18 California opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2025 2 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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People v. Bradygreen1 sentence2025The remaining portions of the instruction appear to derive from People v. Brady (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1314, 1327 (Brady). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Modestogreen1 sentence2024(People v. Ponce (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1380, 1388 ; People v. Modesto (1967) 66 Cal.2d 695, 708 [“defendant’s failure to take the stand does not entitle his attorney to engage in purely speculative argument, substituting his own testimony for that of the defendant in order to insulate the theory of the defense from the scrutiny of cross-examination”].) Here, the trial court properly sustained the prosecution’s objections to the portions of defense counsel’s closing argument that purported to tell the jury what appellant was thinking or feeling before he shot Asghedom. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Von Villasgreen2 sentences2014The Court of Appeal found the foreperson’s reminder insufficient to demonstrate that prejudice did not exist because the jury’s discussion “was expressly linked to the adverse inference *686 of guilt to be drawn from the failure to testify. . . . [W]hen a jury chooses to place that inference on the table notwithstanding the court’s express prior instruction not to consider the same inference, we have difficulty understanding why the foreman’s repetition of that instruction would have any curative effect on a jury that has already evinced a willingness to disregard the court’s instructions.” Th 2014The Court of Appeal found the foreperson’s reminder insufficient to demonstrate that prejudice did not exist because the jury’s discussion “was expressly linked to the adverse inference *686 of guilt to be drawn from the failure to testify. . . . [W]hen a jury chooses to place that inference on the table notwithstanding the court’s express prior instruction not to consider the same inference, we have difficulty understanding why the foreman’s repetition of that instruction would have any curative effect on a jury that has already evinced a willingness to disregard the court’s instructions.” Th | 1 | 1 |
People v. Perezgreen2 sentences2014The Court of Appeal found the foreperson’s reminder insufficient to demonstrate that prejudice did not exist because the jury’s discussion “was expressly linked to the adverse inference *686 of guilt to be drawn from the failure to testify. . . . [W]hen a jury chooses to place that inference on the table notwithstanding the court’s express prior instruction not to consider the same inference, we have difficulty understanding why the foreman’s repetition of that instruction would have any curative effect on a jury that has already evinced a willingness to disregard the court’s instructions.” Th 2014The Court of Appeal found the foreperson’s reminder insufficient to demonstrate that prejudice did not exist because the jury’s discussion “was expressly linked to the adverse inference *686 of guilt to be drawn from the failure to testify. . . . [W]hen a jury chooses to place that inference on the table notwithstanding the court’s express prior instruction not to consider the same inference, we have difficulty understanding why the foreman’s repetition of that instruction would have any curative effect on a jury that has already evinced a willingness to disregard the court’s instructions.” Th | 1 | 1 |
People v. Bryantgreen2 sentences2014The Court of Appeal found the foreperson’s reminder insufficient to demonstrate that prejudice did not exist because the jury’s discussion “was expressly linked to the adverse inference *686 of guilt to be drawn from the failure to testify. . . . [W]hen a jury chooses to place that inference on the table notwithstanding the court’s express prior instruction not to consider the same inference, we have difficulty understanding why the foreman’s repetition of that instruction would have any curative effect on a jury that has already evinced a willingness to disregard the court’s instructions.” Th 2014The Court of Appeal found the foreperson’s reminder insufficient to demonstrate that prejudice did not exist because the jury’s discussion “was expressly linked to the adverse inference *686 of guilt to be drawn from the failure to testify. . . . [W]hen a jury chooses to place that inference on the table notwithstanding the court’s express prior instruction not to consider the same inference, we have difficulty understanding why the foreman’s repetition of that instruction would have any curative effect on a jury that has already evinced a willingness to disregard the court’s instructions.” Th | 1 | 1 |
Olympic Insurance v. Employers Surplus Lines Insurancegreen2 sentences2000Co. (1981) 126 Cal.App.3d 593, 599 [ 178 Cal.Rptr. 908 ].) The portions of the clause relevant to the present case provide: “If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the insured for a loss we cover . . . , our obligations are limited as follows: [ft] a. 2000Co. (1981) 126 Cal.App.3d 593, 599 [ 178 Cal.Rptr. 908 ].) The portions of the clause relevant to the present case provide: “If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the insured for a loss we cover . . . , our obligations are limited as follows: [ft] a. | 1 | 1 |
Soderling v. City of Santa Monicagreen2 sentences1991(See Soderling v. City of Santa Monica (1983) 142 Cal.App.3d 501, 506 [ 191 Cal.Rptr. 140 ] [Subdivision Map Act case].) The negative declaration provisions of rule 15162 satisfy the same purpose as the portions of rule 15162—and section 21166, its enabling statute—that apply to EIR’s. 1991(See Soderling v. City of Santa Monica (1983) 142 Cal.App.3d 501, 506 [ 191 Cal.Rptr. 140 ] [Subdivision Map Act case].) The negative declaration provisions of rule 15162 satisfy the same purpose as the portions of rule 15162—and section 21166, its enabling statute—that apply to EIR’s. | 1 | 1 |
Jiminez v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.green2 sentences1978However, an industry cannot set its own standards,” Plaintiff’s challenge is limited to' the portion of the instruction which provides that “strict liability for the defect in design of a product is based on a finding that the product was unreasonably dangerous for its intended use,” and accordingly we express no opinion as to the propriety of the remaining portions of the instruction. 5 Section 402A provides, inter alia, that one is strictly liable in tort if he “sells any product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer or to his property....” 6 See, e.g., Jimi 1978However, an industry cannot set its own standards,” Plaintiff’s challenge is limited to' the portion of the instruction which provides that “strict liability for the defect in design of a product is based on a finding that the product was unreasonably dangerous for its intended use,” and accordingly we express no opinion as to the propriety of the remaining portions of the instruction. 5 Section 402A provides, inter alia, that one is strictly liable in tort if he “sells any product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer or to his property....” 6 See, e.g., Jimi | 1 | 1 |
Putensen v. Clay Adams, Inc.green2 sentences1978Hough Co. (1970) 2 Cal.3d 465, 475-477 [85 Cal.Rptr, 629, 467 P.2d 229 ]; Putensen v. Clay Adams, Inc. (1970) 12 Cal.App.3d 1062, 1072 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 319 ]. 7 This is not to say that the expectations of the ordinary consumer are irrelevant to the determination of whether a product is defective, for as we point out below we believe that ordinary consumer expectations are frequently of direct significance to the *426 defectiveness issue. 1978Hough Co. (1970) 2 Cal.3d 465, 475-477 [85 Cal.Rptr, 629, 467 P.2d 229 ]; Putensen v. Clay Adams, Inc. (1970) 12 Cal.App.3d 1062, 1072 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 319 ]. 7 This is not to say that the expectations of the ordinary consumer are irrelevant to the determination of whether a product is defective, for as we point out below we believe that ordinary consumer expectations are frequently of direct significance to the *426 defectiveness issue. | 1 | 1 |
Pike v. Frank G. Hough Co.green2 sentences1978Hough Co. (1970) 2 Cal.3d 465, 475-477 [85 Cal.Rptr, 629, 467 P.2d 229 ]; Putensen v. Clay Adams, Inc. (1970) 12 Cal.App.3d 1062, 1072 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 319 ]. 7 This is not to say that the expectations of the ordinary consumer are irrelevant to the determination of whether a product is defective, for as we point out below we believe that ordinary consumer expectations are frequently of direct significance to the *426 defectiveness issue. 1978Hough Co. (1970) 2 Cal.3d 465, 475-477 [85 Cal.Rptr, 629, 467 P.2d 229 ]; Putensen v. Clay Adams, Inc. (1970) 12 Cal.App.3d 1062, 1072 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 319 ]. 7 This is not to say that the expectations of the ordinary consumer are irrelevant to the determination of whether a product is defective, for as we point out below we believe that ordinary consumer expectations are frequently of direct significance to the *426 defectiveness issue. | 1 | 1 |
Craig v. Zeliangreen2 sentences1958Whether or not such evidence is sufficient to show that the land can be identified with reasonable certainty is a question of fact for the trial court.” A very satisfactory résumé of most of the portions of the rule here involved is contained in Ellis v. Klaff, 96 Cal.App.2d 471 [ 216 P.2d 15 ], and therein the court quoted the following from Craig v. Zelian, 137 Cal. 105, 106 [ 69 P. 853 ] : “ ‘The whole object of the statute would be frustrated if any substantive portion of the agreement could be established by parol evidence.’ ” Different types of description have been held sufficient, for 1958Whether or not such evidence is sufficient to show that the land can be identified with reasonable certainty is a question of fact for the trial court.” A very satisfactory résumé of most of the portions of the rule here involved is contained in Ellis v. Klaff, 96 Cal.App.2d 471 [ 216 P.2d 15 ], and therein the court quoted the following from Craig v. Zelian, 137 Cal. 105, 106 [ 69 P. 853 ] : “ ‘The whole object of the statute would be frustrated if any substantive portion of the agreement could be established by parol evidence.’ ” Different types of description have been held sufficient, for | 1 | 1 |
Preble v. Abrahamsgreen2 sentences1958Whether or not such evidence is sufficient to show that the land can be identified with reasonable certainty is a question of fact for the trial court.” A very satisfactory résumé of most of the portions of the rule here involved is contained in Ellis v. Klaff, 96 Cal.App.2d 471 [ 216 P.2d 15 ], and therein the court quoted the following from Craig v. Zelian, 137 Cal. 105, 106 [ 69 P. 853 ] : “ ‘The whole object of the statute would be frustrated if any substantive portion of the agreement could be established by parol evidence.’ ” Different types of description have been held sufficient, for 1958Whether or not such evidence is sufficient to show that the land can be identified with reasonable certainty is a question of fact for the trial court.” A very satisfactory résumé of most of the portions of the rule here involved is contained in Ellis v. Klaff, 96 Cal.App.2d 471 [ 216 P.2d 15 ], and therein the court quoted the following from Craig v. Zelian, 137 Cal. 105, 106 [ 69 P. 853 ] : “ ‘The whole object of the statute would be frustrated if any substantive portion of the agreement could be established by parol evidence.’ ” Different types of description have been held sufficient, for | 1 | 1 |
Carr v. Howellgreen2 sentences1958In Carr v. Howell, 154 Cal. 372, 374 [ 97 P. 885 ], the description was “56 x 155 feet to an alley, on the east side of Broadway between Sixth and Seventh streets, in the city of Los Angeles, Cal., and being a part of lot seven (7) in block 17, Ord’s survey.” The public record showed that this was the only property owned by the seller in the city of Los Angeles, and there was only one property of this description in the city. 1958In Carr v. Howell, 154 Cal. 372, 374 [ 97 P. 885 ], the description was “56 x 155 feet to an alley, on the east side of Broadway between Sixth and Seventh streets, in the city of Los Angeles, Cal., and being a part of lot seven (7) in block 17, Ord’s survey.” The public record showed that this was the only property owned by the seller in the city of Los Angeles, and there was only one property of this description in the city. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Toledogreen2 sentences1956(See People v. Toledo, 85 Cal.App.2d 577, 581 [ 193 P.2d 953 ], and the *25 other cases heretofore' cited.) The portions of this instruction dealing with burden of proof were fully covered by other instructions on that subject given by the court. 1956(See People v. Toledo, 85 Cal.App.2d 577, 581 [ 193 P.2d 953 ], and the *25 other cases heretofore' cited.) The portions of this instruction dealing with burden of proof were fully covered by other instructions on that subject given by the court. | 1 | 1 |
| Murphy v. Waterhousegreen | 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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Luse v. United States
green
2 sentences1967(People v. Lem You, supra, 97 Cal. 224, 228-230 ; Luse v. United States, 49 F.2d 241, 244-245 .) But even assuming that the jury should have been permitted to determine what happened at the legislative hearings, the most that can be said is that the jury was deprived of the opportunity of determining whether the portions of the hearing transcript that were made part of the record in this case were accurate.” ( 52 Cal.2d at p. 600 .) It can be seen from a reading of the Matula case, it in no way meant to impinge on the trial court’s function to determine what is material, once the jury has foun 1959(People v. Lem You, supra, 97 Cal.224, 228-230; Luse v. United States, 49 F.2d 241, 244-245 .) But even assuming that the jury should have been permitted to determine what happened at the legislative hearings, the most that can be said is that the jury was deprived of the opportunity of determining whether the portions of the hearing transcript that were made part of the record in this case were accurate. | 2 | 1959–1967 |
People v. Ponce
green
1 sentence2024(People v. Ponce (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1380, 1388 ; People v. Modesto (1967) 66 Cal.2d 695, 708 [“defendant’s failure to take the stand does not entitle his attorney to engage in purely speculative argument, substituting his own testimony for that of the defendant in order to insulate the theory of the defense from the scrutiny of cross-examination”].) Here, the trial court properly sustained the prosecution’s objections to the portions of defense counsel’s closing argument that purported to tell the jury what appellant was thinking or feeling before he shot Asghedom. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. James
green
2 sentences2013On the other hand movements to facilitate [robbery] . . . that are for a substantial distance rather than brief are not incidental thereto within the meaning of Daniels.” ( Earley, supra, 14 Cal.3d at pp. 129-130.) In that case, because the movement was substantial – 10 to 13 blocks – “it was not ‘merely incidental to the commission of the robbery’ [citation], even though it 9 may have been solely to facilitate the commission of the robbery.”3 (Id. at p. 130, fn. omitted; James, supra, 148 Cal.App.4th at p. 454 .) Williams does not suggest how the jury in this case might have understood the di 2013On the other hand movements to facilitate [robbery] . . . that are for a substantial distance rather than brief are not incidental thereto within the meaning of Daniels.” ( Earley, supra, 14 Cal.3d at pp. 129-130.) In that case, because the movement was substantial – 10 to 13 blocks – “it was not ‘merely incidental to the commission of the robbery’ [citation], even though it 9 may have been solely to facilitate the commission of the robbery.”3 (Id. at p. 130, fn. omitted; James, supra, 148 Cal.App.4th at p. 454 .) Williams does not suggest how the jury in this case might have understood the di | 1 | 2013–2013 |
People v. Hughes
green
1 sentence2013(People v. Rogers (2006) 39 Cal.4th 826, 873-875 ; People v. Hughes (2002) 27 Cal.4th 287, 352 .) Specifically, the instruction required the jury to conclude the People proved the defendant moved the victim a “substantial distance.” The instruction subsequently defined “substantial distance” as more than slight or trivial. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
In Re Earley
green
1 sentence2013On the other hand movements to facilitate [robbery] . . . that are for a substantial distance rather than brief are not incidental thereto within the meaning of Daniels.” ( Earley, supra, 14 Cal.3d at pp. 129-130.) In that case, because the movement was substantial – 10 to 13 blocks – “it was not ‘merely incidental to the commission of the robbery’ [citation], even though it 9 may have been solely to facilitate the commission of the robbery.”3 (Id. at p. 130, fn. omitted; James, supra, 148 Cal.App.4th at p. 454 .) Williams does not suggest how the jury in this case might have understood the di | 1 | 2013–2013 |
People v. McKinnon
green
1 sentence2013(See §§ 1367, 1369, 1370.1.) 12 make [his] cognitive defects seem insignificant, as the testimony was clear that [his] deficits did not rise to the level of a developmental disability under state law.” The jury was instructed, consistent with section 1367, that any mental incompetency must be the result of a “mental disorder or developmental disability.” (Italics added.) “We ‘credit jurors with intelligence and common sense’ [citation] and presume they generally understand and follow instructions [citation].” (People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610, 670 .) We find that, if anything, the jury | 1 | 2013–2013 |
People v. Rogers
green
1 sentence2013(People v. Rogers (2006) 39 Cal.4th 826, 873-875 ; People v. Hughes (2002) 27 Cal.4th 287, 352 .) Specifically, the instruction required the jury to conclude the People proved the defendant moved the victim a “substantial distance.” The instruction subsequently defined “substantial distance” as more than slight or trivial. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
People v. Enright
green
2 sentences1995In People v. Enright (1982) 132 Cal.App.3d 631 [ 183 Cal.Rptr. 249 ], the trial court denied probation; in its statement of reasons, it listed those factors favoring a grant of probation and those factors favoring denial of probation simply by citing the applicable portions of rule 414. 1995In People v. Enright (1982) 132 Cal.App.3d 631 [ 183 Cal.Rptr. 249 ], the trial court denied probation; in its statement of reasons, it listed those factors favoring a grant of probation and those factors favoring denial of probation simply by citing the applicable portions of rule 414. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
People v. Harris
green
1 sentence1984Appellant was led to believe he could act as his own attorney without suffering the consequences of such a decision, specifically, the inability to claim ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal for the portions of his defense under appellant’s control, which in this case was in effect the total trial. {People v. McKenzie, supra, 34 Cal.3d 616, 628-629 ; People v. Harris, supra, 65 Cal.App.3d 978, 987-988 .) The court declared that retained counsel for appellant would “remain attorney of record” which might very well have signaled to appellant that he still retained the right to challenge t | 1 | 1984–1984 |
United States v. Robert Neil Conder, United States of America v. Bernard Joseph Grogan, United States of America v. William Moore Pegram
green
2 sentences1984This holding is a logical extension of the well-established rule that a waiver is required despite the presence of a court-appointed advisor. [Citation.]” {Id., at p. 721.) 4 Cases have described the right to defend pro se and the right to counsel as “‘two faces of the same coin,’ [citation] in that the waiver of one right constitutes a correlative assertion of the other.” {United States v. Conder, supra, 423 F.2d 904, 908 .) The principal concern in disallowing the dual assertion of both constitutional rights is the orderly function of judicial administration to prevent such additional compli 1984This holding is a logical extension of the well-established rule that a waiver is required despite the presence of a court-appointed advisor. [Citation.]” {Id., at p. 721.) 4 Cases have described the right to defend pro se and the right to counsel as “‘two faces of the same coin,’ [citation] in that the waiver of one right constitutes a correlative assertion of the other.” {United States v. Conder, supra, 423 F.2d 904, 908 .) The principal concern in disallowing the dual assertion of both constitutional rights is the orderly function of judicial administration to prevent such additional compli | 1 | 1984–1984 |
People v. McKenzie
green
2 sentences1984Appellant was led to believe he could act as his own attorney without suffering the consequences of such a decision, specifically, the inability to claim ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal for the portions of his defense under appellant’s control, which in this case was in effect the total trial. {People v. McKenzie, supra, 34 Cal.3d 616, 628-629 ; People v. Harris, supra, 65 Cal.App.3d 978, 987-988 .) The court declared that retained counsel for appellant would “remain attorney of record” which might very well have signaled to appellant that he still retained the right to challenge t 1984Appellant was led to believe he could act as his own attorney without suffering the consequences of such a decision, specifically, the inability to claim ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal for the portions of his defense under appellant’s control, which in this case was in effect the total trial. {People v. McKenzie, supra, 34 Cal.3d 616, 628-629 ; People v. Harris, supra, 65 Cal.App.3d 978, 987-988 .) The court declared that retained counsel for appellant would “remain attorney of record” which might very well have signaled to appellant that he still retained the right to challenge t | 1 | 1984–1984 |
United States v. Nobles
green
2 sentences1976As pointed out in United States v. Nobles (1975) 422 U.S. 225 [ 45 L.Ed.2d 141 , 95 S.Ct. 2160 ], “In this instance disclosure of the relevant portions of the defense investigator’s report would not impinge on the fundamental values protected by the Fifth Amendment. 1976As pointed out in United States v. Nobles (1975) 422 U.S. 225 [ 45 L.Ed.2d 141 , 95 S.Ct. 2160 ], “In this instance disclosure of the relevant portions of the defense investigator’s report would not impinge on the fundamental values protected by the Fifth Amendment. | 1 | 1976–1976 |
People v. Matula
green
1 sentence1967(People v. Lem You, supra, 97 Cal. 224, 228-230 ; Luse v. United States, 49 F.2d 241, 244-245 .) But even assuming that the jury should have been permitted to determine what happened at the legislative hearings, the most that can be said is that the jury was deprived of the opportunity of determining whether the portions of the hearing transcript that were made part of the record in this case were accurate.” ( 52 Cal.2d at p. 600 .) It can be seen from a reading of the Matula case, it in no way meant to impinge on the trial court’s function to determine what is material, once the jury has foun | 1 | 1967–1967 |
People v. Lem You
green
1 sentence1967(People v. Lem You, supra, 97 Cal. 224, 228-230 ; Luse v. United States, 49 F.2d 241, 244-245 .) But even assuming that the jury should have been permitted to determine what happened at the legislative hearings, the most that can be said is that the jury was deprived of the opportunity of determining whether the portions of the hearing transcript that were made part of the record in this case were accurate.” ( 52 Cal.2d at p. 600 .) It can be seen from a reading of the Matula case, it in no way meant to impinge on the trial court’s function to determine what is material, once the jury has foun | 1 | 1967–1967 |
Ellis v. Klaff
green
2 sentences1958Whether or not such evidence is sufficient to show that the land can be identified with reasonable certainty is a question of fact for the trial court.” A very satisfactory résumé of most of the portions of the rule here involved is contained in Ellis v. Klaff, 96 Cal.App.2d 471 [ 216 P.2d 15 ], and therein the court quoted the following from Craig v. Zelian, 137 Cal. 105, 106 [ 69 P. 853 ] : “ ‘The whole object of the statute would be frustrated if any substantive portion of the agreement could be established by parol evidence.’ ” Different types of description have been held sufficient, for 1958Whether or not such evidence is sufficient to show that the land can be identified with reasonable certainty is a question of fact for the trial court.” A very satisfactory résumé of most of the portions of the rule here involved is contained in Ellis v. Klaff, 96 Cal.App.2d 471 [ 216 P.2d 15 ], and therein the court quoted the following from Craig v. Zelian, 137 Cal. 105, 106 [ 69 P. 853 ] : “ ‘The whole object of the statute would be frustrated if any substantive portion of the agreement could be established by parol evidence.’ ” Different types of description have been held sufficient, for | 1 | 1958–1958 |
| Akers v. Cowan green | 1 | 1940–1940 |
Westberg v. Willde
green
1 sentence1940We find no error in the refusal for the following reasons: (1) The provisions of the basic speed law and the first paragraph of section 511 were sufficiently covered by other instructions, notably XXIII, XXIX, XXX, and XLI: (2) the rule as to the burden of proof declared by the second paragraph of section 511 has been held to apply only in criminal cases, and consequently an instruction based thereon in the present case would have been entirely improper (Westberg v. Willde, 14 Cal. (2d) 360 [ 94 Pac. (2d) 590 ] ; Akers v. Cowan, 26 Cal. App. (2d) 694 [ 80 Pac. (2d) 143 ]; Anderson v. Mothershe | 1 | 1940–1940 |
| Anderson v. Mothershead green | 1 | 1940–1940 |
| Corker v. Corker green | 1 | 1936–1936 |
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.