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Iowa Code § 7.3 (2026)

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Whenever the governor is satisfied that an action or proceeding has been commenced which may affect the rights or interests of the state, the governor may employ counsel to protect such rights or interests; and when any civil action or proceeding has been or is about to be commenced by the proper officer in behalf of the state, the governor may employ additional counsel to assist in the cause. [C51, §40; R60, §44; C73, §59; C97, §63; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §80; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §7.3] Employment by executive council, §13.7

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1978–2025 · leading case: State of Iowa v. Bion Blake Ingram, 914 N.W.2d 794 (Iowa 2018).
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State of Iowa v. Bion Blake Ingram, 914 N.W.2d 794 (Iowa 2018). · cites it 2× “Rule 603B provides the arresting officer should be required to advise the arrested operator "that his vehicle will be taken to a police facility or private storage facility for safekeeping unless he directs the officer to dispose of it in some other lawful manner" and to tell…”
William L. Burkhalter v. Steven P. Burkhalter, 841 N.W.2d 93 (Iowa 2013). · cites it 2× “English, Principles of Wills, Trusts & Estates § 7.3, at 359 (2d ed.2012) [hereinafter Principles of Wills, Trusts & Estates].”
State v. Casteel, 392 N.W.2d 168 (Iowa Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 8× “But if the driver asks that his car be left at the scene and the circumstances are such that it can be lawfully parked in the vicinity, then his wishes should be respected.”
State v. Kuster, 353 N.W.2d 428 (Iowa 1984). · cites it 2× “LaFave, Search and Seizure § 7.3, at 559 (1978). When assessing the reasonableness of the police impoundment in this case, we note that Kuster was not near the vehicle when he was arrested; the vehicle was locked, legally parked, and it presented no danger to the public.”
Matter of Est. of Schield, 300 N.W.2d 302 (Iowa 1981). “Finally, we cannot conclude that the district court has erroneously prejudiced any claim Inez may have against the estate. We have stated before that asserted liability against a decedent for torts committed by the decedent is a claim against the estate.”
Knight v. Iowa Dist. Court of Story Cnty., 269 N.W.2d 430 (Iowa 1978). · cites it 2× “Section 7.3 of this revision assesses damages against “each member of the governmental body who participated in [the act’s ] violation.”
Nationstar Mortg., L.L.C., D/B/A Champion Mortg. Co. v. Laverne William Bowman & Cheryl Diane Bowman, No. 15-0843 (Iowa Ct. App. Nov. 9, 2016). · cites it 3× “” Restatement (Third) of Property: Mortgages, § 7.3 cmt. b. Our facts fit squarely within this principle.”
Knight v. Iowa Dist. Court of Story Cty., 269 N.W.2d 430 (Iowa 1978). · cites it 2× “Section 7.3 of this revision assesses damages against "each member of the governmental body who participated in [the act's ] violation.”
In re The Representation of the Off. of the Auditor of the State of Iowa, No. 24-1160 (Iowa Dec. 5, 2025). · cites it 2× “, Iowa Code §§ 7.3 (providing the Governor may employ additional counsel to protect the interests of the state in any suit brought by a state officer), .”
Iowa Code § 7.3(a)(1): 1 case
Nationstar Mortg., L.L.C., D/B/A Champion Mortg. Co. v. Laverne William Bowman & Cheryl Diane Bowman, No. 15-0843 (Iowa Ct. App. Nov. 9, 2016). “” Restatement (Third) of Property: Mortgages, § 7.3 cmt. b. Our facts fit squarely within this principle.”
Iowa Code § 7.3(c): 2 cases
State of Iowa v. Bion Blake Ingram, 914 N.W.2d 794 (Iowa 2018). “Rule 603B provides the arresting officer should be required to advise the arrested operator "that his vehicle will be taken to a police facility or private storage facility for safekeeping unless he directs the officer to dispose of it in some other lawful manner" and to tell…”
State v. Casteel, 392 N.W.2d 168 (Iowa Ct. App. 1986). “But if the driver asks that his car be left at the scene and the circumstances are such that it can be lawfully parked in the vicinity, then his wishes should be respected.”
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