# Iowa Code § 138.9: Liberal rules to prevail

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.9

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 138.9
- **Heading:** Liberal rules to prevail
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 138 / Section 138.9

## Text

Technical errors in the proceeding or failure to observe the technical rules of evidence shall not constitute grounds for reversal of any decision unless it shall appear to the reviewing court that such error or failure materially affects the rights of any party and results in substantial injustice to any interested party.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §138.9]

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 138.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.2 Permit required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.3 Written application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.4 Permit not assignable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.5 Revocation or suspension of permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.6 Notice of intention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.7 Appeal to director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.8 Place — evidence — record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.9 Liberal rules to prevail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.10 Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.11 Access to camp for inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.12 Variations permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.13 Conditions for permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.13.md)
- [Iowa Code § 138.14 Communicable diseases reported.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIV_C138_S138.14.md)

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