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notable exception in California

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.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
McCarthy v. City of Manhattan Beachgreen
cal · 1953 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

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.

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.

22
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1975 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

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.

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.

22
HFH, LTD. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1975 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976Moreover, 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....

22
Cassim v. Allstate Insurancegreen
cal · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Co. (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

11
Carolyn Callahan v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmty.green
ca9 · 2022 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024(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.

11
Arakaki v. Cayetanogreen
ca9 · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024(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.

11
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008(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

11
Trope v. Katzgreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

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: [¶] ..

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: [¶] ..

11
In Re Eli F.green
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Rodrigues v. Campbell Industriesgreen
calctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Anthony v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.green
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Burr v. Sherwin Williams Co.green
cal · 1954 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Mexicali Rose v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
In Re Marriage of Carneygreen
cal · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Ling v. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. green
calctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2019Chang’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.

22019–2019
People v. Curiel green
cal · 2023
1 sentence

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.

12024–2024
People v. Murphy green
cal · 1969
1 sentence

2024A 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.

12024–2024
McGhan Medical Corp. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2024But 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

12024–2024
People v. Strong green
cal · 2022
2 sentences

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.

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.

12024–2024
Prete v. Bradbury green
ca9 · 2006
1 sentence

2024(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.

12024–2024
HM DG, Inc. v. Amini and Beizai green
calctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024But 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

12024–2024
People v. Banks green
cal · 2015
1 sentence

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.

12024–2024
People v. Redd green
cal · 2010
1 sentence

2021(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.

12021–2021
People v. Benavides green
cal · 2005
1 sentence

2021(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.

12021–2021
People v. Wende green
cal · 1979
1 sentence

2021Following 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.

12021–2021
People v. Fuiava green
cal · 2012
1 sentence

2021(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.

12021–2021
People v. McKinnon green
cal · 2011
1 sentence

2021(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.

12021–2021
People v. Dykes green
cal · 2009
1 sentence

2021(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.

12021–2021
People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler green
cal · 2014
1 sentence

2021(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.

12021–2021
People v. Herrera green
cal · 2010
1 sentence

2020To 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

12020–2020
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green
scotus · 1945
1 sentence

2008(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

12008–2008
Calder v. Jones green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2008(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

12008–2008
Smith v. Governing Board of Elk Grove Unified School District green
calctapp · 2004
2 sentences

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.

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.

12006–2006
Louisiana Power & Light Company v. Dileo green
lactapp · 1955
1 sentence

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.

12004–2004
Montgomery v. Santa Ana Westminster Railway Co. green
cal · 1894
1 sentence

2004(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.

12004–2004
Berry v. Southern Pine Electric Power Ass'n green
miss · 1954
2 sentences

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.

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.

12004–2004
Sneed v. County of Riverside green
calctapp · 1963
11980–1980
Klopping v. City of Whittier green
cal · 1972
11980–1980
Peacock v. County of Sacramento green
calctapp · 1969
11980–1980

Where else courts name it

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