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John Paul Gent and Beth Ann Gent
v.
Thomas Joseph Gent and Mary Ann Gent
Appellant
John Paul Gent and Beth Ann Gent
Appellee
Thomas Joseph Gent and Mary Ann Gent
Attorney for the Appellant
Joshua P. Kraushaar
Attorney for the Appellee
John C. Wagner
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Keokuk County, Joel D. Yates, Judge. REVERSED. Considered by Potterfield, P.J., McDonald, J., and Scott, S.J. Opinion by McDonald, J. (5 pages)
Petitioners appeal from the district court judgment permanently enjoining them from taking certain actions with respect to farm property. OPINION HOLDS: Respondents failed to prove they would suffer substantial injury or damages in the absence of injunctive relief. They also failed to show no alternative legal remedy would be adequate. The district court erred in granting injunctive relief.