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Parker rule in California

19 California opinions name it 1 courts 1961–2026 7 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Columbia v. Omni Outdoor Advertising, Inc.green
scotus · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026Further, we hold the trial court erred by imposing the 1 In Parker v. Brown (1943) 317 U.S. 341 , the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Sherman Antitrust Act “did not apply to anticompetitive restraints imposed by the States.” (City of Columbia v. Omni Outdoor Advertising (1991) 499 U.S. 365, 370 (Omni Outdoor).) The Court later clarified that a local government is entitled to Parker immunity when its restriction on competition is “an authorized implementation of state policy.” (Ibid.) 3 preliminary injunction because AMR does not have a likelihood of prevailing on its claim that the County abu

2026The Ninth Circuit held that even if the County “awarded the contract ‘in complete disregard of the State-mandated competitive process’ as AMR alleges, the County Defendants are still entitled to Parker immunity.” (American Medical Response of Inland Empire v. County of San Bernardino (9th Cir., Apr. 30, 2025, No 24-3195) 2025 U.S. App. Lexis 10389 (American Medical Response).) The Ninth Circuit cited Omni Outdoor, supra, 499 U.S. at p. 371 , which held “that a local government was entitled to Parker immunity even when the nature of its regulation was allegedly substantively or procedurally def

22
Lankershim v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'ngreen
cal · 1936 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980(Estate of Lankershim (1936) 6 Cal.2d 568, 572 [ 58 P.2d 1282 ]; Estate of Parker, supra, 200 Cal. at pp. 139-140.) On the ground that executors who hire themselves as accountants for the estate entrusted to them have a comparable opportunity to commit fraud, the trial court here held the Parker rule applicable to the latter group.

1980(Estate of Lankershim (1936) 6 Cal.2d 568, 572 [ 58 P.2d 1282 ]; Estate of Parker, supra, 200 Cal. at pp. 139-140.) On the ground that executors who hire themselves as accountants for the estate entrusted to them have a comparable opportunity to commit fraud, the trial court here held the Parker rule applicable to the latter group.

22
Hart v. Worthingtongreen
calctapp · 1962 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980(Estate of Parker (1926) 200 Cal. 132, 135, 137 [ 251 P. 907 , 49 A.L.R. 1025 ]; Estate of Hart (1962) 204 Cal.App.2d 634, 639 [ 22 Cal.Rptr. 462 ].) The fear is that without the Parker rule attorney-executors would be tempted to defraud the estates entrusted to them.

1980(Estate of Parker (1926) 200 Cal. 132, 135, 137 [ 251 P. 907 , 49 A.L.R. 1025 ]; Estate of Hart (1962) 204 Cal.App.2d 634, 639 [ 22 Cal.Rptr. 462 ].) The fear is that without the Parker rule attorney-executors would be tempted to defraud the estates entrusted to them.

22
Stearns v. Abbottgreen
cal · 1926 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980(Estate of Parker (1926) 200 Cal. 132, 135, 137 [ 251 P. 907 , 49 A.L.R. 1025 ]; Estate of Hart (1962) 204 Cal.App.2d 634, 639 [ 22 Cal.Rptr. 462 ].) The fear is that without the Parker rule attorney-executors would be tempted to defraud the estates entrusted to them.

1980(Estate of Parker (1926) 200 Cal. 132, 135, 137 [ 251 P. 907 , 49 A.L.R. 1025 ]; Estate of Hart (1962) 204 Cal.App.2d 634, 639 [ 22 Cal.Rptr. 462 ].) The fear is that without the Parker rule attorney-executors would be tempted to defraud the estates entrusted to them.

12
Bermudez v. Ciolekgreen
calctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Code, § 3359; see Bermudez, supra, 237 Cal.App.4th at p. 1328 .) Parker’s claim for past economic damages was based on the difference between what she would have made had she stayed at IST and what she was able to earn at subsequent jobs, from the time of termination through trial.

2026Code, § 3359; see Bermudez, supra, 237 Cal.App.4th at p. 1328 .) Parker’s claim for past economic damages was based on the difference between what she would have made had she stayed at IST and what she was able to earn at subsequent jobs, from the time of termination through trial.

11
Ball v. FleetBoston Financial Corp.green
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(See Ball v. FleetBoston Financial Corp. (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 794, 800 [notwithstanding the existence of an actual controversy, a claim for declaratory relief that is “ ‘wholly derivative’ ” of a failed claim cannot stand].) 22 _________________________ Petrou, J.

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2,022 Ranch L.L.C. v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Co. v. LcL Administrators, Inc. (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 1093, 1102 ; See 2,022 Ranch v. Superior Court (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 1377, 1387 .) The court granted Parker’s motion to compel based on section 3295.

11
Vlandis v. Klinegreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006He claims temporary visitor status because he filed his petition in California, but Saenz and other cases make it clear that there must be a physical presence in the state and a connection between that presence and application of the law being challenged. ( Saenz, supra, 526 U.S. at pp. 501-502; Vlandis v. Kline (1973) 412 U.S. 441, 442, 452 [ 37 L.Ed.2d 63 , 93 S.Ct. 2230 ]; Toomer v. Witsell, supra, 334 U.S. at p. 387 .) In any event, Parker’s brief reveals that his challenge to the section 4852.01 residency requirement does not focus on his purported status as a temporary visitor to Califor

2006He claims temporary visitor status because he filed his petition in California, but Saenz and other cases make it clear that there must be a physical presence in the state and a connection between that presence and application of the law being challenged. ( Saenz, supra, 526 U.S. at pp. 501-502; Vlandis v. Kline (1973) 412 U.S. 441, 442, 452 [ 37 L.Ed.2d 63 , 93 S.Ct. 2230 ]; Toomer v. Witsell, supra, 334 U.S. at p. 387 .) In any event, Parker’s brief reveals that his challenge to the section 4852.01 residency requirement does not focus on his purported status as a temporary visitor to Califor

11
Smith v. Brown-Forman Distillers Corp.green
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997“The general rule is that the measure of recovery by a wrongfully discharged employee is the amount of salary agreed upon for the period of service, less the amount which the employer affirmatively proves the employee earned or with reasonable effort might have earned from other employment. [Citations.]” (Smith v. Brown-Forman Distillers Corp. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 503, 518 [ 241 Cal.Rptr. 916 ].) The trial court concluded that this general rule, commonly referred to as the Parker rule for its origins in Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. (1970) 3 Cal.3d 176 [ 89 Cal.Rptr. 737 , 474 P.

1997“The general rule is that the measure of recovery by a wrongfully discharged employee is the amount of salary agreed upon for the period of service, less the amount which the employer affirmatively proves the employee earned or with reasonable effort might have earned from other employment. [Citations.]” (Smith v. Brown-Forman Distillers Corp. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 503, 518 [ 241 Cal.Rptr. 916 ].) The trial court concluded that this general rule, commonly referred to as the Parker rule for its origins in Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. (1970) 3 Cal.3d 176 [ 89 Cal.Rptr. 737 , 474 P.

11
Bogard v. Employers Casualty Co.green
calctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992(Bogard v. Employers Casualty Co. (1985) 164 Cal.App.3d 602, 616-617 [210 CalJRptr. 578].) The Parker defendants argued in support of their demurrer that Cantu failed to state a cause of action for this tort due to his failure to adequately plead either element.

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People v. Francisgreen
cal · 1954 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961
1 sentence

1961(People v. Francis, 42 Cal.2d 335, 336 [267 P.2d8].) The principal point urged for reversal is that Parker’s motion to withdraw the plea of guilty should have been granted.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Parker v. Brown green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

2026Further, we hold the trial court erred by imposing the 1 In Parker v. Brown (1943) 317 U.S. 341 , the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Sherman Antitrust Act “did not apply to anticompetitive restraints imposed by the States.” (City of Columbia v. Omni Outdoor Advertising (1991) 499 U.S. 365, 370 (Omni Outdoor).) The Court later clarified that a local government is entitled to Parker immunity when its restriction on competition is “an authorized implementation of state policy.” (Ibid.) 3 preliminary injunction because AMR does not have a likelihood of prevailing on its claim that the County abu

2025Further, we hold the trial court erred by imposing the 1 In Parker v. Brown (1943) 317 U.S. 341 , the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Sherman Antitrust Act “did not apply to anticompetitive restraints imposed by the States.” (City of Columbia v. Omni Outdoor Advertising (1991) 499 U.S. 365, 370 (Omni Outdoor).) The Court later clarified that a local government is entitled to Parker immunity when its restriction on competition is “an authorized implementation of state policy.” (Ibid.) 3 preliminary injunction because AMR does not have a likelihood of prevailing on its claim that the County abu

22025–2026
Tanguilig v. Valdez green
calctapp5d · 2019
2 sentences

2025(Tanguilig v. Valdez (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 514, 520 .) As for Parker’s claim that the trial court’s ruling violated his equal protection rights — that by tolling his commitment period, the court treated him differently from defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity and sexually violent predators — we decline to address it due to his failure to raise it below.

2025(Tanguilig v. Valdez (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 514, 520 .) As for Parker’s claim that the trial court’s ruling violated his equal protection rights — that by tolling his commitment period, the court treated him differently from defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity and sexually violent predators — we decline to address it due to his failure to raise it below.

22025–2025
Madsen v. Hart neutral
calctapp · 1962
2 sentences

1980(Estate of Parker (1926) 200 Cal. 132, 135, 137 [ 251 P. 907 , 49 A.L.R. 1025 ]; Estate of Hart (1962) 204 Cal.App.2d 634, 639 [ 22 Cal.Rptr. 462 ].) The fear is that without the Parker rule attorney-executors would be tempted to defraud the estates entrusted to them.

1980(Estate of Parker (1926) 200 Cal. 132, 135, 137 [ 251 P. 907 , 49 A.L.R. 1025 ]; Estate of Hart (1962) 204 Cal.App.2d 634, 639 [ 22 Cal.Rptr. 462 ].) The fear is that without the Parker rule attorney-executors would be tempted to defraud the estates entrusted to them.

21980–1980
Hernandez v. First Student, Inc. green
calctapp5d · 2019
2 sentences

2026(Delta Stewardship, supra, 48 Cal.App.5th at p. 1075; Hernandez, supra, 37 Cal.App.5th at p. 277 .) Finally, having found no error or abuse of discretion, we reject Parker’s request for reversal based on cumulative error. 20 DISPOSITION The orders granting the Freibergers’ motion to quash and denying Parker’s motion for reconsideration are affirmed.

2026(Delta Stewardship, supra, 48 Cal.App.5th at p. 1075; Hernandez, supra, 37 Cal.App.5th at p. 277 .) Finally, having found no error or abuse of discretion, we reject Parker’s request for reversal based on cumulative error. 20 DISPOSITION The orders granting the Freibergers’ motion to quash and denying Parker’s motion for reconsideration are affirmed.

12026–2026
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. LcL Administrators, Inc. green
calctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2016Co. v. LcL Administrators, Inc. (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 1093, 1102 ; See 2,022 Ranch v. Superior Court (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 1377, 1387 .) The court granted Parker’s motion to compel based on section 3295.

12016–2016
People v. Bryant, Smith and Wheeler green
cal · 2014
1 sentence

2015(See People v. Bryant (2014) 60 Cal.4th 335, 363 .) 6 the parties could pursue the matter after speaking with Juror No. 2.

12015–2015
Toomer v. Witsell green
scotus · 1948
1 sentence

2006He claims temporary visitor status because he filed his petition in California, but Saenz and other cases make it clear that there must be a physical presence in the state and a connection between that presence and application of the law being challenged. ( Saenz, supra, 526 U.S. at pp. 501-502; Vlandis v. Kline (1973) 412 U.S. 441, 442, 452 [ 37 L.Ed.2d 63 , 93 S.Ct. 2230 ]; Toomer v. Witsell, supra, 334 U.S. at p. 387 .) In any event, Parker’s brief reveals that his challenge to the section 4852.01 residency requirement does not focus on his purported status as a temporary visitor to Califor

12006–2006
Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. green
cal · 1970
2 sentences

1997“The general rule is that the measure of recovery by a wrongfully discharged employee is the amount of salary agreed upon for the period of service, less the amount which the employer affirmatively proves the employee earned or with reasonable effort might have earned from other employment. [Citations.]” (Smith v. Brown-Forman Distillers Corp. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 503, 518 [ 241 Cal.Rptr. 916 ].) The trial court concluded that this general rule, commonly referred to as the Parker rule for its origins in Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. (1970) 3 Cal.3d 176 [ 89 Cal.Rptr. 737 , 474 P.

1997“The general rule is that the measure of recovery by a wrongfully discharged employee is the amount of salary agreed upon for the period of service, less the amount which the employer affirmatively proves the employee earned or with reasonable effort might have earned from other employment. [Citations.]” (Smith v. Brown-Forman Distillers Corp. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 503, 518 [ 241 Cal.Rptr. 916 ].) The trial court concluded that this general rule, commonly referred to as the Parker rule for its origins in Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. (1970) 3 Cal.3d 176 [ 89 Cal.Rptr. 737 , 474 P.

11997–1997
People v. Barton green
calctapp · 1971
1 sentence

1984In Barton ( 19 Cal.App.3d at p. 994 ), the court noted that in Brady (397 U.S. at pp. 749-750 [25 L.Ed.2d at p. 757]), the Supreme Court rejected the test whether “but for” a provision of the law, which is later held unconstitutional, the guilty plea would have been entered.

11984–1984
cluster 328022 green
ca5 · 1975
1 sentence

1981(United States v. Garcia (5th Cir. 1975) 517 F.2d 272, 278 .) The trial court upon inquiry was in addition advised by Gillis that no conflict existed.

11981–1981
Chattanooga Foundry & Pipe Works v. City of Atlanta green
· 1906
2 sentences

1979The court pointed out that cities have long been “persons” under the Sherman Act (citing Chattanooga Foundry v. Atlanta (1906) 203 U.S. 390 [ 51 L.Ed. 241 , 27 S.Ct. 65 ].) The court concluded that the “Parker doctrine exempts only anticompetitive conduct engaged in as an act of government by the State as sovereign, or, by its subdivisions, pursuant to state policy to displace competition with regulation or monopoly public service.” (P. 413 [55 L.Ed.2d p. 383].) On the basis of their analysis of the above cases, plaintiffs conclude that, before local government can deprive the public of the be

1979The court pointed out that cities have long been “persons” under the Sherman Act (citing Chattanooga Foundry v. Atlanta (1906) 203 U.S. 390 [ 51 L.Ed. 241 , 27 S.Ct. 65 ].) The court concluded that the “Parker doctrine exempts only anticompetitive conduct engaged in as an act of government by the State as sovereign, or, by its subdivisions, pursuant to state policy to displace competition with regulation or monopoly public service.” (P. 413 [55 L.Ed.2d p. 383].) On the basis of their analysis of the above cases, plaintiffs conclude that, before local government can deprive the public of the be

11979–1979
United States v. Jackson green
scotus · 1968
1 sentence

1972In Parker, supra, the court said: “It may be that under *660 United States v. Jackson, 390 U.S. 570 . . . , it was unconstitutional to impose the death penalty under the statutory framework which existed in North Carolina at the time of Parker’s plea.

11972–1972
Brady v. United States green
scotus · 1970
1 sentence

1972Even so, we determined in Brady v. United States [ 397 U.S. 742 ] that an otherwise valid plea is not involuntary because induced by the defendant’s desire to limit the possible maximum penalty to less than that authorized if there is a jury trial.

11972–1972

Where else courts name it

NY 82 (1977–2026) TX 28 (2000–2026) CA 19 (1961–2026) FL 18 (1985–2025) GA 14 (1989–2020) LA 13 (1977–2012) NC 10 (1969–2023) MI 9 (1981–2023) OH 9 (1986–2025) PA 8 (1957–2022) MO 7 (1964–2017) TN 6 (1995–2021) IL 6 (1983–2026) IN 6 (1989–2018) MS 6 (1998–2019) UT 6 (1995–2000) CO 5 (1975–2009) NJ 5 (1972–2021) KY 5 (1953–2018) WA 5 (1996–2024) AL 5 (1993–2017) CT 5 (1975–2008) AZ 5 (1973–2020) MN 4 (1984–2017) SC 4 (1955–2011) OK 4 (1992–2021) MA 3 (2007–2012) MD 3 (1977–2009) WI 3 (1998–2020) IA 2 (2012–2014) AR 2 (1959–2006) VT 2 (2007–2020) NM 2 (2015–2017) MT 2 (2005–2009) ID 2 (2015–2017) DC 2 (2017–2025)

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