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63 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2025 10 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 |
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Rozanne E. King Alisha Jane King Dacie S. Houston, Individually and as Mother and Next Friend of Skylar Dwayne Ostrander, Chay Cortez Ostrander, and Adlia William Cortez Flood III Brandy R. Drake, Individually and as Mother and Next Friend of Logan Genner Luhmann, Susan Maule, Stephanie Maule, and Jacob Maule Michael Campbell, Individually and as Father and Next Friend of George Campbell and Sophgreen2 sentences2019Citing King v. State, 818 N.W.2d 1, 32 (Iowa 2012), the court noted that typically the rational basis test for equal protection is also applied with respect to a substantive due process analysis. 2019Citing King v. State , 818 N.W.2d 1 , 32 (Iowa 2012), the court noted that typically the rational basis test for equal protection is also applied *541 with respect to a substantive due process analysis. | 7 | 8 |
Blumenthal Investment Trusts v. City of West Des Moinesgreen2 sentences2024Trs. v. City of West Des Moines, 636 N.W.2d 255, 265 (Iowa 2001). 2010Des Moines, 636 N.W.2d 255, 265 (Iowa 2001) (noting it “is not easy to prove” a substantive due process violation because “ ‘substantive due process is reserved for the most egregious governmental abuses against liberty or property rights’ ” (quoting Rivkin v. Dover Twp. | 7 | 7 |
In Re Detention of Cubbagegreen2 sentences2024When a party raises a substantive due process challenge to a statute, “[t]he first step [in the legal analysis] is to ‘identify the nature of the individual right involved’ and determine whether that right is fundamental.” State v. Groves, 742 N.W.2d 90, 92 (Iowa 2007) (quoting In re Det. of Cubbage, 671 N.W.2d 442, 446 (Iowa 2003)). 2024When a party raises a substantive due process challenge to a statute, “[t]he first step [in the legal analysis] is to ‘identify the nature of the individual right involved’ and determine whether that right is fundamental.” State v. Groves, 742 N.W.2d 90, 92 (Iowa 2007) (quoting In re Det. of Cubbage, 671 N.W.2d 442, 446 (Iowa 2003)). | 5 | 5 |
State v. Grovesgreen2 sentences2024When a party raises a substantive due process challenge to a statute, “[t]he first step [in the legal analysis] is to ‘identify the nature of the individual right involved’ and determine whether that right is fundamental.” State v. Groves, 742 N.W.2d 90, 92 (Iowa 2007) (quoting In re Det. of Cubbage, 671 N.W.2d 442, 446 (Iowa 2003)). 2024When a party raises a substantive due process challenge to a statute, “[t]he first step [in the legal analysis] is to ‘identify the nature of the individual right involved’ and determine whether that right is fundamental.” State v. Groves, 742 N.W.2d 90, 92 (Iowa 2007) (quoting In re Det. of Cubbage, 671 N.W.2d 442, 446 (Iowa 2003)). | 3 | 4 |
McIntosh v. Partridgegreen2 sentences2019See Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1, 26 , 112 S. Ct. 2326, 2340 (1992) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part); Hughes, 840 F.3d at 991 ; McIntosh v. Patridge, 540 F.3d 315 , 323– 24 (5th Cir. 2008); Stern v. Tarrant Cty. 2019See Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1 , 26, 112 S.Ct. 2326 , 2340, 120 L.Ed.2d 1 (1992) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part); Hughes, 840 F.3d at 991 ; McIntosh v. Partridge , 540 F.3d 315 , 323-24 (5th Cir. 2008) ; Stern v. Tarrant Cty. | 3 | 3 |
Nordlinger v. Hahngreen2 sentences2019See Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1, 26 , 112 S. Ct. 2326, 2340 (1992) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part); Hughes, 840 F.3d at 991 ; McIntosh v. Patridge, 540 F.3d 315 , 323– 24 (5th Cir. 2008); Stern v. Tarrant Cty. 2019See Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1, 26 , 112 S. Ct. 2326, 2340 (1992) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part); Hughes, 840 F.3d at 991 ; McIntosh v. Patridge, 540 F.3d 315 , 323– 24 (5th Cir. 2008); Stern v. Tarrant Cty. | 3 | 3 |
Gary Hughes v. City of Cedar Rapidsgreen2 sentences2019See Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1, 26 , 112 S. Ct. 2326, 2340 (1992) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part); Hughes, 840 F.3d at 991 ; McIntosh v. Patridge, 540 F.3d 315 , 323– 24 (5th Cir. 2008); Stern v. Tarrant Cty. 2019See Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1 , 26, 112 S.Ct. 2326 , 2340, 120 L.Ed.2d 1 (1992) (Thomas, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part); Hughes, 840 F.3d at 991 ; McIntosh v. Partridge , 540 F.3d 315 , 323-24 (5th Cir. 2008) ; Stern v. Tarrant Cty. | 3 | 3 |
State v. Massengalegreen2 sentences2017State v. Massengale, 745 N.W.2d 499, 504 (Iowa 2008). 2017State v. Massengale, 745 N.W.2d 499, 504 (Iowa 2008). | 3 | 3 |
State Ex Rel. Miller v. Smokers Warehouse Corp.green2 sentences2010When ... a fundamental right is not involved, the Due Process Clause “demands no more than a ‘reasonable fit’ between government[al] purpose ... and the means chosen to advance that purpose.” Smokers Warehouse Corp., 737 N.W.2d at 111 (citation omitted) (quoting Reno v. Flores, 507 U.S. 292, 305 , 113 S.Ct. 1439, 1448-49 , 123 L.Ed.2d 1, 18 (1993)). 2010When . . . a fundamental right is not involved, the Due Process Clause “demands no more than a ‘reasonable fit’ between government[al] purpose . . . and the means chosen to advance that purpose.” Smokers Warehouse Corp., 737 N.W.2d at 111 (citation omitted) (quoting Reno v. Flores, 507 U.S. 292, 305 , 113 S. Ct. 1439 , 1448–49, 123 L. | 3 | 3 |
People v. Oglethorpegreen2 sentences2009See People v. Oglethorpe, 87 P.3d 129, 134 (Colo.Ct.App.2004) (discussing a substantive due process challenge to Colorado Sex Offender Lifetime Supervision Act of 1998, which requires imposition of indefinite sentence upon sex offender, and rejecting a strict scrutiny analysis because “[a]n adult offender has no fundamental liberty interest in freedom from incarceration”). 2009See People v. Oglethorpe, 87 P.3d 129, 134 (Colo.Ct.App.2004) (discussing a substantive due process challenge to Colorado Sex Offender Lifetime Supervision Act of 1998, which requires imposition of indefinite sentence upon sex offender, and rejecting a strict scrutiny analysis because “[a]n adult offender has no fundamental liberty interest in freedom from incarceration”). | 3 | 3 |
Anne Hensler Vs. City Of Davenportgreen2 sentences2017The court held, “allowing a fact finder to presume negligence and causation based on the happening of an ‘occurrence,’ 18 of 22 19 rather than finding negligence and causation based on the facts, is arbitrary and irrational in light of the multiple factors that can cause the ‘occurrence,’ as defined by the statute.” Id. at 588 ; see also City of Sioux City v. Jacobsma, 862 N.W.2d 335, 341 (Iowa 2015) (“In Hensler, we considered a substantive due process challenge to an ordinance that imposed a rebuttable presumption that a parent failed to exercise control over a minor child when that child en 2016The court held, “allowing a fact finder to presume negligence and causation based on the happening of an ‘occurrence,’ 19 rather than finding negligence and causation based on the facts, is arbitrary and irrational in light of the multiple factors that can cause the ‘occurrence,’ as defined by the statute.” Id. at 588 ; see also City of Sioux City v. Jacobsma, 862 N.W.2d 335, 341 (Iowa 2015) (“In Hensler, we considered a substantive due process challenge to an ordinance that imposed a rebuttable presumption that a parent failed to exercise control over a minor child when that child engaged in | 2 | 6 |
Kansas v. Hendricksgreen2 sentences2000The United States Supreme Court rejected a substantive due process challenge to the Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act in Hendricks. 521 U.S. at 360 , 117 S.Ct. at 2081 , 138 L.Ed.2d at 514 . 2000The United States Supreme Court rejected a substantive due process challenge to the Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act in Hendricks. 521 U.S. at 360 , 117 S.Ct. at 2081 , 138 L.Ed.2d at 514 . | 2 | 5 |
Chavez v. Martinezgreen2 sentences2005However, “[o]nly fundamental rights and liberties which are ‘ “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition” ’ and ‘ “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty” ’ qualify for such protection.” Chavez, 538 U.S. at 775 , 123 S.Ct. at 2005 , 155 L.Ed.2d at 999 (quoting Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702, 721 , 117 S.Ct. 2258 , 2268 138 L.Ed.2d 772, 787-88 (1997)); see also Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558, 572 , 123 S.Ct. 2472, 2480 , 156 L.Ed.2d 508, 521 (2003) (“ ‘History and tradition are the starting point but not in all cases the ending point of the substantive due process inquir 2005However, “[o]nly fundamental rights and liberties which are ‘ “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition” ’ and ‘ “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty” ’ qualify for such protection.” Chavez, 538 U.S. at 775 , 123 S.Ct. at 2005 , 155 L.Ed.2d at 999 (quoting Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702, 721 , 117 S.Ct. 2258 , 2268 138 L.Ed.2d 772, 787-88 (1997)); see also Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558, 572 , 123 S.Ct. 2472, 2480 , 156 L.Ed.2d 508, 521 (2003) (“ ‘History and tradition are the starting point but not in all cases the ending point of the substantive due process inquir | 2 | 3 |
City of Sioux City v. Michael Jon Jacobsmagreen2 sentences2017The court held, “allowing a fact finder to presume negligence and causation based on the happening of an ‘occurrence,’ 18 of 22 19 rather than finding negligence and causation based on the facts, is arbitrary and irrational in light of the multiple factors that can cause the ‘occurrence,’ as defined by the statute.” Id. at 588 ; see also City of Sioux City v. Jacobsma, 862 N.W.2d 335, 341 (Iowa 2015) (“In Hensler, we considered a substantive due process challenge to an ordinance that imposed a rebuttable presumption that a parent failed to exercise control over a minor child when that child en 2016The court held, “allowing a fact finder to presume negligence and causation based on the happening of an ‘occurrence,’ 19 rather than finding negligence and causation based on the facts, is arbitrary and irrational in light of the multiple factors that can cause the ‘occurrence,’ as defined by the statute.” Id. at 588 ; see also City of Sioux City v. Jacobsma, 862 N.W.2d 335, 341 (Iowa 2015) (“In Hensler, we considered a substantive due process challenge to an ordinance that imposed a rebuttable presumption that a parent failed to exercise control over a minor child when that child engaged in | 2 | 3 |
City of Davenport v. Seymourgreen2 sentences2015See Seymour, 755 N.W.2d at 544-45 (recognizing statutory and constitutiohal issues not presented on appeal, including due process challenges). 2015See Seymour, 755 N.W.2d at 544-45 (recognizing statutory and constitutional issues not presented on appeal, including due process challenges). | 2 | 2 |
Reno v. Floresgreen2 sentences2010When ... a fundamental right is not involved, the Due Process Clause “demands no more than a ‘reasonable fit’ between government[al] purpose ... and the means chosen to advance that purpose.” Smokers Warehouse Corp., 737 N.W.2d at 111 (citation omitted) (quoting Reno v. Flores, 507 U.S. 292, 305 , 113 S.Ct. 1439, 1448-49 , 123 L.Ed.2d 1, 18 (1993)). 2010When ... a fundamental right is not involved, the Due Process Clause “demands no more than a ‘reasonable fit’ between government[al] purpose ... and the means chosen to advance that purpose.” Smokers Warehouse Corp., 737 N.W.2d at 111 (citation omitted) (quoting Reno v. Flores, 507 U.S. 292, 305 , 113 S.Ct. 1439, 1448-49 , 123 L.Ed.2d 1, 18 (1993)). | 2 | 2 |
Rivkin v. Dover Township Rent Leveling Boardgreen2 sentences2010Rent Leveling Bd., 143 N.J. 352 , 671 A.2d 567, 574-75 (1996))). 2010Rent Leveling Bd., 143 N.J. 352 , 671 A.2d 567, 574-75 (1996))). | 2 | 2 |
ACCO Unlimited Corp. v. City of Johnstongreen2 sentences2010In considering the plaintiff's substantive due process claim, we noted there must merely be " 'a "reasonable fit” between governmental purpose ... and the means chosen to advance that purpose.’ ” Home Builders Ass’n, 644 N.W.2d at 353 (quoting ACCO Unlimited Corp. v. City of Johnston, 611 N.W.2d 506, 510 (Iowa 2000)). 2010In considering the plaintiff’s substantive due process claim, we noted there must merely be “ ‘ a “reasonable fit” between governmental purpose . . . and the means chosen to advance that purpose.’ ” Home Builders Ass’n, 644 N.W.2d at 353 (quoting ACCO Unlimited Corp. v. City of Johnston, 611 N.W.2d 506, 510 (Iowa 2000)). | 2 | 2 |
Lawrence v. Texasgreen2 sentences2005However, “[o]nly fundamental rights and liberties which are ‘ “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition” ’ and ‘ “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty” ’ qualify for such protection.” Chavez, 538 U.S. at 775 , 123 S.Ct. at 2005 , 155 L.Ed.2d at 999 (quoting Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702, 721 , 117 S.Ct. 2258 , 2268 138 L.Ed.2d 772, 787-88 (1997)); see also Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558, 572 , 123 S.Ct. 2472, 2480 , 156 L.Ed.2d 508, 521 (2003) (“ ‘History and tradition are the starting point but not in all cases the ending point of the substantive due process inquir 2005However, “[o]nly fundamental rights and liberties which are ‘ “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition” ’ and ‘ “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty” ’ qualify for such protection.” Chavez, 538 U.S. at 775 , 123 S.Ct. at 2005 , 155 L.Ed.2d at 999 (quoting Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702, 721 , 117 S.Ct. 2258 , 2268 138 L.Ed.2d 772, 787-88 (1997)); see also Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558, 572 , 123 S.Ct. 2472, 2480 , 156 L.Ed.2d 508, 521 (2003) (“ ‘History and tradition are the starting point but not in all cases the ending point of the substantive due process inquir | 2 | 2 |
Gary Lee Rymer and Deborah Ann Rymer v. Douglas Countygreen2 sentences2001The applicable test for a substantive due process claim in the context of land use regulation is twofold: “First, it must be determined whether there has been a deprivation of a federally constitutionally protected interest, and secondly, whether the deprivation, if any, is the result of an abuse of government power sufficient to raise an ordinary tort to the stature of a constitutional violation.” Bakken, 470 N.W.2d at 38 (quoting Rymer v. Douglas County, 764 F.2d 796, 801 (11th Cir.1985)). 1996Bakken, 470 N.W.2d at 38 (quoting Rymer v. Douglas County, 764 F.2d 796, 801 (11th Cir.1985)). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Seeringgreen2 sentences2009Seering, 701 N.W.2d at 662 . 2009Substantive due process “prevents the government from interfering with rights implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.” State v. Seering, 701 N.W.2d 655, 662 (Iowa 2005) (citations omitted). | 1 | 5 |
Karen McQuistion v. City of Clinton, Iowa Mark Regenwether Jeffrey Farwell And Jeffrey Hornegreen2 sentences2023See Godfrey v. State, 752 N.W.2d 413, 418 (Iowa 2008) (requiring a litigant to “(1) have a specific personal or legal interest in the litigation and (2) be injuriously affected” to have standing to challenge a statute); cf. McQuistion v. City of Clinton, 872 N.W.2d 817, 833 (Iowa 2015) (requiring the party asserting a substantive due process claim to “establish that the 14 fundamental right asserted . . . has been implicated by the particular government action at issue”). 2017“We have adopted a two-step analysis when presented with a substantive due process claim.” McQuistion, 872 N.W.2d at 832 . | 1 | 2 |
State of Iowa v. Colby Davis Laubgreen1 sentence2025Brain does not have a constitutional right “to refuse consent to provide a bodily specimen for chemical testing on penalty of having [his] license revoked or having [his] 20 refusal be admitted in a criminal trial.” Laub, 2 N.W.3d at 837. | 1 | 1 |
| Godfrey v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hal Stanley v. Asa Hutchinsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Randy Mulholland v. Government County of Berksgreen | 1 | 1 |
| A. J. v. Lancaster Countygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Chen v. D'Amicogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Philip Morris USA v. Williamsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| City of Des Moines v. Iowa Dep't of Transp. & Iowa Transp. Comm'ngreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hughes v. City of Cedar Rapidsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| J. Thomas Zaber, On Behalf Of Himself And All Others Similarly Situated Vs. City Of Dubuque, Iowagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Bailey v. Lancastergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Leydens v. City of Des Moinesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Harlow v. Fitzgeraldgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Pearson v. Callahangreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Minergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Wadegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Foucha v. Louisianagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Andrew Lennette, Individually and on behalf of C.L., O.L. and S.L., Minor Children v. State of Iowa, Melody Siver, Amy Howell, and Valerie Lovaglia
green
2 sentences2022Lennette v. State, 975 N.W.2d 380 , 393–94 (Iowa 2022) (“A substantive due process violation is not easy to prove. 2022Lennette v. State, 975 N.W.2d 380 , 393–94 (Iowa 2022) (“A substantive due process violation is not easy to prove. | 4 | 2022–2024 |
In Re the Detention of Garren
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2 sentences2017Id. at 285 . 2003In Garren, we determined that the SVPA survives rational basis review under a substantive due process violation claim because “there is a reasonable fit ... between the State’s purpose of protecting society from persons who have been determined to be likely to reoffend if not placed in a secure facility and their placement in such a facility.” Garren, 620 N.W.2d at 285 . | 4 | 2001–2017 |
Bowers v. Hardwick
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2 sentences2018In Bowers v. Hardwick , the Supreme Court heard a substantive due process challenge to Georgia's criminal sodomy law. 478 U.S. 186 , 187-90, 106 S.Ct. 2841 , 2842-43, 92 L.Ed.2d 140 (1986). 2018In Bowers v. Hardwick , the Supreme Court heard a substantive due process challenge to Georgia's criminal sodomy law. 478 U.S. 186 , 187-90, 106 S.Ct. 2841 , 2842-43, 92 L.Ed.2d 140 (1986). | 3 | 2018–2018 |
Bowers v. Polk County Board of Supervisors
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2 sentences2007Bowers, 638 N.W.2d at 694 . 2007Bowers, 638 N.W.2d at 694 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Bakken v. City of Council Bluffs
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2 sentences2001The applicable test for a substantive due process claim in the context of land use regulation is twofold: “First, it must be determined whether there has been a deprivation of a federally constitutionally protected interest, and secondly, whether the deprivation, if any, is the result of an abuse of government power sufficient to raise an ordinary tort to the stature of a constitutional violation.” Bakken, 470 N.W.2d at 38 (quoting Rymer v. Douglas County, 764 F.2d 796, 801 (11th Cir.1985)). 2001In contrast, *264 a substantive due process claim is based on the premise that the interference with property rights was “ ‘clearly arbitrary and unreasonable,’ ” in addition to “ ‘having no substantial relation to the public health, safety, morals, or a general welfare.’ ” Bakken, 470 N.W.2d at 38 (quoting Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., 272 U.S. 365, 395 , 47 S.Ct. 114, 121 , 71 L.Ed. 303, 314 (1926)). | 2 | 1996–2001 |
Reuven Weizberg, David Peter Veng-Pedersen, Jacob Patrick Dagel v. City of Des Moines, Iowa, and Gatso USA, Inc.
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1 sentence2023The Board concluded, “Although it is likely that the horse carried the drug in his system due to an inadvertent exposure, he nonetheless carried the drug in his system which necessitates the disqualification to ensure the integrity of racing, and to instill confidence in the betting public.” In his petition for judicial review, Asmussen claimed the trainer responsibility rule violated his right to substantive due process because it created an irrebuttable presumption.2 See Weizberg v. City of Des Moines, 923 N.W.2d 200 , 216 2 In his appeal to the IRGC, Asmussen raised this substantive due pro | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Myron Dennis Behm, Burton J. Brooks, Bobby Lee Langston, David Leon Brodsky, Jeffrey R. Olson, and Geoff Tate Smith v. City of Cedar Rapids and Gatso USA, Inc.
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1 sentence2023Behm v. City of Cedar Rapids, 922 N.W.2d 524, 548 (Iowa 2019) (examining if the preserved the issue. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Nicole Maddox v. Babette Stephens green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Halley v. Huckaby green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Akins v. Epperly green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| United States v. Carlton green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Willson v. City of Des Moines green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Exira Community School District v. State green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Home Builders Ass'n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moines green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| State v. Klawonn green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| State v. Cronkhite green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Santi v. Santi green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Neuzil v. City of Iowa City green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Stamus v. Leonhardt green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
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.