· 4/15/1981
Le Mars Mutual Insurance Co. of Iowa v. Bonnecroy
Citations
- 304 N.W.2d 422
- 1981 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 911
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- precise and unambiguous language is given its plain and rational meaning as used in conjunction with the subject considered
- “A revision will not be construed as altering a particular statute absent a clear, unmistakable legislative intent.”
- “A revision will not be construed as altering a particular statute absent a clear, unmistakable legislative intent.”
- ultimate goal in interpreting statute is to determine legislative intent, considering language used in statute, objects sought to be accomplished, and evils sought to be remedied; court places reasonable construction on statute that will best effectuate its purpose
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Judges: Harris, All-Bee, McGiverin, Larson, Schultz
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