Iowa’s statute that provides qualified immunity for municipal employees does not apply to common law negligence claims against the City of Davenport and city employees by families of residents who died in the 2023 collapse of an apartment building and
On Brief: Iowa's Appellate Blog
On Brief: Iowa's Appellate Blog, published by Nyemaster Goode, provides updates and analysis on appellate court decisions and legal issues in Iowa. The blog covers topics such as state constitutional law, municipal liability, landlord-tenant disputes, administrative law, and procedural questions in appellate litigation. It discusses cases involving government immunity, statutory interpretation, property rights, and consumer protection. The blog also highlights Iowa Supreme Court oral arguments and rulings, focusing on their implications for state law and public policy. It serves as a resource for legal professionals interested in Iowa appellate practice and significant judicial developments within the state.
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Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in 10 cases Nov. 12 and 13
By Rox Laird
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments in 10 cases Nov. 12 and 13. One other case will be submitted to the Court without oral argument. Following are brief summaries of those cases. [Go to On Brief’s “Cases in…
Iowa Supreme Court to hear oral argument in Jefferson Nov. 4 on landlord-tenant dispute
By Rox Laird
Although renters may not want landlords entering their homes without good reason, landlords are allowed by law to reasonably enter rental properties for such things as making repairs and showing apartments to prospective renters. The question is when do reasonable…
Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether a suit against TikTok can be heard in Iowa
By Rox Laird
Does the Polk District Court have jurisdiction to hear the State’s lawsuit against the TikTok social media platform claiming the company violates Iowa’s Consumer Fraud Act by misrepresenting the nature of content accessible to underage users?
That is the question…
A video of a video could be used as evidence in criminal trial, Iowa Supreme Court holds
By Rox Laird
A video of a video may be introduced as evidence in a criminal trial provided there is proper foundation that the evidence is what it is said to be, the Iowa Supreme Court held in a decision handed down Oct.…
U.S. Supreme Court denies Iowa woman’s bid to overturn her drug conviction claiming K9 search violated Fourth Amendment
By Rox Laird
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Oct. 6 denying an Iowa woman’s petition for certiorari seeking to overturn her drug possession conviction in Madison County District Court, arguing that a police search of her vehicle based on a drug-detection…
Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in eight cases Oct. 7 and 8
By Rox Laird
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments in eight cases Oct. 7 and 8. Four other cases will be submitted to the Court without oral argument. Following are brief summaries of those cases. Go to On Brief’s “Cases in…
June 2025 Opinion Roundup
By Matt McGuire
The Iowa Supreme Court entered opinions in 10 cases in June 2025. At the links immediately below, you can read On Brief’s analysis of the following opinions:
- Rheeder v. Gray, concerning standards for asserting harassment and retaliation claims under
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May 2025 Opinion Roundup
By Matt McGuire
The Iowa Supreme Court entered opinions in 18 cases in May 2025. At the links immediately below, you can read On Brief’s analysis of the following opinions:
- State v. McLain, concerning whether to abolish the automobile exception to warrant
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April 2025 Opinion Roundup
By Matt McGuire
The Iowa Supreme Court entered opinions in seven cases in April 2025. At the links immediately below, you can read On Brief’s analysis of the following opinions:
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