unquestioned principle in Iowa

11 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1916–2026 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Pauscher v. Iowa Methodist Medical Centergreen iowa · 1987 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–2026 2 sentences 2018And in Pauscher, we extended the patient rule’s applicability to “all informed consent cases, in both elective and nonelective medical procedures.” 408 N.W.2d at 359 . [T]he doctrine of informed consent arises out of the unquestioned principle that absent extenuating circumstances a patient has the right to exercise control over his or her body by making an informed decision concerning whether to submit to a particular medical procedure. 2018And in Pauscher , we extended the patient rule's applicability to "all informed consent cases, in both elective and nonelective medical procedures." 408 N.W.2d at 359 . [T]he doctrine of informed consent arises out of the unquestioned principle that absent extenuating circumstances a patient has the right to exercise control over his or her body by making an informed decision concerning whether to submit to a particular medical procedure.	5	6
Smith v. Shannongreen wash · 1983 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987Cowman, 329 N.W.2d at 424-25 ; see also Sard v. Hardy, 281 Md. 432, 439 , 379 A.2d 1014, 1019 (1977); Smith v. Shannon, 100 Wash.2d 26, 29-30 , 666 P.2d 351, 354 (1983). 1987Cowman, 329 N.W.2d at 424-25 ; see also Sard v. Hardy, 281 Md. 432, 439 , 379 A.2d 1014, 1019 (1977); Smith v. Shannon, 100 Wash.2d 26, 29-30 , 666 P.2d 351, 354 (1983).	1	1
Sard v. Hardygreen md · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987Cowman, 329 N.W.2d at 424-25 ; see also Sard v. Hardy, 281 Md. 432, 439 , 379 A.2d 1014, 1019 (1977); Smith v. Shannon, 100 Wash.2d 26, 29-30 , 666 P.2d 351, 354 (1983). 1987Cowman, 329 N.W.2d at 424-25 ; see also Sard v. Hardy, 281 Md. 432, 439 , 379 A.2d 1014, 1019 (1977); Smith v. Shannon, 100 Wash.2d 26, 29-30 , 666 P.2d 351, 354 (1983).	1	1
Neessen v. Armstronggreen iowa · 1931 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1944–1944 2 sentences 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod. 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod.	1	1
Moller v. Gottschgreen iowa · 1899 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1916–1916 1 sentence 1916Moller v. Gottsch, 107 Iowa, at 238.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

Case	Cited	Years
Cowman v. Hornaday green iowa · 1983 2 sentences 2018Id. at 358 (citing Cowman, 329 N.W.2d at 424–25). 2018Id. at 358 (citing Cowman , 329 N.W.2d at 424-25 ).	2	1987–2018
Cox v. City of Des Moines green iowa · 1944 2 sentences 1964In Cox v. City of Des Moines, 235 Iowa 178 , 16 N.W.2d 234 (second appeal), plaintiff was injured when he fell into- a pit near a building in a city park. 1964In Cox v. City of Des Moines, 235 Iowa 178 , 16 N.W.2d 234 (second appeal), plaintiff was injured when he fell into- a pit near a building in a city park.	1	1964–1964
Fleming v. Thornton green iowa · 1933 2 sentences 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod. 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod.	1	1944–1944
Stanbery v. Johnson green iowa · 1934 2 sentences 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod. 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod.	1	1944–1944
Shenkle v. Mains green iowa · 1933 2 sentences 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod. 1944See Neessen v. Armstrong, 213 Iowa 378 , 239 N. W. 56 ; Shenkle v. Mains, 216 Iowa 1324 , 247 N. W. 635 ; Fleming v. Thornton, 217 Iowa 183 , 251 N. W. 158 ; Stanbery v. Johnson, 218 Iowa 160 , 254 N. W. 303 ; Wright v. What Cheer Clay Prod.	1	1944–1944
Nocks v. Incorporated Town of Whiting neutral iowa · 1905 1 sentence 1931(Mass.) 292, the city was held to be liable for damage caused by the fall of an awning which extended over the sidewalk, although the walk under the awning was in good condition.” Again this court declared in Nocks v. Town of Whiting ( 126 Iowa 405 ), supra, (a case involving a defect in the street) : “That cities and towns are required to keep all streets and public places within their limits, and which are open for public use, free from dangerous obstructions and pitfalls, and in a condition of reasonable repair, is the unquestioned rule of law in this State.	1	1931–1931

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 147.137 (6)

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

CT 116 (1893–2026) CA 14 (1896–2013) IA 11 (1916–2026) MD 9 (1946–2024) GA 7 (1936–1997) IL 6 (1909–1989) WI 5 (1888–1929) KS 4 (1919–2010) NE 4 (1933–1945) PA 4 (1921–1981) MO 4 (1885–1985) NC 4 (1970–1992) MI 4 (1901–1978) NY 4 (1888–1980) AZ 4 (1915–1939) KY 3 (1931–2006) ME 3 (1905–2014) HI 3 (1992–2007) MN 3 (1929–1940) WA 2 (1911–1993) OR 2 (1923–1976) NJ 2 (1880–1976) VA 2 (1933–1986) PR 2 (1934–1940) CO 2 (1934–2005) MA 2 (1861–2001) TX 2 (1880–1932) OK 2 (1935–1935) LA 2 (1961–1963) FL 2 (1954–1955)

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