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ruling error in Iowa

56 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1879–2026 14 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 (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Meier v. SENECAUT IIIgreen
iowa · 2002 · cited in 5 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025See Meier v. Senecaut, 641 N.W.2d 532, 537 (Iowa 2002).

2025See Meier v. Senecaut, 641 N.W.2d 532, 537 (Iowa 2002).

55
State v. Neuendorfgreen
iowa · 1993 · cited in 5 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–2023
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., State v. Booker, No 20-1551, 2022 WL 468725 , at *4 (Iowa Ct. App. Feb. 16, 2022); State v. McCunn, No. 19-1649, 2022 WL 468736 , at *7–8 (Iowa Ct. App. Feb. 16, 2022) (“After [State v.] Neuendorf [ 509 N.W.2d 743, 747 (Iowa 1993)], the presumption of prejudice no longer applies; the defendant must show (1) an error in the court’s ruling on the challenge for cause; and (2) either (a) the challenged juror served on the jury, or (b) the remaining jury was biased as a result of the defendant’s use of all of the peremptory challenges.”(citation omitted)); State v. Morrow, No. 14-2126, 2

2017In order to overcome the court’s ruling, “the defendant must show (1) an error in the court’s ruling on the challenge for cause; and (2) either (a) the challenged juror served on the jury, or (b) the remaining jury was biased as a result of the defendant’s use of all of the peremptory challenges.” Id. at 108 ; see also State v. Neuendorf, 509 N.W.2d 743, 746 (Iowa 1993) (“In the absence of some factual showing that this circumstance resulted in a juror being seated who was not impartial, the existence of prejudice is entirely speculative.”).

55
Hyde v. Ananiagreen
iowa · 1998 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2000–2016
2 sentences

2016See Hyde v. Anania, 578 N.W.2d 647, 648 (Iowa 1998) (“If the [small claims] action is a law case, we review the district judge’s ruling on error.”).

2007If the action is a law case, we review the district judge’s ruling on error.” Hyde v. Anania, 578 N.W.2d 647, 648 (Iowa 1998) (citation omitted).

46
State v. Tillmangreen
iowa · 1994 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Tillman , 514 N.W.2d 105 , 108 (Iowa 1994) (stating, on direct appeal, "the defendant must show (1) an error in the court's ruling on the challenge for cause; and (2) either (a) the challenged juror served on the jury, or (b) the remaining jury was biased as a result of the defendant's use of all of the peremptory challenges").

2018In order to overcome the trial court’s ruling, “the defendant must show (1) an error in the court’s ruling on the challenge for cause; and (2) either (a) the challenged juror served on the jury, or (b) the remaining jury was biased as a result of the defendant’s use of all of the peremptory challenges.” Id. at 108 .

26
State v. Newellgreen
iowa · 2006 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2026
2 sentences

2026“In considering whether the admission of hearsay is reversible error, we have held that notwithstanding the presumption of prejudice from the admission of such evidence, the erroneously admitted hearsay will not be considered prejudicial if substantially the same evidence is properly in the record.” State v. Newell, 710 N.W.2d 6, 19 (Iowa 2006). 9 III.

2022See Newell, 710 N.W.2d at 19 .

22
Lynn G. Lamasters Vs. State of Iowagreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025See Lamasters v. State, 821 N.W.2d 856, 862 (Iowa 2012).

2024In his appellant’s brief, Brad acknowledged he did not receive a ruling on his claim that a jury should decide his affirmative defenses: “The district court’s error was not that it erroneously overruled these defenses on the way to summary judgment, but that it never addressed them at all.” From there, he urged that reversal and remand was required “to give him a day in court on these issues.” Brad did some cleanup in his reply brief, asserting, “[T]he district court ruled on Brad’s affirmative defenses by considering and rejecting them even though it failed to substantively address them.” Bra

12
Brutsche v. Incorporated Town of Coon Rapidsgreen
iowa · 1936 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025As an appellee, [the State] cannot challenge the adverse ruling on [the grandparents’] appeal; so we consider neither [the State’s] position nor its written response.” In re J.L., 973 N.W.2d 895 , 899 n.1 (Iowa Ct. App. 2022); see also Brutsche v. Inc. Town of Coon Rapids, 264 N.W. 696, 699 (1936) (“It seems to be the settled rule in this state that one party cannot avail himself of an appeal prosecuted by the other party to ask a review of that portion of the judgment adverse to himself.”); Becker v. Cent.

11
State v. Berrygreen
iowactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See State v. Canady, 4 N.W.3d 661, 668 (Iowa 2024) (“We review the district court’s evidentiary rulings for abuse of discretion.” (citation omitted)); State v. Berry, 549 N.W.2d 316, 319 (Iowa Ct. App. 1996) (reviewing the district court’s ruling applying rule 5.613(b) for an abuse of discretion).

11
UE Local 893/IUP v. State of Iowagreen
iowa · 2019 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See UE Loc. 893/IUP v. State, 928 N.W.2d 51, 60 (Iowa 2019).

11
State of Iowa v. Robert Paul Krogmanngreen
iowa · 2011 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023State v. Krogmann, 804 N.W.2d 518, 526 (Iowa 2011) (“Based on the exchange quoted above, the district court had no reason to believe that [defendant] wanted anything further done with respect to the prosecutor’s improper question.”).

11
State v. Rhodegreen
iowactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022State v. Rhode, 503 N.W.2d 27, 35 (Iowa Ct. App. 1993).

11
Metz v. Amoco Oil Co.green
iowa · 1998 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Metz v. Amoco Oil Co., 581 N.W.2d 597, 600 (Iowa 1998) (holding error not preserved when “motion to vacate did not set forth any grounds on which relief could be granted”). 9 B.

11
In re the Guardianship of M.D.green
iowactapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Iowa Code § 633.33 (2015); In re Guardianship of M.D., 797 N.W.2d 121, 126-27 (Iowa Ct. App. 2011).

11
Westmoreland v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Where, as of robbery for forcibly taking money to satisfy a debt owed by the victim to the taker”); Westmoreland v. State, 538 S.E.2d 119, 121 (Ga. Ct. App. 2000) (“To allow a ‘claim of right’ defense to an offense, such as robbery by sudden snatching, within which the use of force is implicit would sanction the use of force to claim the property.”); Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 .

11
State v. Griffingreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See State v. Griffin, 564 N.W.2d 370, 372 (Iowa 1997) (“We review the defendant’s constitutional challenges de novo.”).

11
State v. Dalygreen
iowa · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See State v. Daly, 623 N.W.2d 799, 800 (Iowa 2001) (holding ruling on motion in limine was beyond question as the court’s final ruling where defense counsel asked if the ruling was the final order of the court and the court responded affirmatively).

11
In Re CBgreen
iowa · 2000 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See In re C.B., 611 N.W.2d 489, 493 (Iowa 2000).

11
State of Iowa v. Justin Robert Derbygreen
iowa · 2011 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014“It has long been settled law that a criminal defendant must testify and confront the impeachment evidence before seeking an appellate determination of admissibility.” State v. Derby, 800 N.W.2d 52, 59 (Iowa 2011).

11
State v. Williamsgreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
In Re the Marriage of Dunngreen
iowa · 1990 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Estate of Klein v. Waregreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Matter of Estate of Dodgegreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
State v. Harlowgreen
iowa · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
State v. Cooleygreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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 (29)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Mitchell green
iowa · 2008
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Id.

22017–2017
Marcus v. Young green
iowa · 1995
2 sentences

1999Marcus, 538 N.W.2d at 287 .

1998Marcus, 538 N.W.2d at 287 .

21998–1999
State v. Brighter green
haw · 1980
1 sentence

2018Where, as of robbery for forcibly taking money to satisfy a debt owed by the victim to the taker”); Westmoreland v. State, 538 S.E.2d 119, 121 (Ga. Ct. App. 2000) (“To allow a ‘claim of right’ defense to an offense, such as robbery by sudden snatching, within which the use of force is implicit would sanction the use of force to claim the property.”); Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 .

12018–2018
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2016On page three of the PCR order, the court denies the claim and explains that an objection to the testimony on the ground of privilege was sustained and that no violation of the privilege occurred during Metcalf’s testimony. 1 Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). 2 Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986). 3 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). 5 2.

12016–2016
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

2016On page three of the PCR order, the court denies the claim and explains that an objection to the testimony on the ground of privilege was sustained and that no violation of the privilege occurred during Metcalf’s testimony. 1 Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). 2 Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986). 3 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). 5 2.

12016–2016
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

2016On page three of the PCR order, the court denies the claim and explains that an objection to the testimony on the ground of privilege was sustained and that no violation of the privilege occurred during Metcalf’s testimony. 1 Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). 2 Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986). 3 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). 5 2.

12016–2016
Matter of Estate of Young green
iowa · 1978
1 sentence

1998In Young, this court provided a way around the harsh consequences flowing from a failure to comply with rule 82(f), holding that a litigant may move to vacate or modify the ruling under rule 252(a), effectively recommencing the time period for appeal. 273 N.W.2d at 391 .

11998–1998
Roeder v. Nolan green
iowa · 1982
1 sentence

1998Id.

11998–1998
Beck v. Fleener green
iowa · 1985
2 sentences

1998Beck, 376 N.W.2d at 596 . “[Ajppeals from orders denying motions to reconsider previous rulings raise no legal question ... because an appeal ordinarily must be taken from the ruling in which the error is said to lie.” Id. (citation and quoted authority omitted).

1998Beck, 376 N.W.2d at 596 . “[Ajppeals from orders denying motions to reconsider previous rulings raise no legal question ... because an appeal ordinarily must be taken from the ruling in which the error is said to lie.” Id. (citation and quoted authority omitted).

11998–1998
Taylor v. Economopoulos green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1994As to juror Rekemeyer, defense counsel said, “Thanks, Your Honor, I would like to challenge this juror for cause.” As to juror Jacobson, defense counsel stated, ‘Tour Honor, I would like to challenge this juror for cause.” Under similar circumstances, this court in State v. Williams, 285 N.W.2d 248, 267 (Iowa 1979), cert. denied, 446 U.S. 921 , 100 S.Ct. 1859 , 64 L.Ed.2d 277 (1980), held that it could not review the court’s ruling because the challenge was not sufficient to preserve any error.

11994–1994
Hereford v. Ajemian green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1994As to juror Rekemeyer, defense counsel said, “Thanks, Your Honor, I would like to challenge this juror for cause.” As to juror Jacobson, defense counsel stated, ‘Tour Honor, I would like to challenge this juror for cause.” Under similar circumstances, this court in State v. Williams, 285 N.W.2d 248, 267 (Iowa 1979), cert. denied, 446 U.S. 921 , 100 S.Ct. 1859 , 64 L.Ed.2d 277 (1980), held that it could not review the court’s ruling because the challenge was not sufficient to preserve any error.

11994–1994
Schmanski v. United States green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1994As to juror Rekemeyer, defense counsel said, “Thanks, Your Honor, I would like to challenge this juror for cause.” As to juror Jacobson, defense counsel stated, ‘Tour Honor, I would like to challenge this juror for cause.” Under similar circumstances, this court in State v. Williams, 285 N.W.2d 248, 267 (Iowa 1979), cert. denied, 446 U.S. 921 , 100 S.Ct. 1859 , 64 L.Ed.2d 277 (1980), held that it could not review the court’s ruling because the challenge was not sufficient to preserve any error.

11994–1994
Stover v. Central Broadcasting Company green
iowa · 1956
11985–1985
Lerdall Const. Co., Inc. v. City of Ossian green
iowa · 1982
11982–1982
State v. Walton green
iowa · 1976
11978–1978
State v. Snethen green
iowa · 1976
11978–1978
State v. Mullen green
iowa · 1974
11976–1976
Kuiken v. Garrett green
iowa · 1952
11957–1957
In Re Smith's Will green
iowa · 1953
11957–1957
Barber v. Powell green
iowa · 1957
11957–1957
Shipley v. Reasoner green
iowa · 1890
11913–1913
Everett v. Union Pacific R. neutral
iowa · 1882
11907–1907
Gerrish v. Seaton neutral
iowa · 1887
11903–1903
Jamison v. Weaver green
· 1892
11903–1903
State v. Knowles neutral
iowa · 1878
11897–1897
State v. Glynden neutral
iowa · 1879
11897–1897
State v. Red green
iowa · 1880
11897–1897
Buford & Co. v. McGetchie green
iowa · 1882
11891–1891
Cook v. Walters neutral
iowa · 1856
11879–1879

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 602.9206 (6) IA § Iowa Code § 631.16 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 707.1 (4)

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

TX 261 (1891–2026) CA 206 (1867–2026) GA 203 (1900–2026) LA 124 (1925–2024) NY 105 (1862–2022) IL 90 (1893–2026) AL 87 (1880–2025) FL 63 (1893–2023) PA 56 (1842–2024) IA 56 (1879–2026) MA 50 (1894–2026) MO 49 (1891–2024) OR 35 (1914–2026) UT 31 (1989–2026) IN 30 (1876–2026) OH 30 (1928–2025) NM 29 (1927–2024) CT 28 (1963–2021) TN 27 (1899–2025) MD 26 (1883–2025) MI 26 (1880–2025) CO 26 (1918–2025) NC 25 (1889–2024) NJ 24 (1935–2021) WA 24 (1905–2025) AZ 24 (1935–2023) VA 21 (1901–2024) DC 21 (1947–2022) KS 20 (1897–2026) AR 16 (1989–2025) MS 14 (1985–2017) SC 14 (1916–2025) ME 14 (1959–2019) WI 14 (1900–2017) AK 13 (1978–2018) KY 12 (1960–2020) OK 12 (1916–2021) WV 11 (1956–2022) ID 9 (1885–2019) WY 8 (1931–2015) NV 8 (1963–2020) VT 8 (1905–2000) SD 8 (1909–2025) MT 8 (1978–2022) NH 7 (1970–2020) MN 6 (1906–2009) NE 5 (1948–2024) RI 4 (2000–2016) HI 4 (1928–2014) DE 2 (1966–1966)

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