equally well-established principle in California

19 California opinions name it 2 courts 1923–2024 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 (26)

Case	Followed	Cited
Melendrez v. D & I INVESTMENT, INC.green calctapp · 2005 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2022 2 sentences 2020LBS timely appealed. 12 DISCUSSION A. Governing Law of Notice “It is ‘black-letter law’ that a bona fide purchaser for value who acquires his or her interest in real property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez) [“‘“The elements of bona fide purchase are payment of value, in good faith, and without actual or constructive notice of another’s rig 2020Legal Principles It is black-letter law that a bona fide purchaser for value4 who acquires his or her interest in property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property “takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez).) Conversely, “it is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of . . . property acquires the property subject to prior interests of which he or she has actual or	2	4
Hochstein v. Romerogreen calctapp · 1990 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2024 2 sentences 2024(Hochstein v. Romero (1990) 219 Cal.App.3d 447, 452 .) However, “California courts have consistently reasoned that the conclusive imputation of notice of recorded documents depends upon proper indexing[10] because a 10 Recorded documents are indexed into various categories based on the type of document and parties involved. 2020LBS timely appealed. 12 DISCUSSION A. Governing Law of Notice “It is ‘black-letter law’ that a bona fide purchaser for value who acquires his or her interest in real property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez) [“‘“The elements of bona fide purchase are payment of value, in good faith, and without actual or constructive notice of another’s rig	2	3
Gregg v. Cloneygreen calctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2020 2 sentences 2020LBS timely appealed. 12 DISCUSSION A. Governing Law of Notice “It is ‘black-letter law’ that a bona fide purchaser for value who acquires his or her interest in real property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez) [“‘“The elements of bona fide purchase are payment of value, in good faith, and without actual or constructive notice of another’s rig 2020Legal Principles It is black-letter law that a bona fide purchaser for value4 who acquires his or her interest in property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property “takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez).) Conversely, “it is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of . . . property acquires the property subject to prior interests of which he or she has actual or	2	3
Claremont Terrace Homeowners' Ass'n v. United Statesgreen calctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020Legal Principles It is black-letter law that a bona fide purchaser for value4 who acquires his or her interest in property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property “takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez).) Conversely, “it is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of . . . property acquires the property subject to prior interests of which he or she has actual or	1	1
Utley v. Smithgreen calctapp · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020Legal Principles It is black-letter law that a bona fide purchaser for value4 who acquires his or her interest in property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property “takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez).) Conversely, “it is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of . . . property acquires the property subject to prior interests of which he or she has actual or 2020Legal Principles It is black-letter law that a bona fide purchaser for value4 who acquires his or her interest in property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property “takes the property free of such unknown interests.” (In re Marriage of Cloney (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 429, 437 (Cloney); accord, Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1251 (Melendrez).) Conversely, “it is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of . . . property acquires the property subject to prior interests of which he or she has actual or	1	1
Stout v. Gillgreen calctapp · 1930 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 1 sentence 2001(Stout v. Gill (1930) 110 Cal.App. 445, 449 [ 294 P. 446 ]; Hochstein v. Romero (1990) 219 Cal.App.3d 447, 451-452 [ 268 Cal.Rptr. 202 ]; 5 Miller & Starr, Cal. Real Estate, supra, Recording and Priorities, §§ 11:49 to 11:51, pp. 129-138.) Every duly recorded conveyance of real property, or recorded judgment affecting title to or possession of real property, is constructive notice of the contents thereof to subsequent purchasers and mortgagees from the time of recordation.	1	1
Hurtado v. Superior Courtgreen cal · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984 2 sentences 1984(See Hurtado v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 574, 579 [ 114 Cal.Rptr. 106 , 522 P.2d 666 ].) But there is an equally well established exception to the cited rule in that the writ will lie if the discretion of the 452 officer or board can be exercised in only one way. 1984(See Hurtado v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 574, 579 [ 114 Cal.Rptr. 106 , 522 P.2d 666 ].) But there is an equally well established exception to the cited rule in that the writ will lie if the discretion of the 452 officer or board can be exercised in only one way.	1	1
HENDERSON BRIDGE COMPANY v. Henderson Citygreen scotus · 1899 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Disconto Gesellschaft v. Umbreitgreen scotus · 1908 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Sunderland v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1924 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Clark v. Williardgreen scotus · 1934 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981	1	1
Clark v. Williardgreen scotus · 1935 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Barber v. Barbergreen cal · 1958 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Thome v. MacKengreen calctapp · 1943 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Losson v. Blodgettgreen calctapp · 1934 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Redwood Investment Co. v. Exleygreen calctapp · 1923 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Lackmann v. Supreme Council of Order of Chosen Friendsgreen · 1904 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981	1	1
Patmore v. MacKeckniegreen calctapp · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1
Case v. Kirkwoodgreen calctapp · 1931 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964	1	1
People v. Corrigangreen cal · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1962–1962	1	1
Estate of Swendsengreen calctapp · 1941 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1951–1951	1	1
Estate of Burnsgreen calctapp · 1938 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1944–1944	1	1
People v. Burkhartgreen cal · 1931 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1940–1940	1	1
Miller & Lux, Inc. v. Sacramento & San Joaquin Drainage Dist.green · 1920 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1923–1923	1	1
Larsen v. City & County of San Franciscogreen · 1920 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1923–1923	1	1
Hadley v. Daguegreen cal · 1900 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1923–1923	1	1

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Also cited on this issue (25)

Case	Cited	Years
Efund Capital Partners v. Pless green calctapp · 2007 1 sentence 2024(Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 971-972 .) Our strong policy favoring arbitrability has resulted in the general rule that arbitration should be 5 required “‘“unless it can be said with assurance that an arbitration clause is not susceptible to an interpretation covering the asserted dispute. . . .”’” (EFund Capital Partners v. Pless (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 1311, 1321 .) However, an equally well- established rule of construction provides that “where, as here, the written agreement has been prepared entirely by the employer . . . any ambiguities must be construed	1	2024–2024
Caira v. Offner green calctapp · 2005 1 sentence 2024(Caira v. Offner, supra, 126 Cal.App.4th at p. 24 .) “An action to quiet title is akin to an action for declaratory relief in that the plaintiff seeks a judgment declaring his rights in relation to a piece of property.” (Ibid.) “ ‘It is “black-letter law” that a bona fide purchaser for value who acquires his or her interest in real property without knowledge or notice of another’s prior rights or interest in the property takes the property free of such unknown interests.’ [Citations.] Conversely, ‘it is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of real property acquires t	1	2024–2024
Sandquist v. Lebo Automotive, Inc. green cal · 2016 1 sentence 2024(Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 971-972 .) Our strong policy favoring arbitrability has resulted in the general rule that arbitration should be 5 required “‘“unless it can be said with assurance that an arbitration clause is not susceptible to an interpretation covering the asserted dispute. . . .”’” (EFund Capital Partners v. Pless (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 1311, 1321 .) However, an equally well- established rule of construction provides that “where, as here, the written agreement has been prepared entirely by the employer . . . any ambiguities must be construed	1	2024–2024
Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. green cal · 1997 1 sentence 2024(Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 971-972 .) Our strong policy favoring arbitrability has resulted in the general rule that arbitration should be 5 required “‘“unless it can be said with assurance that an arbitration clause is not susceptible to an interpretation covering the asserted dispute. . . .”’” (EFund Capital Partners v. Pless (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 1311, 1321 .) However, an equally well- established rule of construction provides that “where, as here, the written agreement has been prepared entirely by the employer . . . any ambiguities must be construed	1	2024–2024
Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela green scotus · 2019 1 sentence 2024(Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 971-972 .) Our strong policy favoring arbitrability has resulted in the general rule that arbitration should be 5 required “‘“unless it can be said with assurance that an arbitration clause is not susceptible to an interpretation covering the asserted dispute. . . .”’” (EFund Capital Partners v. Pless (2007) 150 Cal.App.4th 1311, 1321 .) However, an equally well- established rule of construction provides that “where, as here, the written agreement has been prepared entirely by the employer . . . any ambiguities must be construed	1	2024–2024
Fallon v. Triangle Management Services, Inc. green calctapp · 1985 1 sentence 2016(Schiavon v. Arnaudo Brothers, supra, 84 Cal.App.4th at p. 378 ; Fallon v. Triangle Management Services, Inc., supra, 169 Cal.App.3d at p. 1106 .) It is a well- established principle of law that “‘a bona fide purchaser is not chargeable with the fraud of his predecessors and takes a title purged of any anterior fraud affecting it and free from any equities existing between the original parties. [Citations.]’” (Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1256-1257 .) “[I]t is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of real property acquires the prope	1	2016–2016
Dyer v. Martinez green calctapp · 2007 1 sentence 2016(Schiavon v. Arnaudo Brothers, supra, 84 Cal.App.4th at p. 378 ; Fallon v. Triangle Management Services, Inc., supra, 169 Cal.App.3d at p. 1106 .) It is a well- established principle of law that “‘a bona fide purchaser is not chargeable with the fraud of his predecessors and takes a title purged of any anterior fraud affecting it and free from any equities existing between the original parties. [Citations.]’” (Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1256-1257 .) “[I]t is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of real property acquires the prope	1	2016–2016
Schiavon v. Arnaudo Brothers green calctapp · 2000 1 sentence 2016(Schiavon v. Arnaudo Brothers, supra, 84 Cal.App.4th at p. 378 ; Fallon v. Triangle Management Services, Inc., supra, 169 Cal.App.3d at p. 1106 .) It is a well- established principle of law that “‘a bona fide purchaser is not chargeable with the fraud of his predecessors and takes a title purged of any anterior fraud affecting it and free from any equities existing between the original parties. [Citations.]’” (Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1256-1257 .) “[I]t is an equally well-established principle of law that any purchaser of real property acquires the prope	1	2016–2016
People v. Eid green calctapp · 1994 1 sentence 2014(People v. Eid (1994) 31 Cal.App.4th 114, 126 .) But the Attorney General ignores an equally well-established principle.	1	2014–2014
Miller v. Elite Insurance green calctapp · 1980 2 sentences 2001Co., supra, 100 Cal. App.3d at p. 755 , 161 Cal.Rptr. 322 , citing Insurance Co. of North America v. Atlantic National Ins. 2001Co., supra, 100 Cal. App.3d at p. 755 , 161 Cal.Rptr. 322 , citing Insurance Co. of North America v. Atlantic National Ins.	1	2001–2001
Insurance Company of North America v. Atlantic National Insurance Company and Peter H. Ros green ca4 · 1964 1 sentence 2001Co. (4th Cir.1964) 329 F.2d 769, 775 .) However, an equally well-established exception to this general rule applies where the insurer, although aware of a ground of noncoverage, defends an action against its insured without reserving its right to disclaim liability. ( Miller v. Elite his.	1	2001–2001
Fisher v. Superior Court green calctapp · 1930 1 sentence 2001(Stout v. Gill (1930) 110 Cal.App. 445, 449 [ 294 P. 446 ]; Hochstein v. Romero (1990) 219 Cal.App.3d 447, 451-452 [ 268 Cal.Rptr. 202 ]; 5 Miller & Starr, Cal. Real Estate, supra, Recording and Priorities, §§ 11:49 to 11:51, pp. 129-138.) Every duly recorded conveyance of real property, or recorded judgment affecting title to or possession of real property, is constructive notice of the contents thereof to subsequent purchasers and mortgagees from the time of recordation.	1	2001–2001
Security Trust Co. v. Dodd, Mead & Co. green scotus · 1899 1 sentence 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1981–1981
Veigh Cummings v. Larry R. Bullock green ca9 · 1966 1 sentence 1981It is a universal rule “that realty is exclusively subject to the lex loci rei sitae—to the law of the state within which it is situated.” (Estate of Patmore (1956) 141 Cal.App.2d 416, 419 [ 296 P.2d 863 ]; and see Sunderland v. United States (1924) 266 U.S. 226, 232-233 [ 69 L.Ed. 259, 260-261 , 45 S.Ct. 64 ]; Barber v. Barber (1958) 51 Cal.2d 244, 247 [ 331 P.2d 628 ]; Cummings v. Bullock (9th Cir. 1966) 367 F.2d 182, 183 ; Losson v. Blodgett (1934) 1 Cal.App.2d 13, 17-18 [ 36 P.2d 147 ].) “[N]o other laws or courts can affect it by an attempt to create, transfer, or vest title thereto.” (Re	1	1981–1981
Woodley v. Woodley green calctapp · 1941	1	1964–1964
Housing Authority of City v. Forbes neutral calctapp · 1941	1	1964–1964
Wood v. Emig green calctapp · 1943	1	1964–1964
Rogers v. Cady green cal · 1894	1	1964–1964
People v. Rigney green cal · 1961	1	1962–1962
In Re Weisberg green cal · 1932	1	1937–1937
Wells v. Dias green calctapp · 1922	1	1933–1933
Duncan v. Ramish green cal · 1904	1	1923–1923
Houck v. Little River Drainage District green scotus · 1915	1	1923–1923
Ross v. Barber Asphalt Paving Co. neutral cal · 1910	1	1923–1923
Nickley v. Stearns Ranchos Co. green · 1899	1	1923–1923

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