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development rule in California

33 California opinions name it 2 courts 1933–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Custom Parking, Inc. v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024However, in Custom Parking, Inc. v. Superior Court (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 90 (Custom Parking), the court held that the defense of retaliatory eviction could be raised in an unlawful detainer action brought against a commercial tenant, where the lessor terminated the tenancy “because [the tenant’s] officers and employees refused to perjure themselves in an action involving [the lessor] and other tenants of [the lessor].” (Id. at pp. 91-92; see id. at p. 101.) Custom Parking explains the history of the retaliatory eviction defense and the development of the principle that a landlord “ ‘ “may be p

2024(Custom Parking, supra, 138 Cal.App.3d at p. 94 ; see id. at pp. 93-95.) The court also 4 recognized the issue was complicated “by case law which recognizes and/or applies a distinction between commercial and residential unlawful detainer actions.” (Id. at p. 96; see id. at pp. 96-101.) Custom Parking allowed the retaliatory eviction defense in that case because it involved a “strong public policy against intimidating witnesses in a lawsuit from testifying honestly,” a context where “the distinction between a commercial and a residential tenancy pales into insignificance.” (Custom Parking, sup

11
In Re Sturmgreen
cal · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Our review of the Board’s decision as stated in the reporter’s transcript is an important part of our due process review. “[T]he Board must provide a definitive written statement of its reasons for denying parole.” (Rosenkrantz, supra, 29 Cal.4th at p. 655 , citing In re Sturm (1974) 11 Cal.3d 258, 273 (Sturm).) In his concurrence in Prather, Justice Moreno discussed the development of this rule and Sturm.

11
In Re Prathergreen
cal · 2010 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014He wrote, “This requirement followed from the principle that a prisoner has the right to be ‘ “duly considered” ’ for parole and not to be denied parole arbitrarily, and that such rights ‘cannot exist in any practical sense unless there also exists a remedy against their abrogation.’ ([Sturm,] at p. 268.) A definitive written statement of reasons was necessary to guarantee that such an effective remedy exists, because, inter alia, it will help to ensure ‘an adequate basis for judicial review.’ (Id. at p. 272.) It is important that Sturm be taken at its words, and that the Board be required to

11
Msr Exploration, Ltd. v. Meridian Oil, Inc.green
ca9 · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002The exception to allowing state malicious prosecution actions to be based on underlying federal cases is based upon important policy considerations which have been summarized in cases such as Gonzales v. Parks (9th Cir. 1987) 830 F.2d 1033, 1035 (Gonzales), and MSR Exploration, Ltd. v. Meridian Oil, Inc. (9th Cir. 1996) 74 F.3d 910, 912 (MSR Exploration), as follows: First, “Congress has expressed its intent that bankruptcy matters be handled in a federal forum by placing bankruptcy jurisdiction exclusively in the [federal] district courts . . . .” (MSR Exploration, supra, 74 F.3d at p. 913 .)

2002The exception to allowing state malicious prosecution actions to be based on underlying federal cases is based upon important policy considerations which have been summarized in cases such as Gonzales v. Parks (9th Cir. 1987) 830 F.2d 1033, 1035 (Gonzales), and MSR Exploration, Ltd. v. Meridian Oil, Inc. (9th Cir. 1996) 74 F.3d 910, 912 (MSR Exploration), as follows: First, “Congress has expressed its intent that bankruptcy matters be handled in a federal forum by placing bankruptcy jurisdiction exclusively in the [federal] district courts . . . .” (MSR Exploration, supra, 74 F.3d at p. 913 .)

11
Richard Gonzales, Juliana Gonzales and Michael Dodge v. Barbara Parks and Jerome Parksgreen
ca9 · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002The exception to allowing state malicious prosecution actions to be based on underlying federal cases is based upon important policy considerations which have been summarized in cases such as Gonzales v. Parks (9th Cir. 1987) 830 F.2d 1033, 1035 (Gonzales), and MSR Exploration, Ltd. v. Meridian Oil, Inc. (9th Cir. 1996) 74 F.3d 910, 912 (MSR Exploration), as follows: First, “Congress has expressed its intent that bankruptcy matters be handled in a federal forum by placing bankruptcy jurisdiction exclusively in the [federal] district courts . . . .” (MSR Exploration, supra, 74 F.3d at p. 913 .)

11
Pauletto v. Reliance Insurancegreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002This court outlined the development of this rule in Pauletto, supra, 64 Cal.App.4th at page 604.

11
Merwin Moskowitz v. Trustees of Purdue University and Purdue Universitygreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Tracing the development of the doctrine from its inception in the early 1970’s, when it rested on company-wide policies and practices, through formulations founded on notions of notice and equitable tolling, and on to the Berry formulation, the Richards opinion observed that both the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and, in at least one case, our Court of Appeal had abandoned any formal requisites for application of the doctrine except for a loose nexus between those acts within and those without the applicable limitations period. ( Richards, supra, 26 Cal.4th at pp. 803, citing, among other dec

11
American Star Insurance Co. v. Insurance Co. of the Westgreen
calctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Co. v. Insurance Co. of the West (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1320, 1323, fn. 1 , 284 Cal.Rptr. 45 .) Since before the development of the standard comprehensive general liability insurance policy, courts have, of course, entertained civil actions.

2001Co. v. Insurance Co. of the West (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1320, 1323, fn. 1 , 284 Cal.Rptr. 45 .) Since before the development of the standard comprehensive general liability insurance policy, courts have, of course, entertained civil actions.

11
Joanne Fielder v. Ual Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, Dba United Airlines, Defendantappelleegreen
ca9 · 2000 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Tracing the development of the doctrine from its inception in the early 1970’s, when it rested on company-wide policies and practices, through formulations founded on notions of notice and equitable tolling, and on to the Berry formulation, the Richards opinion observed that both the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and, in at least one case, our Court of Appeal had abandoned any formal requisites for application of the doctrine except for a loose nexus between those acts within and those without the applicable limitations period. ( Richards, supra, 26 Cal.4th at pp. 803, citing, among other dec

11
Holtz v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Farrell v. City of Ontariogreen
· 1919 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Shaw v. Town of Sebastopolgreen
cal · 1911 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988County Flood Control Dist., supra, 25 Cal.2d at p. 391 ; Holtz v. Superior Court, supra, 3 Cal.3d at p. 305, fn. 10 .) 4 The common law privilege, however, does not permit a property owner to obstruct or divert a stream from its natural channel ( Clement v. State Reclamation Board, supra, 35 Cal.2d at pp. 635-636; The Weinberg Co. v. Bixby, supra, 185 Cal. at p. 95 ), or to collect and discharge surface waters so as to increase the natural servitude. ( Shaw v. Sebastopol (1911) 159 Cal. 623 , 624 [ 115 P. 213 ]; Granone v. County of Los Angeles, supra, 231 Cal.App.2d at p. 646 ; Farrell v. Cit

1988County Flood Control Dist., supra, 25 Cal.2d at p. 391 ; Holtz v. Superior Court, supra, 3 Cal.3d at p. 305, fn. 10 .) 4 The common law privilege, however, does not permit a property owner to obstruct or divert a stream from its natural channel ( Clement v. State Reclamation Board, supra, 35 Cal.2d at pp. 635-636; The Weinberg Co. v. Bixby, supra, 185 Cal. at p. 95 ), or to collect and discharge surface waters so as to increase the natural servitude. ( Shaw v. Sebastopol (1911) 159 Cal. 623 , 624 [ 115 P. 213 ]; Granone v. County of Los Angeles, supra, 231 Cal.App.2d at p. 646 ; Farrell v. Cit

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People v. Conleygreen
cal · 1966 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
People v. Smallgreen
calctapp · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
People v. Berrygreen
cal · 1976 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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People v. Spurlingreen
calctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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People v. Borchersgreen
cal · 1958 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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People v. Andersongreen
cal · 1965 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Huntsinger v. Glass Containers Corp.green
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
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People v. Maldonadogreen
calctapp · 1966 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
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People v. Moshergreen
cal · 1969 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
11
People v. Cockrellgreen
cal · 1965 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
11
People Ex Rel. Forde v. Town of Corte Maderagreen
calctapp · 1952 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
11
Imperial Ice Co. v. Rossiergreen
cal · 1941 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
11
City of San Pablo v. City of Richmondgreen
calctapp · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (39)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Wright green
cal · 1982
2 sentences

2026Wright expressly holds that the development of these factors by the Judicial Council, and thus reliance on these factors by the court, does not involve an unconstitutional delegation of power. ( Wright, supra, 30 Cal.3d at pp. 711–714.) Accordingly, defendant’s contentions regarding the nondelegation doctrine are without merit.

2024Wright expressly holds that the development of these factors by the Judicial Council, and thus reliance on these factors by the court, does not involve an unconstitutional delegation of power. ( Wright, supra, 30 Cal.3d at pp. 711–714.) Accordingly, defendant’s contentions regarding the nondelegation doctrine are without merit.

22024–2026
Latinos Unidos Del Valle De Napa Y Solano v. County of Napa green
calctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2022(Latinos Unidos, supra, 217 Cal.App.4th at p. 1169 .) In conclusion, the Association fails to establish the City abused its discretion by approving the Project because the City Council made adequate findings that the evidence in the record demonstrates that the Project is consistent with the applicable policies found in the General Plan, Uptown Community Plan, and Land Development Code.

2022(Latinos Unidos, supra, 217 Cal.App.4th at p. 1169 .) In conclusion, the Association fails to establish the City abused its discretion by approving the Project because the City Council made adequate findings that the evidence in the record demonstrates that the Project is consistent with the applicable policies found in the General Plan, Uptown Community Plan, and Land Development Code.

22022–2022
Griffin v. California green
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

1970In People v. Maldonado, 240 Cal.App.2d 812, 817 [ 50 Cal.Rptr. 45 ], the court said: “It would appear that as a development of the rule of Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ], and the Escobedo-Dorado rule the silence of an accused in the face of an accusatory statement will no longer justify an inference adverse to him, thus doing away with a type of evidence of questionable validity and value.” Likewise, in People v. Cockrell, 63 Cal.2d 659, 669-670 [ 47 Cal.Rptr. 788 , 408 P.2d 116 ], the court says: “The rationale of Griffin implicitly proscribes drawing a

1970In People v. Maldonado, 240 Cal.App.2d 812, 817 [ 50 Cal.Rptr. 45 ], the court said: “It would appear that as a development of the rule of Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ], and the Escobedo-Dorado rule the silence of an accused in the face of an accusatory statement will no longer justify an inference adverse to him, thus doing away with a type of evidence of questionable validity and value.” Likewise, in People v. Cockrell, 63 Cal.2d 659, 669-670 [ 47 Cal.Rptr. 788 , 408 P.2d 116 ], the court says: “The rationale of Griffin implicitly proscribes drawing a

21966–1970
People v. Elmore green
cal · 2014
1 sentence

2020As the motion to withdraw pointed out, conviction of making criminal threats requires specific intent, which can be negated by a mental disorder, and section 28, subdivision (a) provides that “evidence of mental disorder is admissible on the issue of whether or not the accused actually formed a required specific intent . . . when ‘a specific intent crime is charged.’ ” Although such evidence may be admitted only in a trial of guilt of a charged crime (in which sanity is conclusively presumed), and not in a trial on legal sanity (People v. Elmore (2014) 59 Cal.4th 121 , 139–146), “[t]he bifurca

12020–2020
In Re Tahl green
cal · 1969
1 sentence

2015Before Howard, the failure to advise a defendant of his 4 constitutional rights or secure his waiver of them prior to accepting a guilty plea under Boykin, supra, 395 U.S. 238 and In re Tahl (1969) 1 Cal.3d 122 , or admission of a prior conviction under In re Yurko (1974) 10 Cal.3d 857 , made the plea or admission generally automatically reversible, regardless of prejudice. ( Howard, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 1174- 1175.) The court in Howard stated, “We expressly based our decision in Yurko on the interpretations of federal law set out in Boykin and Tahl. [Citation.] However, the overwhelming we

12015–2015
Boykin v. Alabama green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

2015Before Howard, the failure to advise a defendant of his 4 constitutional rights or secure his waiver of them prior to accepting a guilty plea under Boykin, supra, 395 U.S. 238 and In re Tahl (1969) 1 Cal.3d 122 , or admission of a prior conviction under In re Yurko (1974) 10 Cal.3d 857 , made the plea or admission generally automatically reversible, regardless of prejudice. ( Howard, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 1174- 1175.) The court in Howard stated, “We expressly based our decision in Yurko on the interpretations of federal law set out in Boykin and Tahl. [Citation.] However, the overwhelming we

12015–2015
In Re Yurko green
cal · 1974
1 sentence

2015Before Howard, the failure to advise a defendant of his 4 constitutional rights or secure his waiver of them prior to accepting a guilty plea under Boykin, supra, 395 U.S. 238 and In re Tahl (1969) 1 Cal.3d 122 , or admission of a prior conviction under In re Yurko (1974) 10 Cal.3d 857 , made the plea or admission generally automatically reversible, regardless of prejudice. ( Howard, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 1174- 1175.) The court in Howard stated, “We expressly based our decision in Yurko on the interpretations of federal law set out in Boykin and Tahl. [Citation.] However, the overwhelming we

12015–2015
People v. Howard green
cal · 1992
2 sentences

2015Cross, supra, 61 Cal.4th at pp. 179- 180 [“[t]he failure to properly advise a defendant of his or her trial rights is not reversible ‘if the record affirmatively shows that [the admission] is voluntary and intelligent under the totality of the circumstances.’ . . . a reviewing court must ‘review[] the whole record, instead of just the record of the plea colloquy.’]” The development of this standard is traceable to People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132 (Howard).

2015Before Howard, the failure to advise a defendant of his 4 constitutional rights or secure his waiver of them prior to accepting a guilty plea under Boykin, supra, 395 U.S. 238 and In re Tahl (1969) 1 Cal.3d 122 , or admission of a prior conviction under In re Yurko (1974) 10 Cal.3d 857 , made the plea or admission generally automatically reversible, regardless of prejudice. ( Howard, supra, 1 Cal.4th at pp. 1174- 1175.) The court in Howard stated, “We expressly based our decision in Yurko on the interpretations of federal law set out in Boykin and Tahl. [Citation.] However, the overwhelming we

12015–2015
People v. Cross green
cal · 2015
1 sentence

2015Cross, supra, 61 Cal.4th at pp. 179- 180 [“[t]he failure to properly advise a defendant of his or her trial rights is not reversible ‘if the record affirmatively shows that [the admission] is voluntary and intelligent under the totality of the circumstances.’ . . . a reviewing court must ‘review[] the whole record, instead of just the record of the plea colloquy.’]” The development of this standard is traceable to People v. Howard (1992) 1 Cal.4th 1132 (Howard).

12015–2015
In Re Rosenkrantz green
cal · 2002
1 sentence

2014Our review of the Board’s decision as stated in the reporter’s transcript is an important part of our due process review. “[T]he Board must provide a definitive written statement of its reasons for denying parole.” (Rosenkrantz, supra, 29 Cal.4th at p. 655 , citing In re Sturm (1974) 11 Cal.3d 258, 273 (Sturm).) In his concurrence in Prather, Justice Moreno discussed the development of this rule and Sturm.

12014–2014
In re Lawrence green
cal · 2008
1 sentence

2014He wrote, “This requirement followed from the principle that a prisoner has the right to be ‘ “duly considered” ’ for parole and not to be denied parole arbitrarily, and that such rights ‘cannot exist in any practical sense unless there also exists a remedy against their abrogation.’ ([Sturm,] at p. 268.) A definitive written statement of reasons was necessary to guarantee that such an effective remedy exists, because, inter alia, it will help to ensure ‘an adequate basis for judicial review.’ (Id. at p. 272.) It is important that Sturm be taken at its words, and that the Board be required to

12014–2014
Privette v. Superior Court green
cal · 1993
1 sentence

2003Privette, Poland and Their Progeny Privette begins by stating the common law rule: “At common law, a person who hired an independent contractor generally was not liable to third parties for injuries caused by the contractor’s negligence in performing the work. [Citations.]” (Privette v. Superior Court, supra , 5 Cal.4th 689, 693 .) The court explained the development of the rule: “Over time, the courts have, for policy reasons, created so many exceptions to this general rule of nonliability that ‘ “ ‘the rule is now primarily important as a preamble to the catalog of its exceptions.’ ” ’ [Cita

12003–2003
Accardi v. SUPERIOR COURT OF VENTURA CTY. green
calctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2001Tracing the development of the doctrine from its inception in the early 1970’s, when it rested on company-wide policies and practices, through formulations founded on notions of notice and equitable tolling, and on to the Berry formulation, the Richards opinion observed that both the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and, in at least one case, our Court of Appeal had abandoned any formal requisites for application of the doctrine except for a loose nexus between those acts within and those without the applicable limitations period. ( Richards, supra, 26 Cal.4th at pp. 803, citing, among other dec

12001–2001
Dr. Julia Elizabeth Berry v. The Board of Supervisors of L.S.U., Etc. green
ca5 · 1983
1 sentence

2001Tracing the development of the doctrine from its inception in the early 1970’s, when it rested on company-wide policies and practices, through formulations founded on notions of notice and equitable tolling, and on to the Berry formulation, the Richards opinion observed that both the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and, in at least one case, our Court of Appeal had abandoned any formal requisites for application of the doctrine except for a loose nexus between those acts within and those without the applicable limitations period. ( Richards, supra, 26 Cal.4th at pp. 803, citing, among other dec

12001–2001
Turner v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc. green
cal · 1994
1 sentence

2001(Turner, supra, 7 Cal.4th at p. 1246 .) The opinion then traced the development of the standard in the appellate courts of California, noting there were two primary aspects necessary for a finding of constructive discharge: first, there must be intolerable working conditions; second, the employer must in some manner be held to knowledge of the conditions.

12001–2001
Bartmess v. Drewrys green
ca7 · 1971
1 sentence

2001Tracing the development of the doctrine from its inception in the early 1970’s, when it rested on company-wide policies and practices, through formulations founded on notions of notice and equitable tolling, and on to the Berry formulation, the Richards opinion observed that both the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and, in at least one case, our Court of Appeal had abandoned any formal requisites for application of the doctrine except for a loose nexus between those acts within and those without the applicable limitations period. ( Richards, supra, 26 Cal.4th at pp. 803, citing, among other dec

12001–2001
Calatayud v. State of California green
cal · 1998
2 sentences

2000The opinion explains the firefighter's rule and its rationale. ( Calatayud supra, 18 Cal.4th at pp. 1061-1063, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 202 , 959 P.2d 360 .) The court first gives a brief history of the development of the rule ( id. at p. 1061, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 202 , 959 P.2d 360 ), then explains that "[t]he undergirding legal principle of the rule is assumption of the risk," and that "[t]he rule is equally grounded in considerations of public policy." ( Id. at p. 1061, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 202 , 959 P.2d 360 .) Next, the court proceeds to analyze that policy. ( Id. at pp. 1062-1063, 1068-1072, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 2

2000The opinion explains the firefighter's rule and its rationale. ( Calatayud supra, 18 Cal.4th at pp. 1061-1063, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 202 , 959 P.2d 360 .) The court first gives a brief history of the development of the rule ( id. at p. 1061, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 202 , 959 P.2d 360 ), then explains that "[t]he undergirding legal principle of the rule is assumption of the risk," and that "[t]he rule is equally grounded in considerations of public policy." ( Id. at p. 1061, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 202 , 959 P.2d 360 .) Next, the court proceeds to analyze that policy. ( Id. at pp. 1062-1063, 1068-1072, 77 Cal.Rptr.2d 2

12000–2000
Mitton v. State Bar green
cal · 1969
2 sentences

1995Although not addressing the issue of contact with former employees of a party, the California Supreme Court in Mitton v. State Bar (1969) 71 Cal.2d 525 [ 78 Cal.Rptr. 649 , 455 P.2d 753 ], articulated the policy underpinning former rule 12 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which read in part: “ ‘A member of the State Bar shall not communicate with a party represented by counsel upon a subject of controversy, in the absence and without the consent of such counsel.’ ” ( 71 Cal.2d at p. 534 .) “This rule is necessary to the preservation of the attorney-client relationship and the proper funct

1995Although not addressing the issue of contact with former employees of a party, the California Supreme Court in Mitton v. State Bar (1969) 71 Cal.2d 525 [ 78 Cal.Rptr. 649 , 455 P.2d 753 ], articulated the policy underpinning former rule 12 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which read in part: “ ‘A member of the State Bar shall not communicate with a party represented by counsel upon a subject of controversy, in the absence and without the consent of such counsel.’ ” ( 71 Cal.2d at p. 534 .) “This rule is necessary to the preservation of the attorney-client relationship and the proper funct

11995–1995
Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co. green
· 1907
2 sentences

1992Ry. v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co. (1907) 204 U.S. 426 [ 51 L.Ed. 553 , 27 S.Ct. 350 ] (hereafter Abilene ), and as explained below, most of the development of the doctrine has occurred in the federal courts. 1.

1992Ry. v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co. (1907) 204 U.S. 426 [ 51 L.Ed. 553 , 27 S.Ct. 350 ] (hereafter Abilene ), and as explained below, most of the development of the doctrine has occurred in the federal courts. 1.

11992–1992
Brown v. Superior Court green
cal · 1988
1 sentence

1992Tracing the development of the doctrine of strict liability, the court noted several underlying public policy considerations: “that the manufacturer, unlike the public, can anticipate or guard *14 against the recurrence of hazards, that the cost of injury may be an overwhelming misfortune to the person injured whereas the manufacturer can insure against the risk and distribute the cost among the consuming public, and that it is in the public interest to discourage the marketing of defective products.” (Id. at p. 1056.) The Brown court observed lawmakers had long expressed concerns that imposit

11992–1992
The Weinberg Co. v. Bixby green
cal · 1921
11988–1988
House v. Los Angeles County Flood Control District green
cal · 1944
11988–1988
Granone v. County of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 1965
11988–1988
San Gabriel Valley Country Club v. County of Los Angeles green
cal · 1920
11988–1988
Sokol v. Public Utilities Commission green
cal · 1966
11979–1979
Beck v. City of Palo Alto green
calctapp · 1957
11978–1978
Ness v. City of San Diego green
calctapp · 1956
11978–1978
Fielder v. City of Glendale green
calctapp · 1977
11978–1978
Sischo v. City of Los Banos green
calctapp · 1940
11978–1978
Barrett v. City of Claremont green
cal · 1953
11978–1978
Cronin v. J.B.E. Olson Corp. green
cal · 1972
11976–1976
Caffroy v. Fremlin green
calctapp · 1961
11967–1967
Strong v. Shatto green
calctapp · 1919
11967–1967
Wieczorek v. the Texas Co. green
calctapp · 1941
11951–1951
People v. One 1938 Buick Sedan green
calctapp · 1940
11951–1951
Vierra v. Pereira green
cal · 1939
11941–1941
Rice v. McCarthy green
calctapp · 1925
11941–1941
Mark v. Title Guarantee & Trust Co. green
calctapp · 1932
11941–1941
Cahill v. Superior Court of S.F. green
cal · 1904
11933–1933

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