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10 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Libe v. Board of Educ. of Twin Cedarsgreen2 sentences2005We have said that deference is especially appropriate on the witness-credibility issue because “the board is uniquely situated to pass on the credibility of the various witnesses at the hearing.” Justmann, 476 N.W.2d at 338 ; accord Libe v. Bd. of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa Ct.App.1984) (stating that the board is in the best position to adjudge credibility); cf. Claus v. Whyle, 526 N.W.2d 519, 524 (Iowa 1994) (“Factual disputes depending heavily on credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court, which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility than do we.”). 1991See Iowa Code § 279.18 (“especially when considering the credibility of witnesses, the court shall give weight to the fact findings of the board”); Libe v. Board of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa 1984) (board is in best position to adjudge credibility); see also Capitol Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. First Financial Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 364 N.W.2d 267, 271 (Iowa App.1984) (“[Fjactual disputes depending heavily on the credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility_”); In re Marriage of Moffatt, 279 N.W.2d 15, 17-18 (Iowa 1979) (noting | 3 | 3 |
Capitol Savings & Loan Ass'n v. First Financial Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen2 sentences1991See Iowa Code § 279.18 ("especially when considering the credibility of witnesses, the court shall give weight to the fact findings of the board"); Libe v. Board of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa 1984) (board is in best position to adjudge credibility); see also Capitol Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. First Financial Sav. & Loan Ass'n, 364 N.W.2d 267, 271 (Iowa App.1984) ("[F]actual disputes depending heavily on the credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility...."); In re Marriage of Moffatt, 279 N.W.2d 15, 17-18 (Iowa 1979) (noti 1991See Iowa Code § 279.18 (“especially when considering the credibility of witnesses, the court shall give weight to the fact findings of the board”); Libe v. Board of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa 1984) (board is in best position to adjudge credibility); see also Capitol Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. First Financial Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 364 N.W.2d 267, 271 (Iowa App.1984) (“[Fjactual disputes depending heavily on the credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility_”); In re Marriage of Moffatt, 279 N.W.2d 15, 17-18 (Iowa 1979) (noting | 2 | 2 |
In Re the Marriage of Moffattgreen2 sentences1991See Iowa Code § 279.18 ("especially when considering the credibility of witnesses, the court shall give weight to the fact findings of the board"); Libe v. Board of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa 1984) (board is in best position to adjudge credibility); see also Capitol Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. First Financial Sav. & Loan Ass'n, 364 N.W.2d 267, 271 (Iowa App.1984) ("[F]actual disputes depending heavily on the credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility...."); In re Marriage of Moffatt, 279 N.W.2d 15, 17-18 (Iowa 1979) (noti 1991See Iowa Code § 279.18 (“especially when considering the credibility of witnesses, the court shall give weight to the fact findings of the board”); Libe v. Board of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa 1984) (board is in best position to adjudge credibility); see also Capitol Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. First Financial Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 364 N.W.2d 267, 271 (Iowa App.1984) (“[Fjactual disputes depending heavily on the credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility_”); In re Marriage of Moffatt, 279 N.W.2d 15, 17-18 (Iowa 1979) (noting | 2 | 2 |
State v. Robinsongreen1 sentence2017See State v. Robinson, 288 N.W.2d 337, 341 (Iowa 1980) (“We may infer that the jury found the testimony given by the State’s witnesses to be more credible than that given by the witnesses for the defense; determination of the credibility of the witnesses and the weight of the evidence is the function of the factfinder.”). | 1 | 1 |
Claus v. Whylegreen1 sentence2005We have said that deference is especially appropriate on the witness-credibility issue because “the board is uniquely situated to pass on the credibility of the various witnesses at the hearing.” Justmann, 476 N.W.2d at 338 ; accord Libe v. Bd. of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa Ct.App.1984) (stating that the board is in the best position to adjudge credibility); cf. Claus v. Whyle, 526 N.W.2d 519, 524 (Iowa 1994) (“Factual disputes depending heavily on credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court, which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility than do we.”). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Herndongreen1 sentence1980State v. Herndon, 257 N.W.2d 19, 22 (Iowa 1977) (“The credibility of witnesses is for the jury." ); State v. Robinson, 165 N.W.2d 802, 806 (Iowa 1969) (“The weight of the testimony is for the jury.”). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Robinsongreen1 sentence1980State v. Herndon, 257 N.W.2d 19, 22 (Iowa 1977) (“The credibility of witnesses is for the jury." ); State v. Robinson, 165 N.W.2d 802, 806 (Iowa 1969) (“The weight of the testimony is for the jury.”). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
FAIRFIELD COM. SCHOOL DIST. v. Justmann
green
2 sentences2026This deference makes sense because the board is “uniquely situated to pass on the credibility of the various witnesses at the hearing.” Id. 2005We have said that deference is especially appropriate on the witness-credibility issue because “the board is uniquely situated to pass on the credibility of the various witnesses at the hearing.” Justmann, 476 N.W.2d at 338 ; accord Libe v. Bd. of Educ., 350 N.W.2d 748, 750 (Iowa Ct.App.1984) (stating that the board is in the best position to adjudge credibility); cf. Claus v. Whyle, 526 N.W.2d 519, 524 (Iowa 1994) (“Factual disputes depending heavily on credibility of witnesses are best resolved by the trial court, which has a better opportunity to evaluate credibility than do we.”). | 3 | 1992–2026 |
Jones v. Iowa District Court for Wapello County
green
1 sentence2011Id. r. 2.13(3). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Franklin v. Tuckerman
green
1 sentence1907None of the witnesses for the defense were present when the father’s declarations on this subject are alleged to have been made, and the contradiction to them is altogether inferential.” Then, after referring to the entry of the donee into possession and the making of improvements, the court proceeds: “ This action on his part consummated his title in equity and it could not be affected or defeated by subsequent statements or conduct by the giver.” As to the sufficiency of admissions and statements by the alleged donor as evidence of a gift see, also, our own ease of Franklin v. Tuckerman, 68 | 1 | 1907–1907 |
Kuhns v. Wisconsin, Iowa & Nebraska Railway Co.
neutral
1 sentence1906Co., 76 Iowa, 67 . 3 instruction' ofe|vídenrc”ce In one of the instructions relating to the preponderance of the evidence, the court told the jury that “ it is not to be determined alone by the number of witnesses testifying on e*tfier side of a given proposition; if everything e^se e(lna^ the testimony of the greater number of witnesses will outweigh the testimony of the smaller number; but you should weigh the testimony of the several witnesses under the rule hereinafter given for determining the credibility of the witnesses, and determine on which side is the preponderance or greater weight | 1 | 1906–1906 |
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.