· 3/16/1988
Junkins v. Branstad
Citations
- 421 N.W.2d 130
- 1988 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 64
- 1988 WL 22664
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- finding a line-item veto case not moot but also disagreeing with the district court’s determination that the public-interest exception did not ap ply
- finding a line-item veto case not moot but also disagreeing with the district court’s determination that the public-interest exception did not apply
- noting the importance of a legislative definition of “appropriation bill,” but recognizing “it does not settle the constitutional question”
- noting the importance of a legislative definition of “appropriation bill,” but recognizing “it does not settle the constitutional question”
- defining as moot cases that no longer present a justiciable controversy because issues have become academic or nonexistent and judgment would have no practical legal effect upon existing controversy
- “The district court made no ruling on the merits of the . . . petition or application . . . . We consequently have nothing to review.”
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Judges: Snell, Lavorato
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