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Adair Benevolent Society v. State, Insurance Division of the State of Iowa

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided July 22, 1992No. 91-1077PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LAVORATO, Justice.

Iowa Code chapter 512A (1989) regulates benevolent associations and prohibits their incorporation after July 1, 1988. In this judicial review proceeding, a benevolent society alleged that chapter 512A is unconstitutional because it (1) is an ex post facto law, and (2) impermissibly impairs the right to contract. The district court disagreed and upheld the administrative agency’s decision. We affirm.

I. Factual Background.

The Adair Benevolent Society was founded in 1941 by chiropractor B.L. Meurer. It is a sole proprietorship family business. Originally located in Adair, Iowa,…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Beazell v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1925
  2. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. City of GoldsboroSupreme Court of the United States · 1914
  3. Exxon Corp. v. EagertonSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  4. Samuels v. McCurdySupreme Court of the United States · 1925
  5. Norland v. Iowa Department of Job ServiceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1987

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. In the Interest of C.S.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1994
  2. McDonald's Corp. v. NelsonDistrict Court, S.D. Iowa · 1993
  3. Hills v. Iowa Department of Transportation & Motor Vehicle DivisionSupreme Court of Iowa · 1995
  4. In Re the Estate of SerovySupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
  5. Loder v. Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle DivisionCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2000

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