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25 California opinions name it 2 courts 1915–2025 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Brokopp v. Ford Motor Co.green2 sentences2015(See Brokopp v. Ford Motor Co. (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 841, 860 [Fourth Dist., Div. Two].) Next, Shelby’s conduct in deciding to waive his privilege only after opening statements and after the close of discovery smacks of the conduct condemned in A & M Records, Inc. v. Heilman (1977) 75 Cal.App.3d 554 , in which the court stated: “[T]he enactment of the Discovery Act of 1957 was intended to take the ‘game element’ out of trial preparation and do away with surprise at trial. [Citation.] The accomplishment of this purpose compels the court to prevent a litigant claiming his constitutional privilege 2015(See Brokopp v. Ford Motor Co. (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 841, 860 [Fourth Dist., Div. Two].) Next, Shelby’s conduct in deciding to waive his privilege only after opening statements and after the close of discovery smacks of the conduct condemned in A & M Records, Inc. v. Heilman (1977) 75 Cal.App.3d 554 , in which the court stated: “[T]he 60 enactment of the Discovery Act of 1957 was intended to take the ‘game element’ out of trial preparation and do away with surprise at trial. [Citation.] The accomplishment of this purpose compels the court to prevent a litigant claiming his constitutional privil | 3 | 3 |
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.green2 sentences1967Co., 170 Cal.App.2d 387, 392 [ 338 P.2d 984 ].) Personal liability of the indemnitee does not preclude indemnification, since his legal responsibility for the injury is the very occasion for the claim of indemnity. 1967Co., 170 Cal.App.2d 387, 392 [ 338 P.2d 984 ].) Personal liability of the indemnitee does not preclude indemnification, since his legal responsibility for the injury is the very occasion for the claim of indemnity. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Percellegreen1 sentence2021People v. Percelle (2005) 126 Cal.App.4th 164, 182 (Percelle) [no reasonable basis to distinguish between the defendant’s first attempted fraud and his second attempted fraud an hour later].) Here, the trial court evidently understood the distinction between the separate occasion inquiry for consecutive sentencing purposes and the continuous course of conduct inquiries for unanimity instruction purposes. | 1 | 1 |
Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.green1 sentence2014The elements of such a cause of action are: “‘“(1) an economic relationship between the plaintiff and some third party, with the probability of future economic benefit to the plaintiff; (2) the defendant’s knowledge of the relationship; (3) intentional acts on the part of the defendant designed to disrupt the relationship; (4) actual disruption of the relationship; and (5) economic harm to the plaintiff proximately caused by the acts of the defendant.” [Citations.]’ [Citation.]” (Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1134, 1153 (Korea Supply).) To satisfy the plaintiff’s | 1 | 1 |
Lundquist v. Reussergreen1 sentence2013(See Lundquist v. Reusser, supra, 7 Cal.4th at p. 1206, fn. 12 [“ ‘Conditionally privileged occasions are created in order to permit the publisher of the defamation to protect the interest which is entitled to protection. . . . [W]here the primary purpose is another 9 purpose, e.g., a desire to injure the defamed person, this is an abuse of the occasion and no privilege comes into being.’ ”].)4 The state-of-mind Pelz attributes to Weaver is not supported by the undisputed facts and the reasonable inferences drawn from these undisputed facts. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Friersongreen2 sentences2004In People v. Frierson (1991) 53 Cal.3d 730, 743 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 440 , 808 P.2d 1197 ], we noted that in light of Evidence Code section 913, to put a witness on the stand for the purpose of having the witness invoke the privilege against self-incrimination “would only invite the jury to make an improper inference.” In Mincey , we reiterated this reasoning, holding that having the witness exercise her privilege in the jury’s presence would be “in direct violation of Evidence Code section 913. 2004In People v. Frierson (1991) 53 Cal.3d 730, 743 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 440 , 808 P.2d 1197 ], we noted that in light of Evidence Code section 913, to put a witness on the stand for the purpose of having the witness invoke the privilege against self-incrimination “would only invite the jury to make an improper inference.” In Mincey , we reiterated this reasoning, holding that having the witness exercise her privilege in the jury’s presence would be “in direct violation of Evidence Code section 913. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Alvarezgreen2 sentences1993No such limitation has ever been placed on the application of an enhancement imposed pursuant to Penal Code section 12022.55. 9 (People v. Alvarez (1992) 9 Cal.App.4th 121, 127 [ 11 Cal.Rptr.2d 463 ].) As the court observed in Alvarez , Penal Code section 12022.5 and section 12022.55 are at first glance somewhat similar, but yet focus upon fundamentally different conduct. ( 9 Cal.App.4th at p. 128 .) Section 12022.5 provides a sentence enhancement (of three, four or five years) for a person who, in the terms of the statute, “personally uses a firearm in the commission or attempted commission o 1993No such limitation has ever been placed on the application of an enhancement imposed pursuant to Penal Code section 12022.55. 9 (People v. Alvarez (1992) 9 Cal.App.4th 121, 127 [ 11 Cal.Rptr.2d 463 ].) As the court observed in Alvarez , Penal Code section 12022.5 and section 12022.55 are at first glance somewhat similar, but yet focus upon fundamentally different conduct. ( 9 Cal.App.4th at p. 128 .) Section 12022.5 provides a sentence enhancement (of three, four or five years) for a person who, in the terms of the statute, “personally uses a firearm in the commission or attempted commission o | 1 | 1 |
People v. Jordangreen2 sentences1988The single occasion rule of In re Culbreth (1976) 17 Cal.3d 330 [ 130 Cal. Rptr. 719 , 551 P.2d 23 ] bars imposition of sentence for more than one weapons enhancement, whether for being armed or a use, in any given "melee." In Culbreth a bare majority of the Supreme Court determined there could be only one sentence enhancement for use of a firearm where multiple crimes are "all part of a single melee [and] [t]here was but one occasion, one intent, one objective, one indivisible transaction." [11] ( 17 Cal.3d at p. 335 , italics added.) Although the issue has not been the subject of any in-dept 1988The single occasion rule of In re Culbreth (1976) 17 Cal.3d 330 [ 130 Cal. Rptr. 719 , 551 P.2d 23 ] bars imposition of sentence for more than one weapons enhancement, whether for being armed or a use, in any given "melee." In Culbreth a bare majority of the Supreme Court determined there could be only one sentence enhancement for use of a firearm where multiple crimes are "all part of a single melee [and] [t]here was but one occasion, one intent, one objective, one indivisible transaction." [11] ( 17 Cal.3d at p. 335 , italics added.) Although the issue has not been the subject of any in-dept | 1 | 1 |
People v. Cardenasgreen1 sentence1986(People v. Cardenas, supra, 31 Cal.3d 897, 913, fn. 9 .) 3 One Court of Appeal has even held after Culbreth that multiple sentence enhancements may be imposed so long as the sentences are ordered to run concurrently. | 1 | 1 |
MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co.green2 sentences1980See also Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (1965) 62 Cal.2d 412, 418 [ 42 Cal.Rptr. 449 , 398 P.2d 785 ]; MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co. (1959) 52 Cal.2d 536, 552 [ 343 P.2d 36 ]; cf. Agarwal v. Johnson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 932, 944-945 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 603 P.2d 58 ]; Sanborn v. Chronicle Pub. 1980See also Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (1965) 62 Cal.2d 412, 418 [ 42 Cal.Rptr. 449 , 398 P.2d 785 ]; MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co. (1959) 52 Cal.2d 536, 552 [ 343 P.2d 36 ]; cf. Agarwal v. Johnson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 932, 944-945 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 603 P.2d 58 ]; Sanborn v. Chronicle Pub. | 1 | 1 |
Agarwal v. Johnsongreen2 sentences1980See also Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (1965) 62 Cal.2d 412, 418 [ 42 Cal.Rptr. 449 , 398 P.2d 785 ]; MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co. (1959) 52 Cal.2d 536, 552 [ 343 P.2d 36 ]; cf. Agarwal v. Johnson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 932, 944-945 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 603 P.2d 58 ]; Sanborn v. Chronicle Pub. 1980See also Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (1965) 62 Cal.2d 412, 418 [ 42 Cal.Rptr. 449 , 398 P.2d 785 ]; MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co. (1959) 52 Cal.2d 536, 552 [ 343 P.2d 36 ]; cf. Agarwal v. Johnson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 932, 944-945 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 603 P.2d 58 ]; Sanborn v. Chronicle Pub. | 1 | 1 |
Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.green2 sentences1980See also Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (1965) 62 Cal.2d 412, 418 [ 42 Cal.Rptr. 449 , 398 P.2d 785 ]; MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co. (1959) 52 Cal.2d 536, 552 [ 343 P.2d 36 ]; cf. Agarwal v. Johnson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 932, 944-945 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 603 P.2d 58 ]; Sanborn v. Chronicle Pub. 1980See also Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (1965) 62 Cal.2d 412, 418 [ 42 Cal.Rptr. 449 , 398 P.2d 785 ]; MacLeod v. Tribune Publishing Co. (1959) 52 Cal.2d 536, 552 [ 343 P.2d 36 ]; cf. Agarwal v. Johnson (1979) 25 Cal.3d 932, 944-945 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 141 , 603 P.2d 58 ]; Sanborn v. Chronicle Pub. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Marksgreen2 sentences1975(See In re Marks, 71 Cal.2d 31, 38-40 [ 77 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 453 P.2d 441 ].) In other words, the infringement of constitutional rights there authorized is based upon the justification that otherwise the rehabilitative purpose of the narcotic addiction treatment program might be completely frustrated. 1975(See In re Marks, 71 Cal.2d 31, 38-40 [ 77 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 453 P.2d 441 ].) In other words, the infringement of constitutional rights there authorized is based upon the justification that otherwise the rehabilitative purpose of the narcotic addiction treatment program might be completely frustrated. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Chavezgreen2 sentences1966In People v. Chavez (1951) 37 Cal.2d 656, 668 [ 234 P.2d 632 ], we clearly intimated that on a proper occasion it is error to fail to define for the jury the acts which, if intended by the defendant, will transform an entry into a burglary. 1966In People v. Chavez (1951) 37 Cal.2d 656, 668 [ 234 P.2d 632 ], we clearly intimated that on a proper occasion it is error to fail to define for the jury the acts which, if intended by the defendant, will transform an entry into a burglary. | 1 | 1 |
Spear v. United Railroadsgreen2 sentences1922(Spear v. United, Railroads, 16 Cal. App. 637, 659 [ 117 Pac. 956 ].) It is contended that the court erred in giving the fifteenth instruction, which reads as follows: “15. 1922(Spear v. United, Railroads, 16 Cal. App. 637, 659 [ 117 Pac. 956 ].) It is contended that the court erred in giving the fifteenth instruction, which reads as follows: “15. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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In Re Culbreth
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2 sentences1997They also held the single occasion rule of In re Culbreth (1976) 17 Cal.3d 330 [ 130 Cal.Rptr. 719 , 551 P.2d 23 ] was not applicable. 1997They also held the single occasion rule of In re Culbreth (1976) 17 Cal.3d 330 [ 130 Cal.Rptr. 719 , 551 P.2d 23 ] was not applicable. | 5 | 1985–1997 |
A & M RECORDS, INC. v. Heilman
green
2 sentences2015(See Brokopp v. Ford Motor Co. (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 841, 860 [Fourth Dist., Div. Two].) Next, Shelby’s conduct in deciding to waive his privilege only after opening statements and after the close of discovery smacks of the conduct condemned in A & M Records, Inc. v. Heilman (1977) 75 Cal.App.3d 554 , in which the court stated: “[T]he enactment of the Discovery Act of 1957 was intended to take the ‘game element’ out of trial preparation and do away with surprise at trial. [Citation.] The accomplishment of this purpose compels the court to prevent a litigant claiming his constitutional privilege 2015(See Brokopp v. Ford Motor Co. (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 841, 860 [Fourth Dist., Div. Two].) Next, Shelby’s conduct in deciding to waive his privilege only after opening statements and after the close of discovery smacks of the conduct condemned in A & M Records, Inc. v. Heilman (1977) 75 Cal.App.3d 554 , in which the court stated: “[T]he 60 enactment of the Discovery Act of 1957 was intended to take the ‘game element’ out of trial preparation and do away with surprise at trial. [Citation.] The accomplishment of this purpose compels the court to prevent a litigant claiming his constitutional privil | 3 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Holloway
green
2 sentences2015(People v. Holloway (2004) 33 Cal.4th 96, 131-132 .) Evidence Code section 913 provides: “(a) If in the instant 60 proceeding or on a prior occasion a privilege is or was exercised not to testify with respect to any matter, or to refuse to disclose or to prevent another from disclosing any matter, neither the presiding officer nor counsel may comment thereon, no presumption shall arise because of the exercise of the privilege, and the trier of fact may not draw any inference therefrom as to the credibility of the witness or as to any matter at issue in the proceeding. [¶] (b) The court, at the 2015(People v. Holloway (2004) 33 Cal.4th 96, 131-132 .) Evidence Code section 913 provides: “(a) If in the instant proceeding or on a prior occasion a privilege is or was exercised not to testify with respect to any matter, or to refuse to disclose or to prevent another from disclosing any matter, neither the presiding officer nor counsel may comment thereon, no presumption shall arise because of the exercise of the privilege, and the trier of fact may not draw any inference therefrom as to the credibility of the witness or as to any matter at issue in the proceeding. [¶] (b) The court, at the re | 3 | 2015–2015 |
Davenport v. Superior Court of Imperial County
green
2 sentences1923There was no such appearance in this case.” (See, also, Davenport v. Superior Court, 183 Cal. 506 [ 191 Pac. 911 ].) There is no contention in this case that the purchaser conformed with the requirements of section 1014 of the Code of Civil Procedure, with reference to an appearance, or that he appeared within the meaning of that section. 1923There was no such appearance in this case.” (See, also, Davenport v. Superior Court, 183 Cal. 506 [ 191 Pac. 911 ].) There is no contention in this case that the purchaser conformed with the requirements of section 1014 of the Code of Civil Procedure, with reference to an appearance, or that he appeared within the meaning of that section. | 2 | 1923–1923 |
People v. Mora & Rangel
green
1 sentence2025(See People v. Mora and Rangel (2018) 5 Cal.5th 442, 497 ; People v. Gonzales (2012) 54 Cal.4th 1234, 1297 .)2 Evidence Code section 913 provides: “(a) If in the instant proceeding or on a prior occasion a privilege is or was exercised not to testify with respect to any matter, or to refuse to disclose or to prevent another from disclosing any matter, neither the presiding officer nor counsel may comment thereon, no presumption shall arise because of the exercise of the privilege, and the trier of fact may not draw any inference therefrom as to the credibility of the witness or as to any matte | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Gonzales
green
1 sentence2025(See People v. Mora and Rangel (2018) 5 Cal.5th 442, 497 ; People v. Gonzales (2012) 54 Cal.4th 1234, 1297 .)2 Evidence Code section 913 provides: “(a) If in the instant proceeding or on a prior occasion a privilege is or was exercised not to testify with respect to any matter, or to refuse to disclose or to prevent another from disclosing any matter, neither the presiding officer nor counsel may comment thereon, no presumption shall arise because of the exercise of the privilege, and the trier of fact may not draw any inference therefrom as to the credibility of the witness or as to any matte | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. King
green
1 sentence1997(Culbreth has subsequently been overruled in People v. King, supra, 5 Cal.4th 59 .) 6 CALJIC No. 8.10 as given read: “Defendant is accused in Count One of having committed the crime of murder, a violation of Penal Code Section 187. | 1 | 1997–1997 |
People v. Bergman
green
2 sentences1985(People v. Rodriguez, supra, 160 Cal.App.3d at p. 212 .) To the contrary is People v. Bergman (1984) 154 Cal.App.3d 30 [ 201 Cal.Rptr. 54 ], There the court upheld multiple firearm use enhancements (§ 12022.5) for each of two sex offenses punished under section 667.6, subdivision (c), on the ground that section 1170.1, subdivision (i), created an exception to the single occasion rule set forth in In re Culbreth, supra, 17 Cal.3d 330 . 1985(People v. Rodriguez, supra, 160 Cal.App.3d at p. 212 .) To the contrary is People v. Bergman (1984) 154 Cal.App.3d 30 [ 201 Cal.Rptr. 54 ], There the court upheld multiple firearm use enhancements (§ 12022.5) for each of two sex offenses punished under section 667.6, subdivision (c), on the ground that section 1170.1, subdivision (i), created an exception to the single occasion rule set forth in In re Culbreth, supra, 17 Cal.3d 330 . | 1 | 1985–1985 |
People v. Rodriguez
green
1 sentence1985(People v. Rodriguez, supra, 160 Cal.App.3d at p. 212 .) To the contrary is People v. Bergman (1984) 154 Cal.App.3d 30 [ 201 Cal.Rptr. 54 ], There the court upheld multiple firearm use enhancements (§ 12022.5) for each of two sex offenses punished under section 667.6, subdivision (c), on the ground that section 1170.1, subdivision (i), created an exception to the single occasion rule set forth in In re Culbreth, supra, 17 Cal.3d 330 . | 1 | 1985–1985 |
People v. Chavez
green
2 sentences1984Our conclusion that related motivations constitute but one “objective” for purposes of the single occasion rule is made upon consideration of the facts of Culbreth and of a more recent Supreme Court case, People v. Chavez (1980) 26 Cal.3d 334 [ 161 Cal.Rptr. 762 , 605 P.2d 401 ]. 1984Our conclusion that related motivations constitute but one “objective” for purposes of the single occasion rule is made upon consideration of the facts of Culbreth and of a more recent Supreme Court case, People v. Chavez (1980) 26 Cal.3d 334 [ 161 Cal.Rptr. 762 , 605 P.2d 401 ]. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
United States v. Chadwick
red
2 sentences1981The opinion pointed out that it had been determined in United States v. Chadwick (1977) 433 U.S. 1 [ 53 L.Ed.2d 538 , 97 S.Ct. 2476 ] that the automobile exception is confined to special, possibly unique circumstances which were the occasion of the rule’s genesis. 1981The opinion pointed out that it had been determined in United States v. Chadwick (1977) 433 U.S. 1 [ 53 L.Ed.2d 538 , 97 S.Ct. 2476 ] that the automobile exception is confined to special, possibly unique circumstances which were the occasion of the rule’s genesis. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Brewer v. Second Baptist Church
green
1 sentence1980The occasion for the privilege “may be abused and the protection of the privilege lost, by the publisher’s lack of belief, or of reasonable grounds for belief, in the truth of the defamatory matter, by excessive publication, by a publication of defamatory matter for an improper purpose, or if the defamation goes beyond the group interest.” (Emde v. San Joaquin County etc. Council, supra, 23 Cal.2d 146, 154-155 ; Brewer v. Second Baptist Church, supra, 32 Cal.2d 791, 797 .) “Thus the privilege is lost if the publication is motivated by hatred or ill will toward plaintiff [citations], or by any | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Emde v. San Joaquin County Central Labor Council
green
1 sentence1980The occasion for the privilege “may be abused and the protection of the privilege lost, by the publisher’s lack of belief, or of reasonable grounds for belief, in the truth of the defamatory matter, by excessive publication, by a publication of defamatory matter for an improper purpose, or if the defamation goes beyond the group interest.” (Emde v. San Joaquin County etc. Council, supra, 23 Cal.2d 146, 154-155 ; Brewer v. Second Baptist Church, supra, 32 Cal.2d 791, 797 .) “Thus the privilege is lost if the publication is motivated by hatred or ill will toward plaintiff [citations], or by any | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Salmonson v. Streiffer
green
2 sentences1915The occasion for a rule was to dispose of questions upon which there might be dispute. ’ ’ See the subject considered in Salmonson v. Streiffer, 13 Cal. App. 395 , [ 110 Pac. 144 ], where it was held that written objections filed to the sufficiency of the sureties upon the undertaking given by plaintiff, did not constitute an appearance. 1915The occasion for a rule was to dispose of questions upon which there might be dispute. ’ ’ See the subject considered in Salmonson v. Streiffer, 13 Cal. App. 395 , [ 110 Pac. 144 ], where it was held that written objections filed to the sufficiency of the sureties upon the undertaking given by plaintiff, did not constitute an appearance. | 1 | 1915–1915 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.