553.17 Prima facie evidence.
A final decree or judgment, other than a consent decree or consent judgment entered before trial, in a suit brought by the state is prima facie evidence against the defendant in a suit brought by any person other than the state under section 553.12 as to all matters respecting which this decree or judgment would be an estoppel between the state and the defendant. This section shall not affect the application of collateral estoppel or issue preclusion.
[C77, 79, 81, ยง553.17]
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 553 - IOWA COMPETITION LAW
Section 553.4 - Restraint prohibited.
Section 553.5 - Monopoly prohibited.
Section 553.7 - Attorney general to enforce.
Section 553.9 - Investigation.
Section 553.10 - Investigation enforcement.
Section 553.11 - Protective orders.
Section 553.13 - Civil penalty.
Section 553.14 - Criminal penalties.
Section 553.15 - Election of remedies.