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20 California opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2026 3 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Cynthia W. v. Joseph K.green
calctapp · 1990 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002It is correct that the ICWA, by its terms, is inapplicable in marital dissolution proceedings. 3 ( 25 U.S.C. § 1903 (1); Adoption of Lindsay C. (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 404, 408 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 194 ] (Lindsay C.); In re Crystal K. (1990) 226 Cal.App.3d 655, 661-662 [ 276 Cal.Rptr. 619 ] (Crystal K.).) But this is not a marital dissolution proceeding.

2002It is correct that the ICWA, by its terms, is inapplicable in marital dissolution proceedings. 3 ( 25 U.S.C. § 1903 (1); Adoption of Lindsay C. (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 404, 408 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 194 ] (Lindsay C.); In re Crystal K. (1990) 226 Cal.App.3d 655, 661-662 [ 276 Cal.Rptr. 619 ] (Crystal K.).) But this is not a marital dissolution proceeding.

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Dennis H. v. Michael S.green
calctapp · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002The court held the ICWA was clearly applicable, inasmuch as it was clear the child was an Indian child and the termination of parental rights was at issue. ( 25 U.S.C. § 1912 (a).) The court held it was just as clear that “[t]he language of the Act makes but two exceptions: it does not apply to the custody provisions of a [dissolution] decree or to delinquency proceedings. ( 25 U.S.C. § 1903 (1).)” (Lindsay C., supra, 229 Cal.App.3d at p. 408.) Just because the two parents of the child opposed each other in the proceedings, did not mean the dissolution exception applied.

2002The court held the ICWA was clearly applicable, inasmuch as it was clear the child was an Indian child and the termination of parental rights was at issue. ( 25 U.S.C. § 1912 (a).) The court held it was just as clear that "[t]he language of the Act makes but two exceptions: it does not apply to the custody provisions of a [dissolution] decree or to delinquency proceedings. *61 ( 25 U.S.C. § 1903 (1).)" ( Lindsay C, supra, 229 Cal.App.3d at p. 408 , 280 Cal.Rptr. 194 .) Just because the two parents of the child opposed each other in the proceedings, did not mean the dissolution exception applie

12
Persons Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. San Bernardino Cnty. Children v. B.F. (In re J.F.)green
calctapp5d · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Sabahat asks us to construe the notice of appeal liberally, asserting “it was reasonably clear” she intended to appeal from the March 2024 alternative decree. “‘[N]otices of appeal are to be liberally construed so as to protect the right of appeal if it is reasonably clear what appellant was trying to appeal from, and where the respondent could not possibly have been misled or prejudiced.’” (Verceles v. Los Angeles Unified School Dist. (2021) 63 Cal.App.5th 776 , 783; accord, Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.100(a)(2).) “But there are limits to our ability to liberally construe a notice of appeal.

11
Mycogen Corp. v. Monsanto Co.green
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Rather, claim preclusion “‘gives conclusive effect to a former judgment only when the former judgment was in a different action; an earlier ruling in the same action cannot be res judicata . . . .’” (Phillips v. Sprint PCS (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 758, 770 ; see also DKN Holdings, supra, 61 Cal 4th at p. 828 [“claim preclusion bars the second action”]; Clark v. Lesher (1956) 46 Cal.2d 874, 880 [claim preclusion “operates as a bar to the maintenance of a second suit between the same parties on the same cause of action”]; Mycogen, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 897 [“all claims based on the same cause of

2024Rather, claim preclusion “‘gives conclusive effect to a former judgment only when the former judgment was in a different action; an earlier ruling in the same action cannot be res judicata . . . .’” (Phillips v. Sprint PCS (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 758, 770 ; see also DKN Holdings, supra, 61 Cal 4th at p. 828 [“claim preclusion bars the second action”]; Clark v. Lesher (1956) 46 Cal.2d 874, 880 [claim preclusion “operates as a bar to the maintenance of a second suit between the same parties on the same cause of action”]; Mycogen, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 897 [“all claims based on the same cause of

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Clark v. Leshergreen
cal · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Rather, claim preclusion “‘gives conclusive effect to a former judgment only when the former judgment was in a different action; an earlier ruling in the same action cannot be res judicata . . . .’” (Phillips v. Sprint PCS (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 758, 770 ; see also DKN Holdings, supra, 61 Cal 4th at p. 828 [“claim preclusion bars the second action”]; Clark v. Lesher (1956) 46 Cal.2d 874, 880 [claim preclusion “operates as a bar to the maintenance of a second suit between the same parties on the same cause of action”]; Mycogen, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 897 [“all claims based on the same cause of

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DKN Holdings LLC v. Faerbergreen
cal · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Rather, claim preclusion “‘gives conclusive effect to a former judgment only when the former judgment was in a different action; an earlier ruling in the same action cannot be res judicata . . . .’” (Phillips v. Sprint PCS (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 758, 770 ; see also DKN Holdings, supra, 61 Cal 4th at p. 828 [“claim preclusion bars the second action”]; Clark v. Lesher (1956) 46 Cal.2d 874, 880 [claim preclusion “operates as a bar to the maintenance of a second suit between the same parties on the same cause of action”]; Mycogen, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 897 [“all claims based on the same cause of

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Kennedy v. Kennedygreen
calctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019A request for buyout under section 15908.02 does not constitute a cause of action independent from a judicial dissolution action.” (Panakosta, supra, 199 Cal.App.4th at p. 634 ; see Kennedy v. Kennedy (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 1474 , 1485–1488 [applying same rule to § 17707.03 claim].) Boschetti also noted at oral argument the practical advantages of allowing a single California court to dissolve both the general partnership and all the LLC’s and LP’s that it owns. 6 However, we need not decide whether a California court has jurisdiction to dissolve the foreign entities because we conclude that,

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Woods v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Ibid.) The appellate court noted that “case law forbids dual representation in a derivative suit alleging fraud by the principals, because the principals and the organization have adverse, conflicting interests.” (Gong, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 215 .) The court also observed that, although the plaintiff had not filed a derivative action, he had alleged that the corporation suffered damages as a result of the majority shareholder’s “personal use of corporate funds, and the dissolution claim threatens [the corporation’s] corporate existence.” (Id. at p. 216.) The court held that the minorit

2015(Ibid.) The appellate court noted that “case law forbids dual representation in a derivative suit alleging fraud by the principals, because the principals and the organization have adverse, conflicting interests.” (Gong, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 215 .) The court also observed that, although the plaintiff had not filed a derivative action, he had alleged that the corporation suffered damages as a result of the majority shareholder’s “personal use of corporate funds, and the dissolution claim threatens [the corporation’s] corporate existence.” (Id. at p. 216.) The court held that the minorit

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King v. Central Bankgreen
cal · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980(King v. Central Bank (1977) 18 Cal.3d 840, 843 [ 135 Cal.Rptr. 771 , 558 P.2d 857 ].) Generally, it is an abuse of discretion to sustain a demurrer without leave to amend if there is a reasonable possibility that the defect can be cured by amendment.

1980(King v. Central Bank (1977) 18 Cal.3d 840, 843 [ 135 Cal.Rptr. 771 , 558 P.2d 857 ].) Generally, it is an abuse of discretion to sustain a demurrer without leave to amend if there is a reasonable possibility that the defect can be cured by amendment.

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Avina v. Spurlockgreen
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Gong v. RFG Oil, Inc. green
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2015We, nonetheless, find it persuasive. 9 Gong also mentioned in passing the fact that “the dissolution claim threatens [the corporation’s] existence.” (Gong, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 216 .) As we explained above, however, this does not necessarily create a conflict. 10 Coldren filed two motions to dismiss the appeal.

2015(Gong, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 216 .) “Although [the plaintiff] has not yet filed a derivative claim seeking damages on behalf of the corporation (which [the defendants] admit would require [the firm’s] disqualification), [the plaintiff’s] complaint alleges damage to [the corporation] through [the defendant shareholder’s] personal use of corporate funds, and the dissolution claim threatens its corporate existence.” (Ibid.) Second, the corporation had filed a cross-complaint against the plaintiff for, among other things, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.

42013–2015
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2019Co. v. Superior Court (2003) 114 Cal.App.4th 434 , 442, 8 Cal.Rptr.3d 56 .) As stated in the Restatement Second of Conflict of Laws: "The local law of the state of incorporation will be applied to determine the right of a shareholder to participate in the administration of the affairs of the corporation, in the division of profits and in the distribution of assets on dissolution and his rights on the issuance of new shares, except in the unusual case where, with respect to the particular issue, some other state has a more significant relationship under the principles stated in § 6 to the share

2019Co. v. Superior Court (2003) 114 Cal.App.4th 434 , 442, 8 Cal.Rptr.3d 56 .) As stated in the Restatement Second of Conflict of Laws: "The local law of the state of incorporation will be applied to determine the right of a shareholder to participate in the administration of the affairs of the corporation, in the division of profits and in the distribution of assets on dissolution and his rights on the issuance of new shares, except in the unusual case where, with respect to the particular issue, some other state has a more significant relationship under the principles stated in § 6 to the share

22019–2019
Dickson v. Rehmke green
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2026(See Dickson, supra, 164 Cal.App.4th at p. 476 ; id. at p. 479 (conc. opn. of Blease, Acting P. J.).) That an order or “judgment will follow the alternative decree upon a tender does not mean the party making or accepting the tender who is dissatisfied 6 with the valuation may await its entry to appeal that issue.” (Dickson, supra, 164 Cal.App.4th at p. 476 .) We view the June 2024 order, following the March 2024 alternative decree, as addressing the underlying dissolution claim “for the purpose of terminating that proceeding through denying the requested relief.” (Ibid.) This subsequent June

2026(See Dickson, supra, 164 Cal.App.4th at p. 476 ; id. at p. 479 (conc. opn. of Blease, Acting P. J.).) That an order or “judgment will follow the alternative decree upon a tender does not mean the party making or accepting the tender who is dissatisfied 6 with the valuation may await its entry to appeal that issue.” (Dickson, supra, 164 Cal.App.4th at p. 476 .) We view the June 2024 order, following the March 2024 alternative decree, as addressing the underlying dissolution claim “for the purpose of terminating that proceeding through denying the requested relief.” (Ibid.) This subsequent June

12026–2026
Navellier v. Sletten green
cal · 2002
1 sentence

2025(Park, supra, 2 Cal.5th at p. 1060 .) Put another way, “but for” the Meadses’ claim for judicial dissolution, there would be no basis for the cross-complaint, and the cross-complaint “therefore falls squarely within the ambit of the anti-SLAPP statute’s ‘arising from’ prong.” (Navellier, supra, 29 Cal.4th at p. 90 .) B.

12025–2025
Park v. Bd. of Trs. of the Cal. State Univ. green
cal · 2017
1 sentence

2025(Park, supra, 2 Cal.5th at p. 1060 .) Put another way, “but for” the Meadses’ claim for judicial dissolution, there would be no basis for the cross-complaint, and the cross-complaint “therefore falls squarely within the ambit of the anti-SLAPP statute’s ‘arising from’ prong.” (Navellier, supra, 29 Cal.4th at p. 90 .) B.

12025–2025
Campbell v. Security Pacific National Bank green
calctapp · 1976
1 sentence

2024Campbell v. Security Pacific National Bank (1976) 62 Cal.App.3d 379 is the only authority defendants cite for the proposition that dismissal of some claims can have preclusive effect on other claims in the same suit.

12024–2024
Villacres v. Abm Industries Inc. green
calctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2024(Villacres v. ABM Industries Inc. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 562, 575 ; ECC Construction, Inc. v. Oak Park Calabasas Homeowners Assn. (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th 994, 1002 .) The dismissal of the dissolution claim did not do that—it disposed of only one claim.

12024–2024
ECC Construction Inc. v. Oak Park Calabasas Homeowners Ass'n green
calctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2024(Villacres v. ABM Industries Inc. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 562, 575 ; ECC Construction, Inc. v. Oak Park Calabasas Homeowners Assn. (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th 994, 1002 .) The dismissal of the dissolution claim did not do that—it disposed of only one claim.

12024–2024
Phillips v. Sprint PCS green
calctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2024Rather, claim preclusion “‘gives conclusive effect to a former judgment only when the former judgment was in a different action; an earlier ruling in the same action cannot be res judicata . . . .’” (Phillips v. Sprint PCS (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 758, 770 ; see also DKN Holdings, supra, 61 Cal 4th at p. 828 [“claim preclusion bars the second action”]; Clark v. Lesher (1956) 46 Cal.2d 874, 880 [claim preclusion “operates as a bar to the maintenance of a second suit between the same parties on the same cause of action”]; Mycogen, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 897 [“all claims based on the same cause of

12024–2024
Park v. Park green
cal · 1980
1 sentence

2020(Park, supra, 27 Cal.3d at p. 340 .) During the dissolution hearing, the husband did not tell the court that his wife had been deported and instead suggested that she had voluntarily departed.

12020–2020
Panakosta Partners v. Hammer Lane Management green
calctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2019A request for buyout under section 15908.02 does not constitute a cause of action independent from a judicial dissolution action.” (Panakosta, supra, 199 Cal.App.4th at p. 634 ; see Kennedy v. Kennedy (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 1474 , 1485–1488 [applying same rule to § 17707.03 claim].) Boschetti also noted at oral argument the practical advantages of allowing a single California court to dissolve both the general partnership and all the LLC’s and LP’s that it owns. 6 However, we need not decide whether a California court has jurisdiction to dissolve the foreign entities because we conclude that,

12019–2019
Bistawros v. Greenberg green
calctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2013(Bianco v. California Highway Patrol (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1113, 1125-1126 ; Bistawros v. Greenberg (1987) 189 Cal.App.3d 189, 192-193 .) To the extent plaintiffs’ contentions instead go to whether the Doughertys improperly precluded them from withdrawing from the partnership, that was not the basis of plaintiffs’ dissolution claim.

12013–2013
Bianco v. California Highway Patrol green
calctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2013(Bianco v. California Highway Patrol (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1113, 1125-1126 ; Bistawros v. Greenberg (1987) 189 Cal.App.3d 189, 192-193 .) To the extent plaintiffs’ contentions instead go to whether the Doughertys improperly precluded them from withdrawing from the partnership, that was not the basis of plaintiffs’ dissolution claim.

12013–2013
Cubalevic v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1966
1 sentence

2011(Ibid.) Go does not contradict Cubalevic’s and Ovadia’s holdings that disissal of a cause of action for dissolution leaves the trial court without jurisdiction to allow a buyout when the authorizing statute allows buyout as an alternative to dissolution. ( Go, supra, 179 Cal.App.4th 522 ; Cubalevic, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 557 ; Ovadia, supra, 24 Cal.App.4th 1100 .) Panakosta’s focus on the trial court’s obligation to issue an alternative decree when presented with a proper motion for buyout ignores the lack of a condition precedent in this case, namely, a pending cause of action for judicial di

12011–2011
Go v. Pacific Health Services, Inc. green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2011(Ibid.) Go does not contradict Cubalevic’s and Ovadia’s holdings that disissal of a cause of action for dissolution leaves the trial court without jurisdiction to allow a buyout when the authorizing statute allows buyout as an alternative to dissolution. ( Go, supra, 179 Cal.App.4th 522 ; Cubalevic, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 557 ; Ovadia, supra, 24 Cal.App.4th 1100 .) Panakosta’s focus on the trial court’s obligation to issue an alternative decree when presented with a proper motion for buyout ignores the lack of a condition precedent in this case, namely, a pending cause of action for judicial di

12011–2011
Ovadia v. Abdullah green
calctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2011(Ibid.) Go does not contradict Cubalevic’s and Ovadia’s holdings that disissal of a cause of action for dissolution leaves the trial court without jurisdiction to allow a buyout when the authorizing statute allows buyout as an alternative to dissolution. ( Go, supra, 179 Cal.App.4th 522 ; Cubalevic, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 557 ; Ovadia, supra, 24 Cal.App.4th 1100 .) Panakosta’s focus on the trial court’s obligation to issue an alternative decree when presented with a proper motion for buyout ignores the lack of a condition precedent in this case, namely, a pending cause of action for judicial di

12011–2011
In Re Marriage of Fink green
calctapp · 1976
1 sentence

1988In In re Marriage of Fink, supra, 54 Cal.App.3d 357 , the husband’s declaration stated “that reconciliation was not possible, that the dissolution hearing would be brief, and that the other issues (ascertainment and division of community property, spousal support and attorney fees) would require a long trial preceded by extensive discov *789 ery.” (Id., at pp. 359-360.) And in In re Marriage of Lusk, supra, 86 Cal.App.3d 228 , the husband’s declaration “averred that he had no intention of reconciling with wife, that he believed it was in the best interest of all parties that the marriage be di

11988–1988
In Re Marriage of Lusk green
calctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1988In In re Marriage of Fink, supra, 54 Cal.App.3d 357 , the husband’s declaration stated “that reconciliation was not possible, that the dissolution hearing would be brief, and that the other issues (ascertainment and division of community property, spousal support and attorney fees) would require a long trial preceded by extensive discov *789 ery.” (Id., at pp. 359-360.) And in In re Marriage of Lusk, supra, 86 Cal.App.3d 228 , the husband’s declaration “averred that he had no intention of reconciling with wife, that he believed it was in the best interest of all parties that the marriage be di

11988–1988
In Re Marriage of Richmond green
calctapp · 1980
2 sentences

1983(See In re Marriage of Epstein (1979) 24 Cal.3d 76 [ 154 Cal.Rptr. 413 , 592 P.2d 1165 ]; In re Marriage of Richmond (1980) 105 Cal.App.3d 352 [ 164 Cal.Rptr. 381 ].) A reading of the Santa Clara Superior Court guidelines for spousal support does not disclose whether they are utilized only for temporary orders, or whether they are also used for the fixing of so-called “permanent” spousal support.

1983(See In re Marriage of Epstein (1979) 24 Cal.3d 76 [ 154 Cal.Rptr. 413 , 592 P.2d 1165 ]; In re Marriage of Richmond (1980) 105 Cal.App.3d 352 [ 164 Cal.Rptr. 381 ].) A reading of the Santa Clara Superior Court guidelines for spousal support does not disclose whether they are utilized only for temporary orders, or whether they are also used for the fixing of so-called “permanent” spousal support.

11983–1983
In Re Marriage of Epstein red
cal · 1979
2 sentences

1983(See In re Marriage of Epstein (1979) 24 Cal.3d 76 [ 154 Cal.Rptr. 413 , 592 P.2d 1165 ]; In re Marriage of Richmond (1980) 105 Cal.App.3d 352 [ 164 Cal.Rptr. 381 ].) A reading of the Santa Clara Superior Court guidelines for spousal support does not disclose whether they are utilized only for temporary orders, or whether they are also used for the fixing of so-called “permanent” spousal support.

1983(See In re Marriage of Epstein (1979) 24 Cal.3d 76 [ 154 Cal.Rptr. 413 , 592 P.2d 1165 ]; In re Marriage of Richmond (1980) 105 Cal.App.3d 352 [ 164 Cal.Rptr. 381 ].) A reading of the Santa Clara Superior Court guidelines for spousal support does not disclose whether they are utilized only for temporary orders, or whether they are also used for the fixing of so-called “permanent” spousal support.

11983–1983
Kulchar v. Kulchar green
cal · 1969
1 sentence

1979In Kulchar v. Kulchar, supra, 1 Cal.3d 467, 473 , the court explained the difference thusly: “Whether the case involves intrinsic or extrinsic fraud or mistake is not determined abstractly. ‘It is necessary to examine the facts in the light of the policy that a party who failed to assemble all his evidence at the trial should not be privileged to relitigate a case, as well as the policy permitting a party to seek relief from a judgment entered in a proceeding in which he was deprived of a fair opportunity fully to present his case.’ (Jorgensen v. Jorgensen, supra, 32 Cal.2d 13 atp. 19.)” Vince

11979–1979
Jorgensen v. Jorgensen green
cal · 1948
11979–1979
Webber v. Webber green
cal · 1948
11973–1973

Where else courts name it

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