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malicious prosecution claim in Iowa

11 Iowa opinions name it 1 courts 1980–2023 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Wilson v. Hayesgreen
iowa · 1990 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2023The elements of a malicious prosecution claim are: “(1) a previous prosecution, (2) instigation of that 14 prosecution by the defendant, (3) termination of that prosecution by acquittal or discharge of the plaintiff, (4) want of probable cause, (5) malice on the part of [the] defendant for bringing the prosecution, and (6) damage to [the] plaintiff.” Linn v. Montgomery, 903 N.W.2d 337, 345 (Iowa 2017) (alterations in original) (quoting Wilson v. Hayes, 464 N.W.2d 250, 259 (Iowa 1990) (en banc)).

2017Wilson v. Hayes, 464 N.W.2d 250, 259 (Iowa 1990) (quoting Royce v. Hoening, 423 N.W.2d 198, 200 (Iowa 1988)).

22
Mills County State Bank v. Rouregreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1985–1998
2 sentences

1998See Wolfe v. Murphy, 113 F.2d 775, 776-77 (8th Cir.1940); Mills County State Bank v. Roure, 291 N.W.2d 1, 3-4 (Iowa 1980).

1985Mills County State Bank v. Roure, 291 N.W.2d 1, 3 (Iowa 1980).

22
Gordon v. Noelgreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See id.; Sisler, 372 N.W.2d at 251 . “[It] is well settled that the discharge of a defendant in a criminal prosecution does not raise even a presumption of want of probable cause.” Gordon v. Noel, 356 N.W.2d 559, 562 (Iowa 1984) (alteration in original) (quoting Philpot v. Lucas, 70 N.W. 625, 626 (Iowa 1897)).

11
Linda Linn and Mark Shuck v. Pat Montgomery, Christy Schrader, and Brad Allengreen
iowa · 2017 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The elements of a malicious prosecution claim are: “(1) a previous prosecution, (2) instigation of that 14 prosecution by the defendant, (3) termination of that prosecution by acquittal or discharge of the plaintiff, (4) want of probable cause, (5) malice on the part of [the] defendant for bringing the prosecution, and (6) damage to [the] plaintiff.” Linn v. Montgomery, 903 N.W.2d 337, 345 (Iowa 2017) (alterations in original) (quoting Wilson v. Hayes, 464 N.W.2d 250, 259 (Iowa 1990) (en banc)).

11
Philpot v. Lucasgreen
iowa · 1897 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See id.; Sisler, 372 N.W.2d at 251 . “[It] is well settled that the discharge of a defendant in a criminal prosecution does not raise even a presumption of want of probable cause.” Gordon v. Noel, 356 N.W.2d 559, 562 (Iowa 1984) (alteration in original) (quoting Philpot v. Lucas, 70 N.W. 625, 626 (Iowa 1897)).

11
Royce v. Hoeninggreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Wilson v. Hayes, 464 N.W.2d 250, 259 (Iowa 1990) (quoting Royce v. Hoening, 423 N.W.2d 198, 200 (Iowa 1988)).

11
Maxine Veatch v. Bartels Lutheran Homegreen
ca8 · 2010 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Veatch II, 627 F.3d at 1257-58 ; see also Whalen v. Connelly, 621 N.W.2d 681, 687-88 (Iowa 2000) (including “want of probable cause” among the elements of a malicious prosecution claim) (internal quotation marks omitted).

2015See Veatch II, 627 F.3d at 1257-58 ; see also Whalen v. Connelly, 621 N.W.2d 681, 687-88 (Iowa 2000) (including “want of probable cause” among the elements of a malicious prosecution claim) (internal quotation marks omitted).

11
Whalen v. Connellygreen
iowa · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Veatch II, 627 F.3d at 1257-58 ; see also Whalen v. Connelly, 621 N.W.2d 681, 687-88 (Iowa 2000) (including “want of probable cause” among the elements of a malicious prosecution claim) (internal quotation marks omitted).

2015See Veatch II, 627 F.3d at 1257-58 ; see also Whalen v. Connelly, 621 N.W.2d 681, 687-88 (Iowa 2000) (including “want of probable cause” among the elements of a malicious prosecution claim) (internal quotation marks omitted).

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Wolfe v. Murphygreen
ca8 · 1940 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Wolfe v. Murphy, 113 F.2d 775, 776-77 (8th Cir.1940); Mills County State Bank v. Roure, 291 N.W.2d 1, 3-4 (Iowa 1980).

11
Lebbos v. State Bargreen
calctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Lebbos v. State Bar of California, 211 Cal.Rptr. 847 , 165 Cal.App.3d 656 (1985) (disciplinary investigation); Greenberg v. City of New York, 89 Misc.2d 803 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 547 (1977) (internal affairs investigation of city employee).

1996See Lebbos v. State Bar of California, 211 Cal.Rptr. 847 , 165 Cal.App.3d 656 (1985) (disciplinary investigation); Greenberg v. City of New York, 89 Misc.2d 803 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 547 (1977) (internal affairs investigation of city employee).

11
Brown v. Monticello State Bank of Monticellogreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See Brown, 360 N.W.2d at 88 .

11
Owens v. Palm Tree Nursing Home, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980Accord, Miller v. Jamaica Savings Bank, 50 A.D.2d 865, 865 , 377 N.Y.S.2d 89, 90 (1975); Pagliarulo v. Pagliarulo, 30 A.D.2d 840, 840 , 293 N.Y.

11
Miller v. Jamaica Savings Bankgreen
nyappdiv · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980Accord, Miller v. Jamaica Savings Bank, 50 A.D.2d 865, 865 , 377 N.Y.S.2d 89, 90 (1975); Pagliarulo v. Pagliarulo, 30 A.D.2d 840, 840 , 293 N.Y.

11

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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Sisler v. City of Centerville green
iowa · 1985
1 sentence

2023See id.; Sisler, 372 N.W.2d at 251 . “[It] is well settled that the discharge of a defendant in a criminal prosecution does not raise even a presumption of want of probable cause.” Gordon v. Noel, 356 N.W.2d 559, 562 (Iowa 1984) (alteration in original) (quoting Philpot v. Lucas, 70 N.W. 625, 626 (Iowa 1897)).

12023–2023
Maytag v. Vaughn & Sons neutral
iowa · 1883
1 sentence

2023Ill. 2004) (“The [Plaintiffs] do not cite, nor is the Court aware of any case in which a malicious prosecution claim against the investigating officer has survived summary judgment when the record reflects that the investigator disclosed all the fruits of his investigation to the prosecutor.”); Johnson, 17 N.W. at 38–39 (indicating that the defendants could be legally responsible for the prosecutor’s declining to dismiss the proceeding where the prosecutor did so based on “information derived from the defendants, and the jury . . . found [specifically] they did not state to such officer all th

12023–2023
Willie D. White v. Richard Frank, Freeman Marshall, City of Poughkeepsie green
ca2 · 1988
2 sentences

2019White, 855 F.2d at 961 ; Scalia, 56 U. Chi.

2019White , 855 F.2d at 961 ; Scalia, 56 U. Chi.

12019–2019
Limone v. United States green
ca1 · 2009
2 sentences

2014Id. at 87 .

2014Id. at 87 .

12014–2014
Lukecart v. Swift & Co. green
iowa · 1964
2 sentences

2002Lukecart, 256 Iowa at 1268 , 130 N.W.2d at 723 ; Restatement (Second) of Torts § 653 cmt. d (1976).

2002Lukecart, 256 Iowa at 1268 , 130 N.W.2d at 723 ; Restatement (Second) of Torts § 653 cmt. d (1976).

12002–2002
Greenberg v. City of New York neutral
nycivct · 1977
2 sentences

1996See Lebbos v. State Bar of California, 211 Cal.Rptr. 847 , 165 Cal.App.3d 656 (1985) (disciplinary investigation); Greenberg v. City of New York, 89 Misc.2d 803 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 547 (1977) (internal affairs investigation of city employee).

1996See Lebbos v. State Bar of California, 211 Cal.Rptr. 847 , 165 Cal.App.3d 656 (1985) (disciplinary investigation); Greenberg v. City of New York, 89 Misc.2d 803 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 547 (1977) (internal affairs investigation of city employee).

11996–1996
Pagliabulo v. Pagliabulo green
nyappdiv · 1968
1 sentence

1980Accord, Miller v. Jamaica Savings Bank, 50 A.D.2d 865, 865 , 377 N.Y.S.2d 89, 90 (1975); Pagliarulo v. Pagliarulo, 30 A.D.2d 840, 840 , 293 N.Y.

11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 614.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 669.14 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 670.4 (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 264 (1979–2026) TX 102 (1982–2026) NY 93 (1978–2025) IL 60 (1992–2026) OH 56 (1986–2026) AL 36 (1983–2025) NC 35 (1984–2021) FL 31 (1982–2026) NJ 28 (1982–2026) MS 25 (1992–2023) TN 24 (1997–2025) LA 23 (1983–2025) GA 21 (1983–2026) IN 19 (1980–2025) MI 17 (1978–2024) MD 16 (1972–2024) MO 16 (1987–2024) WA 15 (1989–2018) MT 15 (1980–2025) AZ 14 (1975–2026) KY 14 (2001–2025) PA 14 (1977–2023) IA 11 (1980–2023) HI 11 (1998–2024) OR 10 (1994–2025) OK 10 (1993–2022) CO 9 (1990–2025) WV 9 (1995–2024) VA 9 (1980–2025) NV 8 (2002–2020) VT 8 (1986–2026) MA 8 (1979–2010) CT 8 (1999–2024) SC 7 (2007–2022) DE 7 (2017–2024) NM 7 (1994–2015) DC 7 (1980–2022) KS 7 (1994–2026) AR 6 (1996–2023) ID 6 (1987–2022) RI 6 (1979–2008) AK 5 (1981–2025) WI 5 (1981–2026) UT 4 (1991–2013) NH 4 (1995–2019) WY 3 (1990–2024) MN 3 (1986–2017) ME 2 (1997–2000)

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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