· 11/12/1980
Boone State Bank & Trust Co. v. Westfield Insurance Co.
Citations
- 298 N.W.2d 315
- 1980 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 971
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- concluding that the language “any person” in section 322.4(7) did not include lender of motor vehicle dealer because statute was intended to benefit persons purchasing motor vehicles from the dealer
- stating that broad language of a statute is “not conclusive” and is “affected by its context”
- finding intent to clarify law where amendment addressed doubtful language in original statute that had been subject to varying interpretations in other jurisdictions
- finding intent to clarify law where amendment addressed doubtful language in original statute that had been subject to varying interpretations in other jurisdictions
- statutorily-required motor vehicle dealer’s surety bond held to protect purchasers but not financiers
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Judges: Legrand, Uh-Lenhopp, Harris, McCormick, McGiverin
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