020)

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