Attorneys Spar Over Cedar Rapids Municipal Court Civil Suits
The Iowa supreme court study highlights Cedar Rapids municipal court handling minor civil suits. District court sees many cases though municipal court handles most, with many filings for collection and quick judgments. Some lawyers avoid municipal court citing potential counterclaims and negligible defense. Fees differ: $2 in municipal vs $4 in district court, affecting filing choices.
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Cedar Rapids
Costs and cases spark Iowa municipal court debate
A Cedar Rapids article reviews 1970 court fees, noting high municipal attorney bills and a shift toward scrutiny in district court. It compares Waterloo and Sioux City fees, cites policy to weed weak cases, and discusses county practices shaping fee totals and access to counsel.
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the Gazette
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Black Hawk
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Woodbury County
Linn
William Faches
U.S. Supreme Court
Faches
Polk County
Eagle Award to Terry Smejkal
Terry Smejkal 15 will receive the Eagle Scout award at a court of honor Thursday at 7 30 p m in Hoover school. A Wilson junior high ninth grader he is active in choir band and orchestra and has competed in football and wrestling. He joined Scout troop 29 in 1967 and has served as assistant patrol leader den chief and scribe. James J Caldwell district Scout executive will speak.
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Avocado Declared Florida's Oldest Fruit Crop
The avocado is identified as Florida's oldest fruit crop, introduced by the Spaniards. Its Spanish name aguacate resembles the modern term when spoken quickly.
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