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uniform instruction in Iowa

74 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1862–2026 7 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 (46)

CaseFollowedCited
Comes v. Microsoft Corp.green
iowa · 2002 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017The purpose of section 553.2 is to achieve “a uniform standard of conduct so that businesses will know what is acceptable conduct and what is not acceptable conduct.” Comes v. Microsoft Corp., 646 N.W.2d 440, 446 (Iowa 2003).

2017The purpose of section 553.2 is to achieve “a uniform standard of conduct so that businesses will know what is acceptable conduct and what is not acceptable conduct.” Comes v. Microsoft Corp., 646 N.W.2d 440, 446 (Iowa 2002).

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State v. Deandagreen
iowa · 1974 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1976–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649, 650-51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649 , 650–51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

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State v. Ruddgreen
iowa · 1990 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1995–2026
2 sentences

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

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State v. Monroegreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649, 650-51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649 , 650–51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

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State v. McKettrickgreen
iowa · 1992 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649, 650-51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649 , 650–51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

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State v. Beetsgreen
iowa · 1995 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649, 650-51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

2015See, e.g., State v. Beets, 528 N.W.2d 521, 523 (Iowa 1995) (finding a uniform instruction regarding the offense of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse was not a correct statement of the law); State v. McKettrick, 480 N.W.2d 52, 58 (Iowa 1992) (concluding uniform criminal jury instructions did not correctly state elements of assault causing bodily injury); State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649 , 650–51 (Iowa 1974) (holding uniform instruction given on entrapment was erroneous as, among other things, it “ignore[d] the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis” and “fail[ed] to

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Thompson v. Thompsongreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Thompson, 484 U.S. at 177 n. 2, 108 S.Ct. at 515 n. 2, 98 L.Ed.2d at 518 n. 2.

2001See Thompson, 484 U.S. at 177 n. 2, 108 S.Ct. at 515 n. 2, 98 L.Ed.2d at 518 n. 2.

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State v. Weavergreen
iowa · 1987 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1998
2 sentences

1998The instruction in Weaver was based upon a uniform instruction, and we said we were “reluctant to disapprove uniform instructions.” Id.

1994State v. Weaver, 405 N.W.2d 852, 855 (Iowa 1987).

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State v. Vealgreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

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State v. Canalgreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

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Moon v. Stategreen
iowactapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See State v. Bielfelt, No. 19-0201, 2020 WL 3264373 , at *3 (Iowa Ct. App. June 17, 2020) (“We find [the] challenge to the uniform instruction unpersuasive . . . .”); Braggs v. State, No. 11-0942, 2013 WL 2637810 , at *1 (Iowa Ct. App. June 12, 2013) (“[T]he jury instruction . . . merely instructed the jury on how to consider the evidence, particularly in light of the fact it is nearly identical to the uniform instruction and is not a misstatement of law.”); Moon v. State, No. 05-0816, 2007 WL 1345732, at *8 (Iowa Ct. App. May 9, 2007) (“These instructions simply note the ways in which the jur

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State v. Garmangreen
iowa · 1958 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024But in State v. Garman, 93 N.W.2d 105, 107 (Iowa 1958), our supreme court said “that emancipation by marriage as provided for in section 599.1 applies only to the civil concepts of minority and emancipation and not to criminal cases.” In reaching this conclusion, the court in Garman reasoned that “it is as essential for the protection and welfare of both the child and the public that marriage should not exclude the child from the benevolent operation of the law.” Garman, 93 N.W.2d at 106 (citation omitted); accord City of Des Moines v. Reisman, 83 N.W.2d 197, 199 (Iowa 1957) (observing that “[

2024But in State v. Garman, 93 N.W.2d 105, 107 (Iowa 1958), our supreme court said “that emancipation by marriage as provided for in section 599.1 applies only to the civil concepts of minority and emancipation and not to criminal cases.” In reaching this conclusion, the court in Garman reasoned that “it is as essential for the protection and welfare of both the child and the public that marriage should not exclude the child from the benevolent operation of the law.” Garman, 93 N.W.2d at 106 (citation omitted); accord City of Des Moines v. Reisman, 83 N.W.2d 197, 199 (Iowa 1957) (observing that “[

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City of Des Moines v. Reismangreen
iowa · 1957 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024But in State v. Garman, 93 N.W.2d 105, 107 (Iowa 1958), our supreme court said “that emancipation by marriage as provided for in section 599.1 applies only to the civil concepts of minority and emancipation and not to criminal cases.” In reaching this conclusion, the court in Garman reasoned that “it is as essential for the protection and welfare of both the child and the public that marriage should not exclude the child from the benevolent operation of the law.” Garman, 93 N.W.2d at 106 (citation omitted); accord City of Des Moines v. Reisman, 83 N.W.2d 197, 199 (Iowa 1957) (observing that “[

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State v. Hattergreen
iowa · 1987 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022But deviations are allowed, especially when “[t]he deviations from the uniform instruction do not significantly change the definition of [the crime] and do not deprive defendant of any defense.” State v. Hatter, 414 N.W.2d 333, 336 (Iowa 1987).

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State v. Klawonngreen
iowa · 2000 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021And we have considered a sentencing court to be in the category of a public official when applying “the uniform rule . . . that the word ‘shall,’ when addressed to public officials, is mandatory and excludes the idea of discretion.” State v. Klawonn, 609 N.W.2d 515, 522 (Iowa 2000) (citation omitted) (finding the word “shall” in Iowa Code section 910.3B created a duty on the sentencing court to impose restitution).

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State v. Buchanangreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Uniform instruction 200.3 states, “For the defendant to [know][have knowledge of] something means 12 [he][she] had a conscious awareness that (element requiring knowledge).” Iowa State Bar Ass’n, Iowa Criminal Jury Instruction 200.3 (2019); see also State v. Buchanan, 549 N.W.2d 291, 294 (Iowa 1996) (citing uniform instruction 200.3 with approval); State v. Simmer, No. 14-1323, 2015 WL 4642792 , at *1 (Iowa Ct. App. Aug. 5, 2015) (same).

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Novak Heating & Air Conditioning v. Carrier Corp.green
iowa · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Novak Heating & Air Conditioning v. Carrier Corp., 622 N.W.2d 495, 497 (Iowa 2001).

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State v. Andersongreen
iowa · 1949 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Separate from his complaint about counsel’s performance, Brownlee contends the district court had a duty, even without being asked, to instruct the jury about the need to corroborate Tanesha’s testimony. 6 Brownlee relies on State v. Anderson, 38 N.W.2d 662, 665 (Iowa 1949), which states: “It is prejudicial error to fail to instruct even without request on the requirement of corroboration where the 6 Brownlee quotes this uniform instruction: An ‘accomplice’ is a person who knowingly and voluntarily cooperates or aids in the commission of a crime.

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Belmar v. Cipollagreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. 6 Iowa Code section 553.2 states: This chapter shall be construed to complement and be harmonized with the applied laws of the United States which have the same or similar purpose as this chapter.

2018See id. 6 Iowa Code section 553.2 states: This chapter shall be construed to complement and be harmonized with the applied laws of the United States which have the same or similar purpose as this chapter.

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State v. Jamesgreen
iowa · 2005 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018(Emphasis added.) The jury was also instructed: “For the defendant to know something means he had a conscious awareness that he was acting in a manner which created a substantial risk to A.S.’s physical, mental or emotional health or safety." We acknowledge our supreme court has held the instructions used here “did not require the jury to find the defendant had a conscious awareness that [his] actions created a substantial risk to the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health or safety.”3 State v. James, 693 N.W.2d 353, 355-57 (Iowa 2005) 3 The uniform instruction for this offense has been

2018“It is the appreciation of the probable risks to others posed by one’s conduct that creates culpability for criminal endangerment.” Id. at 355 (citation omitted).

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State of Iowa v. Mark Daryl Beckergreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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State v. Kellogggreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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State v. Philpottgreen
iowa · 2005 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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State v. Ruppgreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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State v. Schulergreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Grefe & Sidney v. Wattersgreen
iowa · 1994 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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Hansen v. Hendersongreen
iowa · 1952 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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Munson v. Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Divisiongreen
iowa · 1994 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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Diehl v. Diehlgreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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State v. McMullingreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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cluster 493324green
ca8 · 1987 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
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State v. Doughtygreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Olson v. Hodgesgreen
iowa · 1945 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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State v. Cuevasgreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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State v. McKeegreen
iowa · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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State v. Whitesidegreen
iowa · 1978 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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State v. Seehangreen
iowa · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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State v. Weltongreen
iowa · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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State v. Ostrandergreen
· 1865 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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State v. Templetongreen
iowa · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (34)

CaseCitedYears
City of Newton v. Board of Supervisors neutral
iowa · 1907
2 sentences

2000The uniform rule seems to be that the word `shall,' when addressed to public officials, is mandatory and excludes the idea of discretion." Hansen v. Henderson, 244 Iowa 650, 665 , 56 N.W.2d 59, 67 (1952) (quoting City of Newton v. Board of Supervisors, 135 Iowa 27, 30 , 112 N.W. 167 , 168 (1907) (citations omitted)).

2000The uniform rule seems to be that the word ‘shall,’ when addressed to public officials, is mandatory and excludes the idea of discretion.” Hansen v. Henderson, 244 Iowa 650, 665 , 56 N.W.2d 59, 67 (1952) (quoting City of Newton v. Board of Supervisors, 135 Iowa 27, 30 , 112 N.W. 167 , 168 (1907) (citations omitted)).

41921–2000
State v. Mullen green
iowa · 1974
2 sentences

1976Defendant contended the uniform instruction did not meet the problem addressed, in State v. Deanda, 218 N.W.2d 649, 650-651 (Iowa 1974), where this court held an earlier uniform instruction did not conform with the newly-adopted objective entrapment standard of State v. Mullen, 216 N.W.2d 375 (Iowa 1974).

1976The uniform instruction ignores the factual evaluation to be undertaken on a case by case basis of possible ‘ * * * prohibited governmental activity [which] might include extreme pleas of desperate illness, appeals based primarily on sympathy, pity or close personal friendship, and offers of inordinate sums of money. * * * ’ 216 N.W.2d at 383 .

31974–1976
State v. Colligan neutral
· 1905
2 sentences

1969In Fren-tress, speaking of the county’s right to take security for relief granted under chapter 252, Code, 1954, and earlier in State v. Colligan, 128 Iowa 536, 537 , 104 N.W. 905 which considered the question of recovering compensation of one cared for in a mental *135 hospital, we said “the uniform rule seems to be that there is no liability on the part of the person who receives such benefit, or on the part of his relatives, to make compensation save as such compensation may be expressly required and provided for by statute”.

1969In Fren-tress, speaking of the county’s right to take security for relief granted under chapter 252, Code, 1954, and earlier in State v. Colligan, 128 Iowa 536, 537 , 104 N.W. 905 which considered the question of recovering compensation of one cared for in a mental *135 hospital, we said “the uniform rule seems to be that there is no liability on the part of the person who receives such benefit, or on the part of his relatives, to make compensation save as such compensation may be expressly required and provided for by statute”.

21958–1969
Fevold v. Board of Supervisors green
iowa · 1926
2 sentences

1964In Fevold v. Board of Supervisors, 202 Iowa 3019 , 1034, 210 N.W. 139, 345 , we said: “It is the uniform rule that this constitutional requirement *1199 is not to be given a narrow or limited construction.

1931If there is a ‘unity of object’ in the various provisions, and that general object is indicated by the title, then, no matter how multifarious the provisions of the act, it sufficiently complies with the constitution. * * * ‘The constitution is obeyed if all the provisions relate to the one subject indicated in the title, and parts of it, or incident to it, or reasonably connected with it, or in some sense auxiliary to the object in view. ’ ’ ’ *738 In Fevold v. Board of Supervisors of Webster County, 202 Iowa 1019 , we said: “It is the uniform rule that this constitutional requirement is not

21931–1964
Hallum v. Iowa red
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

12026–2026
State v. Hallum green
iowa · 1998
2 sentences

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

12026–2026
State v. Webb green
iowa · 2002
2 sentences

2026But we cannot believe the jury would have derived such an understanding from the instructions here, taken as a whole.” (footnote omitted)), 27 overruled on other grounds by, State v. Webb, 648 N.W.2d 72 (Iowa 2002).

2026But we cannot believe the jury would have derived such an understanding from the instructions here, taken as a whole.” (footnote omitted)), 27 overruled on other grounds by, State v. Webb, 648 N.W.2d 72 (Iowa 2002).

12026–2026
Brenda J. Alcala v. Marriott International, Inc. and Courtyard Management Corporation D/B/A Quad Cities Courtyard by Marriott green
iowa · 2016
2 sentences

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

2026An instruction is not required to track “the language of requested instructions so long as the topic is covered.” Id. at 141–42 (quoting State v. Veal, 564 N.W.2d 797, 812 (Iowa 1997), overruled in part on other grounds by, State v. Hallum, 585 N.W.2d 249 (Iowa 1998), vacated, 527 U.S. 1001 (1999)); see also State v. Canal, 773 N.W.2d 528, 533 (Iowa 2009) (“Although the court could have phrased the instruction to say [as the defendant requested], ‘mere nudity does not constitute obscenity,’ Canal’s trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance because of his failure to object to the gen

12026–2026
State v. Ripperger green
iowactapp · 1994
1 sentence

2021The court found the uniform instruction, taken as a whole, “cautioned the jury that the kidnapping charge must have independent significance.” Id. at 751 .

12021–2021
Becker v. D & E DISTRIBUTING CO. green
iowa · 1976
1 sentence

2017Instruction 18 is based on Iowa Uniform Jury Instruction 200.33, which is entitled “No Recovery for Second Injury” and provides: “If you find (plaintiff) was injured by another act after this incident, [he] [she] cannot recover for any later [injury] [aggravation of injury] not caused by this incident.” The uniform instruction cites as authority Becker v. D & E Distributing Co., 247 N.W.2d 727 (Iowa 1976), and Waterloo Savings Bank v. Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway, 60 N.W.2d 572 (Iowa 1953).

12017–2017
Waterloo Savings Bank v. Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad green
iowa · 1953
12017–2017
State of Iowa v. Kevin Deshay Ambrose green
iowa · 2015
12017–2017
State of Iowa v. Jonathan Q. Adams green
iowa · 2012
12016–2016
Fitzgerald v. Salsbury Chemical, Inc. green
iowa · 2000
12006–2006
State v. Johnson green
iowa · 1980
11996–1996
Coker v. Abell-Howe Co. green
iowa · 1992
11994–1994
Quality Foods, Inc. v. U.S. Fire Insurance Company green
ca11 · 1983
11989–1989
State v. Anderson green
iowa · 1981
11981–1981
State v. Everett green
iowa · 1974
11979–1979
DeYarman Ex Rel. DeYarman v. State green
iowa · 1975
11976–1976
Seela v. Haye green
iowa · 1964
11973–1973
State v. McGranahan green
iowa · 1973
11973–1973
McCornack v. Pickrell green
iowa · 1942
11966–1966
Windus v. Great Plains Gas green
iowa · 1962
11964–1964
McKeever v. Batcheler green
iowa · 1934
11963–1963
Rich v. Herny green
iowa · 1936
11963–1963
School Township of Seventy-Six of Muscatine County v. Nicholson green
iowa · 1939
11952–1952
Wisdom v. Board of Supervisors green
iowa · 1945
11952–1952
Federal Compress & Warehouse Co. v. McLean green
scotus · 1934
11942–1942
Johnston v. Johnston neutral
iowa · 1865
11927–1927
Wilson v. Wilson green
iowa · 1896
11927–1927
Holmes v. Connable green
iowa · 1900
11927–1927
Boeck v. Milke green
iowa · 1908
11927–1927
Hart v. Hart green
· 1917
11927–1927

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 553.2 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 553.4 (5) USC § 15u.s.c.1 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 709.1 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 710.1 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 710.2 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 321.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 4.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 553.5 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 602.9206 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 702.18 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 709.3 (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 185 (1862–2026) IL 101 (1862–2022) TX 88 (1883–2025) NC 78 (1883–2026) OK 75 (1901–2024) IA 74 (1862–2026) NY 68 (1835–2024) OR 51 (1890–2026) MI 48 (1897–2020) PA 45 (1840–2026) MO 44 (1858–1993) WA 42 (1897–2020) OH 41 (1860–2026) NM 40 (1915–2024) IN 39 (1874–2013) NJ 37 (1839–2025) LA 37 (1920–2015) KY 33 (1895–2024) WV 30 (1900–2021) KS 29 (1877–2021) NE 29 (1876–2022) MD 22 (1897–2024) CO 21 (1895–2025) WI 21 (1860–2023) AR 19 (1877–2015) MN 19 (1883–2018) CT 19 (1857–2023) FL 17 (1926–2011) GA 16 (1904–2022) TN 14 (1949–2019) WY 14 (1916–2006) AL 13 (1884–2008) AZ 13 (1932–2020) MA 12 (1841–2023) MT 12 (1922–2022) NV 10 (1867–2016) DC 9 (1974–2009) MS 8 (1953–2020) ME 7 (1903–2016) VA 7 (1918–2006) NH 6 (1867–2016) RI 6 (1867–2006) DE 6 (1942–2000) ID 6 (1906–2020) AK 5 (1995–2024) UT 5 (2004–2017) SD 5 (1909–2015) HI 4 (1883–1952) SC 4 (1939–2026) ND 4 (1904–2025) PR 4 (1916–1961) VI 3 (2009–2015) VT 2 (1994–2004)

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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