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· 12/19/1984

In Re the Marriage of Vrban

Citations

  • 359 N.W.2d 420
  • 1984 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1294

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • recognizing the district court’s ability to observe the demeanor of the witnesses helps it formulate a “wise decision”
  • emphasizing that “[t]here is good reason for [appellate courts] to pay very close attention to the trial court’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses”
  • recognizing the district court’s ability to observe the demeanor of the witnesses helps it formulate a “wise decision”
  • recognizing appellate courts “are denied the impression created by the demeanor of each and every witness as the testimony is presented”
  • holding the word “loan” written on the check supported a finding that the monies received were marital debts
  • stating a district court “is greatly helped in making a wise decision about the parties by listening to them and watching them in person”

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Judges: Uhlenhopp, McGiverin, Larson, Schultz, Wolle

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