Legal Opinion

Iowa West Racing Ass'n v. Iowa Department of Revenue

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided April 13, 1988No. 87-520PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Respondent, Iowa Department of Revenue (department), appeals the district court’s ruling on judicial review which allowed a property tax exemption to the petitioner, Iowa West Racing Association, on its property used as a dog racing facility. We reverse.

I. Background facts and procedures. Iowa West Racing Association (Iowa West) is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of operating a dog racing track. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 99D.9 (1985), Iowa West is licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races. As a licensee, Iowa West is required by Iowa…

2Cases cited7 opinions

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  2. South Iowa Methodist Homes, Inc. v. Board of ReviewSupreme Court of Iowa · 1970
  3. Atrium Village, Inc. v. Board of ReviewSupreme Court of Iowa · 1987
  4. Iowa Methodist Hospital v. Board of ReviewSupreme Court of Iowa · 1977
  5. Parshall Christian Order v. BD. OF R., ETC.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1982

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. City of Osceola v. Board of Review of Clarke CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1992
  2. Partnership for Affordable Housing, Ltd. Partnership Gamma v. Board of ReviewSupreme Court of Iowa · 1996
  3. City of Oskaloosa v. Board of Review of the City of OskaloosaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1992
  4. Nymann v. Iowa Department of Revenue & FinanceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1991

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