Court for Little Man in Small Claims Rethinks Access to Justice
An analysis of Iowa small claims court reveals it often acts as a claims adjustment tool for insurance firms rather than delivering true access to justice for ordinary people. Judge Anthony Scolaro notes many cases involve insurers, dubious claims, or trivial disputes, diminishing the system’s original intent to aid the underprivileged without lawyers.
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Small Claims
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Linn County
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Harstad
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Small claims reform sparks debate in Linn County
Judge Scolaro argues Iowa small claims need changes to speed and simplicity, noting Illinois limits attorney access and trial appeals based on the record. He warns against extending district court burdens while praising the system’s handy nature for average citizens.
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Scolaro
Illinois
Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa students win top in Hawkeye Science Fair
Craig Brophy of Cedar Rapids and Frank Reynolds of Ottumwa won first place in two categories at the 19th All Hawkeye Science Fair earning trips to the International Science Fair in Cleveland May 8 14. Reynolds became the second to win consecutive firsts. Brophy led in physical science with a three language comparison and Reynolds designed a muscle powered artificial arm. Second and third place awards went to students from Boxholm Fayette Dubuque Maynard and others with scholarships awarded for first 400 second 300 third 200 dollars.
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Craig Brophy
Cedar Rapids
Frank Reynolds
Ottumwa
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Reynolds
House Rules Change Means Home Not Counted in SSI
Cedar district manager James N. Wood notes a rule change that excludes a home from SSI resource limits, redefining eligibility for federal monthly payments. Single recipients may have up to 1500 in resources, couples 2250, while other assets vary by value. SSI max is 167.50 for one and 981.80 for a couple. Cedar Social Security Office contact details provided. On this date in 1581 Queen Elizabeth I knighted Sir Francis Drake.
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Social Security
Cedar
Wood
Cedar Social Security Office
Eight Added to Coe Dean's List
Eight students at Coe College earned fall term dean's list honors for 1976 with full course loads and a 3.5 GPA or higher. Named are Richard Hodge Marion James Hicks Nora Springs Diane Willimack Oxford Junction Joel Jeffries Vinton Beth Gamse Baltimore Gale Nierzwicki Sumner David Smith Omaha and Sharon Wood Farmers Branch Texas.
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Coe College
Richard Hodge
Route 3
Marion
James Hicks
Nora Springs
Diane Willimack
Oxford Junction
Joel Jeffries
Vinton
Beth Gamse
Baltimore
Gale M. Nierzwicki
Sumner, Md
David A. Smith
Omaha, Neb
Sharon Wood
Farmers Branch
Texas
Technologists To Meet in C R Annual Spring Meeting
The Iowa Society for Medical Technology holds its annual spring meeting in Cedar Rapids April 22 and 23 at the Roosevelt Royale. Over 20 doctors, lab managers, professors, and lab staff will lecture on topics from blood banking to drug monitoring. Joyce Garlough of Cedar Rapids serves as president.
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Iowa Society For Medical Technology
Roosevelt Royale
Iowa
Joyce Garlough
Cedar Rapids
How to file small claims suits and collect in Iowa courts
Advice from Judge Anthony Scolaro outlines steps before filing a small claims case. readers learn filing, fees, witness and evidence gathering, possible attorney use, and how trials proceed in casual atmosphere. If winning, collection via execution may be required, with sheriff involvement. Today’s note: Arthur Murray turns 82.
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Small Claims Court Office
First Avenue
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