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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesIn Lucas v. Warhol, the Iowa Supreme Court examined service of process in a matter involving a defendant who might not have been able to get mail due to experiencing homelessness. In a unanimous opinion written by Justice May, the Court held the district court properly denied the motion to dismiss the case and held the district court erroneously allowed for the defendant’s attorney to be served in lieu of the defendant. Plaintiff Rhonda Lucas wa…Read Article
Iowa Supreme Court addresses standards for achieving service of process upon parties without a permanent residence - Nyemaster Goode On Brief
Dubuque · DubuqueIn Doe v. Western Dubuque Community School District, parents and their child brought claims for loss of consortium, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty against staff members and officials for their child’s school district, as well as the district itself. The lawsuit arose after a student harmed their child while at school. In a unanimous opinion written by Justice McDonald, the Iowa Supreme Court found the district court properly dismissed …Read Article
Analyzing pre-answer dismissal of claims following alleged student assault, Iowa Supreme Court affirms in part and reverses in part - Nyemaster Goode On Brief
Mason City · Mason CityIn State v. Cullum, the Iowa Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, reviewed a district court’s decisions to deny a motion to suppress, to deny a motion for a new trial, and to not suspend fines in an appeal sought by a criminal defendant. Judge Greer wrote the majority opinion in which the Iowa Court of Appeals conditionally affirmed the defendant’s convictions, but partially vacated and remanded the sentences. Judge Buller and Judge Langholz speci…Read Article
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