19 California opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2024 6 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.
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McCarthy v. City of Manhattan Beachgreen2 sentences1976If the conditions justify the enactment of the ordinance, the motives prompting its enactment are of no consequence.’ ” (McCarthy v. City of Manhattan Beach, 41 Cal.2d 879, 894 [ 264 P.2d 932 ].) “[T]he validity of a legislative act does not depend on the subjective motivation of its draftsmen but rests instead on the objective effect of the legislative terms.” (County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court, 13 Cal.3d 721, 727 [ 119 Cal.Rptr. 631 , 532 P.2d 495 ].) Of course, we recognize that where property is restrictively zoned and actually used for public purposes a compensable taking may occur. 1976If the conditions justify the enactment of the ordinance, the motives prompting its enactment are of no consequence.’ ” (McCarthy v. City of Manhattan Beach, 41 Cal.2d 879, 894 [ 264 P.2d 932 ].) “[T]he validity of a legislative act does not depend on the subjective motivation of its draftsmen but rests instead on the objective effect of the legislative terms.” (County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court, 13 Cal.3d 721, 727 [ 119 Cal.Rptr. 631 , 532 P.2d 495 ].) Of course, we recognize that where property is restrictively zoned and actually used for public purposes a compensable taking may occur. | 2 | 2 |
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences1976If the conditions justify the enactment of the ordinance, the motives prompting its enactment are of no consequence.’ ” (McCarthy v. City of Manhattan Beach, 41 Cal.2d 879, 894 [ 264 P.2d 932 ].) “[T]he validity of a legislative act does not depend on the subjective motivation of its draftsmen but rests instead on the objective effect of the legislative terms.” (County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court, 13 Cal.3d 721, 727 [ 119 Cal.Rptr. 631 , 532 P.2d 495 ].) Of course, we recognize that where property is restrictively zoned and actually used for public purposes a compensable taking may occur. 1976If the conditions justify the enactment of the ordinance, the motives prompting its enactment are of no consequence.’ ” (McCarthy v. City of Manhattan Beach, 41 Cal.2d 879, 894 [ 264 P.2d 932 ].) “[T]he validity of a legislative act does not depend on the subjective motivation of its draftsmen but rests instead on the objective effect of the legislative terms.” (County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court, 13 Cal.3d 721, 727 [ 119 Cal.Rptr. 631 , 532 P.2d 495 ].) Of course, we recognize that where property is restrictively zoned and actually used for public purposes a compensable taking may occur. | 2 | 2 |
HFH, LTD. v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences1976Moreover, with the notable exception of precondemnation activities intended to freeze or lower the value of the property (HFH, Ltd., supra, 15 Cal.3d at p. 517, fn. 14 ), 4 the general rule is that “ ‘the purpose or motive of the city officials in passing an ordinance is irrelevant to any inquiry concerning the reasonableness of the ordinance. ... 1976Appellants rather seek inverse condemnation damages on the theory that the ordinance is part of a county policy to "acquire" open space through zoning, at no cost to the county. (3) Moreover, with the notable exception of precondemnation activities intended to freeze or lower the value of the property ( HFH, Ltd., supra, 15 Cal.3d at p. 517, fn. 14 ), [4] the general rule is that "`the purpose *328 or motive of the city officials in passing an ordinance is irrelevant to any inquiry concerning the reasonableness of the ordinance.... | 2 | 2 |
Cassim v. Allstate Insurancegreen1 sentence2024Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 780, 806 (Cassim).) “In Brandt, [the California Supreme Court] established a notable exception to this rule for insurance bad faith cases. [It] explained that if an insurer fails to act fairly and in good faith when discharging its responsibilities concerning an insurance contract, such breach may result in tort liability for proximately caused damages.” (Ibid., italics added.) As Brandt explained, “[w]hen an insurer’s tortious conduct reasonably compels the insured to retain an attorney to obtain the benefits due under a policy, it follows that the insurer should be liab | 1 | 1 |
Carolyn Callahan v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmty.green1 sentence2024(Callahan v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmtys., Inc. (9th Cir. 2022) 42 F.4th 1013, 1020-1021 (Callahan); Prete v. Bradbury (9th Cir. 2006) 438 F.3d 949 , 957 (Prete); Arakaki, supra, 324 F.3d at p. 1086.) When the parties share the same ultimate objective, mere differences in litigation strategy or legal 4 The most notable exception is when the proposed intervenor has an alternative forum or other means to protect its interest. | 1 | 1 |
Arakaki v. Cayetanogreen1 sentence2024(Callahan v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmtys., Inc. (9th Cir. 2022) 42 F.4th 1013, 1020-1021 (Callahan); Prete v. Bradbury (9th Cir. 2006) 438 F.3d 949 , 957 (Prete); Arakaki, supra, 324 F.3d at p. 1086.) When the parties share the same ultimate objective, mere differences in litigation strategy or legal 4 The most notable exception is when the proposed intervenor has an alternative forum or other means to protect its interest. | 1 | 1 |
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen1 sentence2008(See fn. 5, ante.) 8 Burger King stated in dicta: “We have previously noted that when commercial activities are ‘carried on in behalf of’ an out-of-state party those activities may sometimes be ascribed to the party, International Shoe Co. v. Washington, [supra,] 326 U.S. 310 , 320 . . . , at least where he is a ‘primary participant] ’ in the enterprise and has acted purposefully in directing those activities, Calder v. Jones, [supra,] 465 U.S., at p. 790 .” (Burger King, supra, 471 U.S. at p. 479, fn. 22 .) 9 The exercise of personal jurisdiction formerly depended on the defendant’s “presence | 1 | 1 |
Trope v. Katzgreen2 sentences2004California adheres to the American rule, "which provides that each party to a lawsuit must ordinarily pay his own attorney fees." ( Trope v. Katz (1995) 11 Cal.4th 274, 278 , 45 Cal.Rptr.2d 241 , 902 P.2d 259 .) The rule has been codified in Code of Civil Procedure section 1021: "Except as attorney's fees are specifically provided for by statute, the measure and mode of compensation of attorneys and counselors at law is left to the agreement, express or implied, of the parties. . . ." (See also id., § 1033.5, subd. (a)(10) ["The following items are allowable as costs under Section 1032: [¶] .. 2004California adheres to the American rule, "which provides that each party to a lawsuit must ordinarily pay his own attorney fees." ( Trope v. Katz (1995) 11 Cal.4th 274, 278 , 45 Cal.Rptr.2d 241 , 902 P.2d 259 .) The rule has been codified in Code of Civil Procedure section 1021: "Except as attorney's fees are specifically provided for by statute, the measure and mode of compensation of attorneys and counselors at law is left to the agreement, express or implied, of the parties. . . ." (See also id., § 1033.5, subd. (a)(10) ["The following items are allowable as costs under Section 1032: [¶] .. | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Eli F.green | 1 | 1 |
| Rodrigues v. Campbell Industriesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Anthony v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Burr v. Sherwin Williams Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Mexicali Rose v. Superior Courtgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Marriage of Carneygreen | 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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Ling v. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
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2 sentences2019Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (2016) 245 Cal.App.4th 1242 (Ling) is a notable exception. 2019Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (2016) 245 Cal.App.4th 1242 (Ling) is a notable exception. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Curiel
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1 sentence2024When the issue was actually litigated and necessarily decided in the former proceeding, the decision in the former proceeding is final and on the merits, and the parties are the same. ( Curiel, supra, 15 Cal.5th at pp. 451–452, citing Strong, supra, 13 Cal.5th at p. 716 .)3 3 A notable exception is the issue of reckless indifference in cases tried before the decisions in People v. Banks (2015) 61 Cal.4th 788 and 6 Defendants contend the intent to kill holding in Samaniego cannot have preclusive effect because instructions other than CALCRIM No. 702 allowed the jury to find imputed malice. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Murphy
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1 sentence2024A contrary conclusion would allow the trial court to render an appeal futile.” (Id. at p. 198.) Similar principles apply in many criminal appeals.8 (See People v. Murphy (1969) 70 Cal.2d 109, 116 .) In general, 8 The notable exception is, of course, the absence of any automatic stay of the execution of an order of probation or criminal judgment, other than in cases where a sentence of death has been imposed. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
McGhan Medical Corp. v. Superior Court
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1 sentence2024But if the material facts are certain or undisputed, the existence of a contract is a question for the court to decide.’ ” (HM DG, Inc. v. Amini (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 1100, 1109 .) Where the question before us “requires us to consider legal concepts in the mix of fact and law and to exercise judgment about the values that animate legal principles, then … the question should be classified as one of law and reviewed de novo.” (McGhan Medical Corp. v. Superior Court (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 804, 810 .) County largely accepts the trial court’s findings of fact—a notable exception being the finding t | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Strong
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2 sentences2024When the issue was actually litigated and necessarily decided in the former proceeding, the decision in the former proceeding is final and on the merits, and the parties are the same. ( Curiel, supra, 15 Cal.5th at pp. 451–452, citing Strong, supra, 13 Cal.5th at p. 716 .)3 3 A notable exception is the issue of reckless indifference in cases tried before the decisions in People v. Banks (2015) 61 Cal.4th 788 and 6 Defendants contend the intent to kill holding in Samaniego cannot have preclusive effect because instructions other than CALCRIM No. 702 allowed the jury to find imputed malice. 2024When the issue was actually litigated and necessarily decided in the former proceeding, the decision in the former proceeding is final and on the merits, and the parties are the same. ( Curiel, supra, 15 Cal.5th at pp. 451–452, citing Strong, supra, 13 Cal.5th at p. 716 .)3 3 A notable exception is the issue of reckless indifference in cases tried before the decisions in People v. Banks (2015) 61 Cal.4th 788 and 6 Defendants contend the intent to kill holding in Samaniego cannot have preclusive effect because instructions other than CALCRIM No. 702 allowed the jury to find imputed malice. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Prete v. Bradbury
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1 sentence2024(Callahan v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmtys., Inc. (9th Cir. 2022) 42 F.4th 1013, 1020-1021 (Callahan); Prete v. Bradbury (9th Cir. 2006) 438 F.3d 949 , 957 (Prete); Arakaki, supra, 324 F.3d at p. 1086.) When the parties share the same ultimate objective, mere differences in litigation strategy or legal 4 The most notable exception is when the proposed intervenor has an alternative forum or other means to protect its interest. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
HM DG, Inc. v. Amini and Beizai
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1 sentence2024But if the material facts are certain or undisputed, the existence of a contract is a question for the court to decide.’ ” (HM DG, Inc. v. Amini (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 1100, 1109 .) Where the question before us “requires us to consider legal concepts in the mix of fact and law and to exercise judgment about the values that animate legal principles, then … the question should be classified as one of law and reviewed de novo.” (McGhan Medical Corp. v. Superior Court (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 804, 810 .) County largely accepts the trial court’s findings of fact—a notable exception being the finding t | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Banks
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1 sentence2024When the issue was actually litigated and necessarily decided in the former proceeding, the decision in the former proceeding is final and on the merits, and the parties are the same. ( Curiel, supra, 15 Cal.5th at pp. 451–452, citing Strong, supra, 13 Cal.5th at p. 716 .)3 3 A notable exception is the issue of reckless indifference in cases tried before the decisions in People v. Banks (2015) 61 Cal.4th 788 and 6 Defendants contend the intent to kill holding in Samaniego cannot have preclusive effect because instructions other than CALCRIM No. 702 allowed the jury to find imputed malice. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Redd
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1 sentence2021(See, e.g., People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335 , 426–427; People v. Fuiava (2012) 53 Cal.4th 622, 727 ; People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 640–642 & fn. 20; People v. Redd (2010) 48 Cal.4th 691 , 730–731 & fn. 19; People v. Dykes (2009) 46 Cal.4th 731, 757 ; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 115 .) Nevertheless, in criminal appeals, there is a notable exception to these established tenets when a Wende or “no issue” brief has been filed. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Benavides
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1 sentence2021(See, e.g., People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335 , 426–427; People v. Fuiava (2012) 53 Cal.4th 622, 727 ; People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 640–642 & fn. 20; People v. Redd (2010) 48 Cal.4th 691 , 730–731 & fn. 19; People v. Dykes (2009) 46 Cal.4th 731, 757 ; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 115 .) Nevertheless, in criminal appeals, there is a notable exception to these established tenets when a Wende or “no issue” brief has been filed. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Wende
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1 sentence2021Following the filing of a Wende brief, an appellate court is required to independently review the record for error. ( Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d at pp. 441–442.) In this context, the reviewing court must don two hats—the one as a neutral arbiter, the other as an advocate looking for reversible error.7 Thus, as an appellate court tasked with Wende review, we cannot turn a blind eye to apparent errors discovered during our independent review of the record. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Fuiava
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1 sentence2021(See, e.g., People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335 , 426–427; People v. Fuiava (2012) 53 Cal.4th 622, 727 ; People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 640–642 & fn. 20; People v. Redd (2010) 48 Cal.4th 691 , 730–731 & fn. 19; People v. Dykes (2009) 46 Cal.4th 731, 757 ; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 115 .) Nevertheless, in criminal appeals, there is a notable exception to these established tenets when a Wende or “no issue” brief has been filed. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. McKinnon
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1 sentence2021(See, e.g., People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335 , 426–427; People v. Fuiava (2012) 53 Cal.4th 622, 727 ; People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 640–642 & fn. 20; People v. Redd (2010) 48 Cal.4th 691 , 730–731 & fn. 19; People v. Dykes (2009) 46 Cal.4th 731, 757 ; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 115 .) Nevertheless, in criminal appeals, there is a notable exception to these established tenets when a Wende or “no issue” brief has been filed. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Dykes
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1 sentence2021(See, e.g., People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335 , 426–427; People v. Fuiava (2012) 53 Cal.4th 622, 727 ; People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 640–642 & fn. 20; People v. Redd (2010) 48 Cal.4th 691 , 730–731 & fn. 19; People v. Dykes (2009) 46 Cal.4th 731, 757 ; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 115 .) Nevertheless, in criminal appeals, there is a notable exception to these established tenets when a Wende or “no issue” brief has been filed. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler
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1 sentence2021(See, e.g., People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335 , 426–427; People v. Fuiava (2012) 53 Cal.4th 622, 727 ; People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 640–642 & fn. 20; People v. Redd (2010) 48 Cal.4th 691 , 730–731 & fn. 19; People v. Dykes (2009) 46 Cal.4th 731, 757 ; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 115 .) Nevertheless, in criminal appeals, there is a notable exception to these established tenets when a Wende or “no issue” brief has been filed. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Herrera
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1 sentence2020To the extent Ayala did not have time resources to devote to locating A.T.’s whereabouts in Mexico, it is inexplicable why the prosecution 10 A notable exception was explained in Herrera where the witness had been deported to El Salvador, a country with no type of treaty or agreement to compel or facilitate a witness’s attendance at a trial in the United States. ( Herrera, supra, 49 Cal.4th. at pp. 628–629.) In that situation, even assuming the steps to locate the witness in El Salvador came too late, the search was deemed futile because there was no possible way to obtain his return to give t | 1 | 2020–2020 |
International Shoe Co. v. Washington
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1 sentence2008(See fn. 5, ante.) 8 Burger King stated in dicta: “We have previously noted that when commercial activities are ‘carried on in behalf of’ an out-of-state party those activities may sometimes be ascribed to the party, International Shoe Co. v. Washington, [supra,] 326 U.S. 310 , 320 . . . , at least where he is a ‘primary participant] ’ in the enterprise and has acted purposefully in directing those activities, Calder v. Jones, [supra,] 465 U.S., at p. 790 .” (Burger King, supra, 471 U.S. at p. 479, fn. 22 .) 9 The exercise of personal jurisdiction formerly depended on the defendant’s “presence | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Calder v. Jones
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1 sentence2008(See fn. 5, ante.) 8 Burger King stated in dicta: “We have previously noted that when commercial activities are ‘carried on in behalf of’ an out-of-state party those activities may sometimes be ascribed to the party, International Shoe Co. v. Washington, [supra,] 326 U.S. 310 , 320 . . . , at least where he is a ‘primary participant] ’ in the enterprise and has acted purposefully in directing those activities, Calder v. Jones, [supra,] 465 U.S., at p. 790 .” (Burger King, supra, 471 U.S. at p. 479, fn. 22 .) 9 The exercise of personal jurisdiction formerly depended on the defendant’s “presence | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Smith v. Governing Board of Elk Grove Unified School District
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2 sentences2006(See, e.g., Smith v. Governing Bd. of Elk Grove Unified School Dist. (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 563 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 1 ] (Elk Grove) [teacher with social science credential who taught special education classes that were not authorized by her credential was required to work under an emergency specialist permit].) 18 Section 44917 (see fn. 14, ante) contains the same provision, with the notable exception that a temporary teacher need not be reemployed the following year in a vacant position in order for the previous year’s service to be deemed probationary. 2006(See, e.g., Smith v. Governing Bd. of Elk Grove Unified School Dist. (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 563 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 1 ] (Elk Grove) [teacher with social science credential who taught special education classes that were not authorized by her credential was required to work under an emergency specialist permit].) 18 Section 44917 (see fn. 14, ante) contains the same provision, with the notable exception that a temporary teacher need not be reemployed the following year in a vacant position in order for the previous year’s service to be deemed probationary. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Louisiana Power & Light Company v. Dileo
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1 sentence2004P. Assn. (1954) 222 Miss. 260 [ 76 So.2d 212, 219 ]; Louisiana Power & Light Company v. Dileo (La.Ct.App. 1955) 79 So.2d 150, 154 .) 6 A notable exception is the seminal Montgomery case, which approved use of a public right-of-way for what appears to have been a private railway company without ever mentioning the company’s private status. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Montgomery v. Santa Ana Westminster Railway Co.
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1 sentence2004(Montgomery, supra, 104 Cal. at p. 187 .) Section 862, subdivision 13, of the Municipal Corporations Act of 1883, then in effect, authorized municipalities to permit railway service and lay tracks on public streets. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Berry v. Southern Pine Electric Power Ass'n
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2 sentences2004P. Assn. (1954) 222 Miss. 260 [ 76 So.2d 212, 219 ]; Louisiana Power & Light Company v. Dileo (La.Ct.App. 1955) 79 So.2d 150, 154 .) 6 A notable exception is the seminal Montgomery case, which approved use of a public right-of-way for what appears to have been a private railway company without ever mentioning the company’s private status. 2004P. Assn. (1954) 222 Miss. 260 [ 76 So.2d 212, 219 ]; Louisiana Power & Light Company v. Dileo (La.Ct.App. 1955) 79 So.2d 150, 154 .) 6 A notable exception is the seminal Montgomery case, which approved use of a public right-of-way for what appears to have been a private railway company without ever mentioning the company’s private status. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Sneed v. County of Riverside green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Klopping v. City of Whittier green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Peacock v. County of Sacramento green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
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.