Supreme Court of Iowa

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 54,092 decisions of this court, filed through June 26, 2026.

Court level

Highest court of the state

Jurisdiction

Iowa

Which decisions of the Supreme Court of Iowa are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. In Re P.L.January 29, 2010 · cited 1,536 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. In The Interest Of D.W., Minor Child, A.M.W., MotherDecember 17, 2010 · cited 1,344 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. Meier v. SENECAUT IIIFebruary 27, 2002 · cited 1,268 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
4. In the Interest of A.M., Minor Child, A.M., FatherFebruary 21, 2014 · cited 1,137 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. In the Interest of C.B.June 1, 2000 · cited 1,133 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the Supreme Court of Iowa?

They are in the library under the Iowa Supreme Court: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other Iowa courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of Iowa.

• Court of Appeals of Iowa

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