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16 California opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Lawson v. Lowengartgreen
calctapp · 1967 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978In Lawson v. Lowengart, 251 Cal.App.2d 98, 110 [ 59 Cal.Rptr. 186 ], it was said, “The actual or symbolic delivery of the securities was essential to complete the inter vivos trust.” (See also Beebe v. Coffin, 153 Cal. 174, 177-178 [ 94 P. 766 ].) Within this definitional framework, the nature of the deposit here made must be examined.

1978In Lawson v. Lowengart, 251 Cal.App.2d 98, 110 [ 59 Cal.Rptr. 186 ], it was said, “The actual or symbolic delivery of the securities was essential to complete the inter vivos trust.” (See also Beebe v. Coffin, 153 Cal. 174, 177-178 [ 94 P. 766 ].) Within this definitional framework, the nature of the deposit here made must be examined.

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Beebe v. Coffingreen
cal · 1908 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978In Lawson v. Lowengart, 251 Cal.App.2d 98, 110 [ 59 Cal.Rptr. 186 ], it was said, “The actual or symbolic delivery of the securities was essential to complete the inter vivos trust.” (See also Beebe v. Coffin, 153 Cal. 174, 177-178 [ 94 P. 766 ].) Within this definitional framework, the nature of the deposit here made must be examined.

1978In Lawson v. Lowengart, 251 Cal.App.2d 98, 110 [ 59 Cal.Rptr. 186 ], it was said, “The actual or symbolic delivery of the securities was essential to complete the inter vivos trust.” (See also Beebe v. Coffin, 153 Cal. 174, 177-178 [ 94 P. 766 ].) Within this definitional framework, the nature of the deposit here made must be examined.

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Cheal v. El Camino Hospitalgreen
calctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015As this court has previously noted, evidence of a statement whose proponent contends that the statement was false when made simply cannot satisfy the definitional requirement for a hearsay objection, i.e., that the statement be “offered to prove the truth of the matter stated.” (See Cheal v. EI Camino Hospital (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 736, 747, fn.6 [error to exclude as hearsay plaintiff’s account of supervisor’s assertedly false accusation: “A statement offered for such a purpose can never offend the rule against hearsay.”].) Since this applies to all of the statements on which 24/7 relies to e

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People v. Brasuregreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Defendant’s second penalty phase retrial began on January 19, 1999. 7 In March 2000, the language of the lying-in-wait special circumstance was changed to delete the word “while” and substitute the phrase “by means of.” (Stats. 1998, ch. 629, § 2, pp. 4163, 4165; see People v. Lewis (2008) 43 Cal.4th 415, 512, fn. 25 [ 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 588 , 181 P.3d 947 ].) 8 Because the words “aggravating” and “mitigating” are commonly understood terms, a definitional instruction is not required. {People v. Brasure, supra, 42 Cal.4th at p. 1066.) 9 The trial court instructed: “You shall now retire and select o

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People v. Lewisgreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Defendant’s second penalty phase retrial began on January 19, 1999. 7 In March 2000, the language of the lying-in-wait special circumstance was changed to delete the word “while” and substitute the phrase “by means of.” (Stats. 1998, ch. 629, § 2, pp. 4163, 4165; see People v. Lewis (2008) 43 Cal.4th 415, 512, fn. 25 [ 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 588 , 181 P.3d 947 ].) 8 Because the words “aggravating” and “mitigating” are commonly understood terms, a definitional instruction is not required. {People v. Brasure, supra, 42 Cal.4th at p. 1066.) 9 The trial court instructed: “You shall now retire and select o

2012Defendant’s second penalty phase retrial began on January 19, 1999. 7 In March 2000, the language of the lying-in-wait special circumstance was changed to delete the word “while” and substitute the phrase “by means of.” (Stats. 1998, ch. 629, § 2, pp. 4163, 4165; see People v. Lewis (2008) 43 Cal.4th 415, 512, fn. 25 [ 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 588 , 181 P.3d 947 ].) 8 Because the words “aggravating” and “mitigating” are commonly understood terms, a definitional instruction is not required. {People v. Brasure, supra, 42 Cal.4th at p. 1066.) 9 The trial court instructed: “You shall now retire and select o

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Maupin v. Widlinggreen
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010In analyzing which proximate cause instruction should have been given, we concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 both correctly define proximate causation and, because the evidence suggested more than one cause of death, the trial court should have given an instruction similar to CALJIC No. 3.41 along with an instruction such as CALJIC No. 3.40. ( Bland, supra, 28 Cal.4th at pp. 335-338; see also People v. Autry (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 351, 363 [ 43 Cal.Rptr.2d 135 ] [there was no merit to the claim that giving both CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 in the same case improperly lessened the prosecution

2010In analyzing which proximate cause instruction should have been given, we concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 both correctly define proximate causation and, because the evidence suggested more than one cause of death, the trial court should have given an instruction similar to CALJIC No. 3.41 along with an instruction such as CALJIC No. 3.40. ( Bland, supra, 28 Cal.4th at pp. 335-338; see also People v. Autry (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 351, 363 [ 43 Cal.Rptr.2d 135 ] [there was no merit to the claim that giving both CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 in the same case improperly lessened the prosecution

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People v. Autrygreen
calctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010In analyzing which proximate cause instruction should have been given, we concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 both correctly define proximate causation and, because the evidence suggested more than one cause of death, the trial court should have given an instruction similar to CALJIC No. 3.41 along with an instruction such as CALJIC No. 3.40. ( Bland, supra, 28 Cal.4th at pp. 335-338; see also People v. Autry (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 351, 363 [ 43 Cal.Rptr.2d 135 ] [there was no merit to the claim that giving both CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 in the same case improperly lessened the prosecution

2010In analyzing which proximate cause instruction should have been given, we concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 both correctly define proximate causation and, because the evidence suggested more than one cause of death, the trial court should have given an instruction similar to CALJIC No. 3.41 along with an instruction such as CALJIC No. 3.40. ( Bland, supra, 28 Cal.4th at pp. 335-338; see also People v. Autry (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 351, 363 [ 43 Cal.Rptr.2d 135 ] [there was no merit to the claim that giving both CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 in the same case improperly lessened the prosecution

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Mitchell v. Gonzalesgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010In analyzing which proximate cause instruction should have been given, we concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 both correctly define proximate causation and, because the evidence suggested more than one cause of death, the trial court should have given an instruction similar to CALJIC No. 3.41 along with an instruction such as CALJIC No. 3.40. ( Bland, supra, 28 Cal.4th at pp. 335-338; see also People v. Autry (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 351, 363 [ 43 Cal.Rptr.2d 135 ] [there was no merit to the claim that giving both CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 in the same case improperly lessened the prosecution

2010In analyzing which proximate cause instruction should have been given, we concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 both correctly define proximate causation and, because the evidence suggested more than one cause of death, the trial court should have given an instruction similar to CALJIC No. 3.41 along with an instruction such as CALJIC No. 3.40. ( Bland, supra, 28 Cal.4th at pp. 335-338; see also People v. Autry (1995) 37 Cal.App.4th 351, 363 [ 43 Cal.Rptr.2d 135 ] [there was no merit to the claim that giving both CALJIC Nos. 3.40 and 3.41 in the same case improperly lessened the prosecution

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Fare v. Tony C.green
cal · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987The California Supreme Court has found a detention whenever an officer accosts an individual on suspicion that the person “may be personally involved in some criminal activity . . . .” (In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 895 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366 , 582 P.2d 957 ].) More recently, the California Supreme Court in Wilson v. Superior Court (1983) 34 Cal.3d 777, 790 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 671 , 670 P.2d 325 ], adopted the definitional standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Mendenhall (1980) 446 U.S. 544 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 497, 554 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ]: “[A] person has been ‘seiz

1987The California Supreme Court has found a detention whenever an officer accosts an individual on suspicion that the person “may be personally involved in some criminal activity . . . .” (In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 895 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366 , 582 P.2d 957 ].) More recently, the California Supreme Court in Wilson v. Superior Court (1983) 34 Cal.3d 777, 790 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 671 , 670 P.2d 325 ], adopted the definitional standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Mendenhall (1980) 446 U.S. 544 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 497, 554 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ]: “[A] person has been ‘seiz

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Wilson v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987The California Supreme Court has found a detention whenever an officer accosts an individual on suspicion that the person “may be personally involved in some criminal activity . . . .” (In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 895 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366 , 582 P.2d 957 ].) More recently, the California Supreme Court in Wilson v. Superior Court (1983) 34 Cal.3d 777, 790 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 671 , 670 P.2d 325 ], adopted the definitional standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Mendenhall (1980) 446 U.S. 544 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 497, 554 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ]: “[A] person has been ‘seiz

1987The California Supreme Court has found a detention whenever an officer accosts an individual on suspicion that the person “may be personally involved in some criminal activity . . . .” (In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 895 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366 , 582 P.2d 957 ].) More recently, the California Supreme Court in Wilson v. Superior Court (1983) 34 Cal.3d 777, 790 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 671 , 670 P.2d 325 ], adopted the definitional standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Mendenhall (1980) 446 U.S. 544 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 497, 554 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ]: “[A] person has been ‘seiz

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Freeman v. Hewitgreen
scotus · 1947 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986I, § 8, cl. 3.) As the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized, “‘[t]he Commerce Clause, even without implementing legislation by Congress is a limitation upon the power of the States.’” (Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Comm’n (1977) 429 U.S. 318, 328 [ 50 L.Ed.2d 514, 523 , 97 S.Ct. 599 ], quoting Freeman v. Hewit (1946) 329 U.S. 249, 252 [ 91 L.Ed. 265, 271 , 67 S.Ct. 274 ].) In this respect, the commerce clause resembles the supremacy clause in that it, albeit indirectly, “defines the relative powers of states and the federal government.” (Gianturco, supra, 457 F.Supp. at p. 290

1986I, § 8, cl. 3.) As the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized, “‘[t]he Commerce Clause, even without implementing legislation by Congress is a limitation upon the power of the States.’” (Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Comm’n (1977) 429 U.S. 318, 328 [ 50 L.Ed.2d 514, 523 , 97 S.Ct. 599 ], quoting Freeman v. Hewit (1946) 329 U.S. 249, 252 [ 91 L.Ed. 265, 271 , 67 S.Ct. 274 ].) In this respect, the commerce clause resembles the supremacy clause in that it, albeit indirectly, “defines the relative powers of states and the federal government.” (Gianturco, supra, 457 F.Supp. at p. 290

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Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Commissiongreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986I, § 8, cl. 3.) As the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized, “‘[t]he Commerce Clause, even without implementing legislation by Congress is a limitation upon the power of the States.’” (Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Comm’n (1977) 429 U.S. 318, 328 [ 50 L.Ed.2d 514, 523 , 97 S.Ct. 599 ], quoting Freeman v. Hewit (1946) 329 U.S. 249, 252 [ 91 L.Ed. 265, 271 , 67 S.Ct. 274 ].) In this respect, the commerce clause resembles the supremacy clause in that it, albeit indirectly, “defines the relative powers of states and the federal government.” (Gianturco, supra, 457 F.Supp. at p. 290

1986I, § 8, cl. 3.) As the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized, “‘[t]he Commerce Clause, even without implementing legislation by Congress is a limitation upon the power of the States.’” (Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Comm’n (1977) 429 U.S. 318, 328 [ 50 L.Ed.2d 514, 523 , 97 S.Ct. 599 ], quoting Freeman v. Hewit (1946) 329 U.S. 249, 252 [ 91 L.Ed. 265, 271 , 67 S.Ct. 274 ].) In this respect, the commerce clause resembles the supremacy clause in that it, albeit indirectly, “defines the relative powers of states and the federal government.” (Gianturco, supra, 457 F.Supp. at p. 290

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Roberts v. Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp.green
calctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991But see Roberts v. Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp. (1990) 224 Cal.App.3d 793, 804 [ 274 Cal.Rptr. 139 ].) Southwest requested a definitional instruction which closely resembled the definition of “clear and convincing” which, in Weaver, this court stated should be given.

1991But see Roberts v. Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp. (1990) 224 Cal.App.3d 793, 804 [ 274 Cal.Rptr. 139 ].) Southwest requested a definitional instruction which closely resembled the definition of “clear and convincing” which, in Weaver, this court stated should be given.

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Cain green
cal · 1995
1 sentence

2026For the same reason, defendant’s related claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to request a definitional instruction is also unavailing.” (People v. Cain, supra, 10 Cal.4th at p. 44 .) So too here.

12026–2026
People v. Lopez green
calctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2025B.L. asserts that that condition “lacks sufficient detail to provide [him] with fair warning of what activities are prohibited.” B.L.’s assertion is unavailing because he fails to recognize the definitional framework provided by condition No. 26 for “the words gang and gang-related activity.” Considering condition No. 21 together with condition No. 26, we conclude condition No. 21 is not unconstitutionally vague with respect to its restrictions on B.L.’s participation in “any gang activity” and his visits to “an area of gang-related activity.” (See In re Oswaldo R. (2017) 11 Cal.App.5th 409 ,

2025B.L. asserts that that condition “lacks sufficient detail to provide [him] with fair warning of what activities are prohibited.” B.L.’s assertion is unavailing because he fails to recognize the definitional framework provided by condition No. 26 for “the words gang and gang-related activity.” Considering condition No. 21 together with condition No. 26, we conclude condition No. 21 is not unconstitutionally vague with respect to its restrictions on B.L.’s participation in “any gang activity” and his visits to “an area of gang-related activity.” (See In re Oswaldo R. (2017) 11 Cal.App.5th 409 ,

12025–2025
People v. Oswaldo R. green
calctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2025B.L. asserts that that condition “lacks sufficient detail to provide [him] with fair warning of what activities are prohibited.” B.L.’s assertion is unavailing because he fails to recognize the definitional framework provided by condition No. 26 for “the words gang and gang-related activity.” Considering condition No. 21 together with condition No. 26, we conclude condition No. 21 is not unconstitutionally vague with respect to its restrictions on B.L.’s participation in “any gang activity” and his visits to “an area of gang-related activity.” (See In re Oswaldo R. (2017) 11 Cal.App.5th 409 ,

12025–2025
Delfino v. Agilent Technologies, Inc. green
calctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2021Plaintiffs’ Causes of Action Treat Salesforce as a Publisher or Speaker of Information Provided by Someone Other than Salesforce Having determined that the Second Amended Complaint alleges that Salesforce is the provider of an interactive computer service, we must now consider whether the alleged causes of action treat Salesforce as the publisher or speaker of information provided by another information content provider, as required for immunity under section 230(c)(1). ( Delfino, supra, 145 Cal.App.4th at pp. 804-805.) Here, the plaintiffs allege they were injured by online advertising, place

12021–2021
Zango, Inc. v. Kaspersky Lab, Inc. green
ca9 · 2009
1 sentence

2021Plaintiffs allege Salesforce provided Backpage with software that included tools that allowed Backpage to “contact and procure customers,” “identif[y] and categoriz[e] sales opportunities,” “gather[ ] and manag[e] information from Backpage’s traffickers and pimps’ public social media activity,” and “collect[ ] and manag[e] traffickers’ and pimps’ data across multiple sources and channels.” (SAC ¶¶ 147, 150.) In other words, plaintiffs allege that Salesforce is “a provider of . . . enabling tools that . . . transmit, receive, display, forward . . . search, . . . organize, [or] reorganize . . .

12021–2021
Brown v. Smith green
calctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2020And while he admits he had no objection to the wording of CACI No. 418, Teed asserts the trial court should have clarified the accompanying instruction defining “contractor” by giving his proposed Special Jury Instruction No. 2, entitled, “Construction managers are not required to be licensed under California law.” The trial court did not err in rejecting Teed’s proposed definition of “contractor.” 23 “In general, ‘[i]nstructions in the language of a statute should only be given “ ‘if the jury would have no difficulty in understanding the statute without guidance from the court.’ ” [Citations.

12020–2020
People v. Quang Minh Tran green
cal · 2011
1 sentence

2013Ruiz argues such an objection would have succeeded, and that, absent the evidence of his prior offense, the result of his second trial would have been more favorable. 11 The court’s subsequent instructions to the jury included an instruction that the gang enhancement required proof of a pattern of criminal gang activity, and included this definitional instruction: “A pattern of criminal gang activity, as used here, means . . . [¶] [t]he commission of or conviction of: (1) assault with a semiautomatic firearm in violation of Penal Code section 245, (2) prohibited possession of a firearm as set

12013–2013
People v. Kirkpatrick green
cal · 1994
2 sentences

2008As we have previously held, however, such a definitional instruction is not required for these commonly understood terms. ( People v. Kirkpatrick (1994) 7 Cal.4th 988, 1018 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 818 , 874 P.2d 248 ; People v. Malone (1988) 47 Cal.3d 1, 55 , 252 Cal.Rptr. 525 , 762 P.2d 1249 .) Because the trial court's choice of its own instruction over CALJIC No. 8.88 did not result in the jurors being misled as to their sentencing discretion and responsibility, we also reject defendant's claim the court's instruction denied him his rights under the Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U

2008As we have previously held, however, such a definitional instruction is not required for these commonly understood terms. ( People v. Kirkpatrick (1994) 7 Cal.4th 988, 1018 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 818 , 874 P.2d 248 ; People v. Malone (1988) 47 Cal.3d 1, 55 , 252 Cal.Rptr. 525 , 762 P.2d 1249 .) Because the trial court's choice of its own instruction over CALJIC No. 8.88 did not result in the jurors being misled as to their sentencing discretion and responsibility, we also reject defendant's claim the court's instruction denied him his rights under the Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U

12008–2008
People v. Malone green
cal · 1988
2 sentences

2008As we have previously held, however, such a definitional instruction is not required for these commonly understood terms. ( People v. Kirkpatrick (1994) 7 Cal.4th 988, 1018 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 818 , 874 P.2d 248 ; People v. Malone (1988) 47 Cal.3d 1, 55 , 252 Cal.Rptr. 525 , 762 P.2d 1249 .) Because the trial court's choice of its own instruction over CALJIC No. 8.88 did not result in the jurors being misled as to their sentencing discretion and responsibility, we also reject defendant's claim the court's instruction denied him his rights under the Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U

2008As we have previously held, however, such a definitional instruction is not required for these commonly understood terms. ( People v. Kirkpatrick (1994) 7 Cal.4th 988, 1018 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 818 , 874 P.2d 248 ; People v. Malone (1988) 47 Cal.3d 1, 55 , 252 Cal.Rptr. 525 , 762 P.2d 1249 .) Because the trial court's choice of its own instruction over CALJIC No. 8.88 did not result in the jurors being misled as to their sentencing discretion and responsibility, we also reject defendant's claim the court's instruction denied him his rights under the Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U

12008–2008
Quigley v. Pet, Inc. green
calctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1991There is no credible or persuasive California authority which supports a Seaman's cause of action on either the first or third of these examples. [21] As noted, we have previously expressed a similar view. ( Careau, supra, 222 Cal. App.3d at pp. 1397-1398, fn. 22.) [22] Radell, involving a dispute between partners, noted that there was an apparent split of authority (between Quigley v. Pet, Inc., supra, 162 Cal. App.3d 877 and Multiplex Ins.

11991–1991
Livermore v. Waite green
cal · 1894
1 sentence

1991A “revision” denotes a change that is qualitatively or quantitatively extensive, affecting the “underlying principles upon which [the Constitution] rests” or the “substantial entirety of the instrument.” (Livermore v. Waite, supra, 102 Cal. at p. 118 .) By contrast, an “amendment” denotes a change that is qualitatively and quantitatively limited, making a modification “within the lines of the original instrument as will effect an improvement, or better cany out the purpose for which it was framed.” (Id. at pp. 118-119.) 2 I now turn to the question whether Proposition 140 amounts to an unconst

11991–1991
People v. Forte green
calctapp · 1988
2 sentences

1989(Id., at p. 135.) The Court of Appeal concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.01, 14.50, and 3.31 do not adequately inform the jury of the necessary elements for convicting the defendant as an aider and abettor to burglary. (190 Cal.App.3d at pp. 135, 137.) Specifically, the court noted that CALJIC No. 3.01 is “the source of the ambiguity” (id., at p. 137) because it “does not inform the jury when the ‘commission’ of the burglary is over; it does not say at what point the putative aider and abettor must gain the knowledge of the perpetrator’s unlawful purpose.” (Id., at p. 135.) When given with CALJIC No

1989(Id., at p. 135.) The Court of Appeal concluded that CALJIC Nos. 3.01, 14.50, and 3.31 do not adequately inform the jury of the necessary elements for convicting the defendant as an aider and abettor to burglary. (190 Cal.App.3d at pp. 135, 137.) Specifically, the court noted that CALJIC No. 3.01 is “the source of the ambiguity” (id., at p. 137) because it “does not inform the jury when the ‘commission’ of the burglary is over; it does not say at what point the putative aider and abettor must gain the knowledge of the perpetrator’s unlawful purpose.” (Id., at p. 135.) When given with CALJIC No

11989–1989
United States v. Mendenhall green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1987The California Supreme Court has found a detention whenever an officer accosts an individual on suspicion that the person “may be personally involved in some criminal activity . . . .” (In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 895 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366 , 582 P.2d 957 ].) More recently, the California Supreme Court in Wilson v. Superior Court (1983) 34 Cal.3d 777, 790 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 671 , 670 P.2d 325 ], adopted the definitional standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Mendenhall (1980) 446 U.S. 544 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 497, 554 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ]: “[A] person has been ‘seiz

1987The California Supreme Court has found a detention whenever an officer accosts an individual on suspicion that the person “may be personally involved in some criminal activity . . . .” (In re Tony C. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 888, 895 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 366 , 582 P.2d 957 ].) More recently, the California Supreme Court in Wilson v. Superior Court (1983) 34 Cal.3d 777, 790 [ 195 Cal.Rptr. 671 , 670 P.2d 325 ], adopted the definitional standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Mendenhall (1980) 446 U.S. 544 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 497, 554 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ]: “[A] person has been ‘seiz

11987–1987
San Diego Unified Port District v. Gianturco green
casd · 1978
2 sentences

1986I, § 8, cl. 3.) As the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized, “‘[t]he Commerce Clause, even without implementing legislation by Congress is a limitation upon the power of the States.’” (Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Comm’n (1977) 429 U.S. 318, 328 [ 50 L.Ed.2d 514, 523 , 97 S.Ct. 599 ], quoting Freeman v. Hewit (1946) 329 U.S. 249, 252 [ 91 L.Ed. 265, 271 , 67 S.Ct. 274 ].) In this respect, the commerce clause resembles the supremacy clause in that it, albeit indirectly, “defines the relative powers of states and the federal government.” (Gianturco, supra, 457 F.Supp. at p. 290

1986I, § 8, cl. 3.) (5) As the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized, "`[t]he Commerce Clause, even without implementing legislation by Congress is a limitation upon the power of the States.'" ( Boston Stock Exchange v. State Tax Comm'n (1977) 429 U.S. 318, 328 [ 50 L.Ed.2d 514, 523 , 97 S.Ct. 599 ], quoting Freeman v. Hewit (1946) 329 U.S. 249, 252 [ 91 L.Ed. 265, 271 , 67 S.Ct. 274 ].) In this respect, the commerce clause resembles the supremacy clause in that it, albeit indirectly, "defines the relative powers of states and the federal government." ( Gianturco, supra, 457 F. Supp. at

11986–1986

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CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (5)

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