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· 7/18/1984

Walters v. Herrick

Citations

  • 351 N.W.2d 794
  • 1984 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1190

How courts have described this case

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

  • stating, as a general rule, an “assertion that an incorrect legal standard was applied is reviewed on error”
  • stating, as a general rule, an “assertion that an incorrect legal standard was applied is reviewed on error”
  • describing procedure for determining attorney fees and noting propriety of remand when lower court has applied incorrect standard
  • “When an incorrect standard is applied we remand for new findings and application of the correct standard.”
  • “When an incorrect standard is applied we remand for new findings and application of the correct standard.”
  • “Two elements inhere in any standard providing for reasonable attorney fees. Both the necessity and valuation of the services must be determined. The services must have been reasonably necessary and the valuation must be reasonable in amount.”

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Judges: Harris, McCormick, McGiverin, Larson, Carter

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