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Knight v. Knight

Citations

  • 525 N.W.2d 841
  • 1994 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 265
  • 1994 WL 719170

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  • noting that in evaluating pro se filings, “some leeway must be accorded from precision in draftsmanship”
  • finding defendant was not unfairly surprised by introduction of eight additional incidents of domestic abuse, including verbal abuse, threats and stalking
  • analyzing procedural due process in the context of domestic-abuse protective orders
  • our review is in accordance with mode of trial in district court
  • “Section 236.3[(1)(e)] requires a [plaintiff] to state the nature of the alleged abuse. The term ‘nature’ is defined as ‘a kind or class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics.’” (citation omitted)
  • “Section 236.3[(1)(e)] requires a petitioner to state the nature of the alleged abuse. The term ‘nature’ is defined as ‘a kind or class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics.’” (citation omitted)

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Judges: Harris, Larson, Lavorato, Andreasen, Ternus

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