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16 California opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2023 1 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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Eichler Homes, Inc. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, Londongreen2 sentences1987(CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co. (1986) 176 Cal.App.3d 598, 605 [ 222 Cal.Rptr. 276 ].) Appellants repeat the well-accepted rule that “the carrier must defend a suit which potentially seeks damages within the coverage of the policy . . . .” (Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 263, 275 [ 54 Cal.Rptr. 104 , 419 P.2d 168 ].) Appellants properly note: “The insurer’s obligation to defend is not dependent on the facts contained in the complaint alone; the insurer must furnish a defense when it learns of facts from any source that create the potential of liability under i 1987(CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co. (1986) 176 Cal.App.3d 598, 605 [ 222 Cal.Rptr. 276 ].) Appellants repeat the well-accepted rule that “the carrier must defend a suit which potentially seeks damages within the coverage of the policy . . . .” (Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 263, 275 [ 54 Cal.Rptr. 104 , 419 P.2d 168 ].) Appellants properly note: “The insurer’s obligation to defend is not dependent on the facts contained in the complaint alone; the insurer must furnish a defense when it learns of facts from any source that create the potential of liability under i | 2 | 2 |
CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co.green2 sentences1987(CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co. (1986) 176 Cal.App.3d 598, 605 [ 222 Cal.Rptr. 276 ].) Appellants repeat the well-accepted rule that “the carrier must defend a suit which potentially seeks damages within the coverage of the policy . . . .” (Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 263, 275 [ 54 Cal.Rptr. 104 , 419 P.2d 168 ].) Appellants properly note: “The insurer’s obligation to defend is not dependent on the facts contained in the complaint alone; the insurer must furnish a defense when it learns of facts from any source that create the potential of liability under i 1987(CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co. (1986) 176 Cal.App.3d 598, 605 [ 222 Cal.Rptr. 276 ].) Appellants repeat the well-accepted rule that “the carrier must defend a suit which potentially seeks damages within the coverage of the policy . . . .” (Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 263, 275 [ 54 Cal.Rptr. 104 , 419 P.2d 168 ].) Appellants properly note: “The insurer’s obligation to defend is not dependent on the facts contained in the complaint alone; the insurer must furnish a defense when it learns of facts from any source that create the potential of liability under i | 2 | 2 |
Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co.green2 sentences1987(CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co. (1986) 176 Cal.App.3d 598, 605 [ 222 Cal.Rptr. 276 ].) Appellants repeat the well-accepted rule that “the carrier must defend a suit which potentially seeks damages within the coverage of the policy . . . .” (Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 263, 275 [ 54 Cal.Rptr. 104 , 419 P.2d 168 ].) Appellants properly note: “The insurer’s obligation to defend is not dependent on the facts contained in the complaint alone; the insurer must furnish a defense when it learns of facts from any source that create the potential of liability under i 1987(CNA Casualty of California v. Seaboard Surety Co. (1986) 176 Cal.App.3d 598, 605 [ 222 Cal.Rptr. 276 ].) Appellants repeat the well-accepted rule that “the carrier must defend a suit which potentially seeks damages within the coverage of the policy . . . .” (Gray v. Zurich Insurance Co. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 263, 275 [ 54 Cal.Rptr. 104 , 419 P.2d 168 ].) Appellants properly note: “The insurer’s obligation to defend is not dependent on the facts contained in the complaint alone; the insurer must furnish a defense when it learns of facts from any source that create the potential of liability under i | 2 | 2 |
People v. N.R. (In re N.R.)green1 sentence2023(In re N.R. (2017) 15 Cal.App.5th 590, 598 [claim involving “issue of fact rather than a pure question of law” is forfeited by failure to raise it below].) Further, a plaintiff may not avoid summary judgment by arguing the existence of a cause of action not alleged in the operative complaint. | 1 | 1 |
Sprague v. Equifax, Inc.green1 sentence2019(See Sprague v. Equifax, Inc. (1985) 166 Cal.App.3d 1012, 1050 (Sprague) [stating the well-accepted principle that " 'every brief should contain a legal argument with citation of authorities on the points made," and that "[i]f none is furnished on a particular point, the court may treat it as waived, and pass it without consideration' [citation]].") To the contrary, the plain language of section 386, subdivision (e) provides otherwise. | 1 | 1 |
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Ben C.green1 sentence2014However, in light of the unintelligible and unsupported nature of the challenges made to the judgment of dismissal, we are unable to " 'proceed to the merits of any unraised "points." ' " (Conservatorship of Ben C., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 544, fn. 8 ; rules 8.204(a)(1)(B), 8.204(a)(2)(C) [legal arguments and authorities required of an appellant, as well as summary of significant facts in the record].) We accordingly treat any underlying potential arguments as waived, and we resort to the well-accepted presumption that the judgment is legally sound and supported by the evidence. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Brendlingreen1 sentence2012(Brendlin, supra, 45 Cal.4th at p. 270.) It observed that temporal proximity between those two events is most relevant when the alleged attenuating factor was a volitional act by the defendant, such as resisting arrest or flight, because in such cases a brief lapse of time makes it more likely the search was the product of the detention itself. | 1 | 1 |
Ferreira v. GRAY, CARY, WARE & FREIENDRICHgreen2 sentences2004Placing this conclusion in the context of the well-accepted principle that “the tort of malicious prosecution has a potential chilling effect on the willingness of persons to report crimes” 7 (Ferreira v. Gray, Cary, Ware & Freidenrich (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 409, 413 [ 104 Cal.Rptr.2d 683 ]), we hold that a malicious prosecution action predicated upon a defendant’s alleged participation in procuring a criminal prosecution against a plaintiff falls within the ambit of the anti-SLAPP statute. 2004Placing this conclusion in the context of the well-accepted principle that “the tort of malicious prosecution has a potential chilling effect on the willingness of persons to report crimes” 7 (Ferreira v. Gray, Cary, Ware & Freidenrich (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 409, 413 [ 104 Cal.Rptr.2d 683 ]), we hold that a malicious prosecution action predicated upon a defendant’s alleged participation in procuring a criminal prosecution against a plaintiff falls within the ambit of the anti-SLAPP statute. | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences1997(Williams v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal.4th 337, 352 [ 19 Cal.Rptr.2d 882 , 852 P.2d 377 ].) However, the authorities cited by respondent do not provide a helpful analogy, since Revenue and Taxation Code section 1605.6 does not set a time limit for doing some act, but prescribes a number of days of required notice. 1997(Williams v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal.4th 337, 352 [ 19 Cal.Rptr.2d 882 , 852 P.2d 377 ].) However, the authorities cited by respondent do not provide a helpful analogy, since Revenue and Taxation Code section 1605.6 does not set a time limit for doing some act, but prescribes a number of days of required notice. | 1 | 1 |
Kaplan's Fruit & Produce Co. v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences1993(ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 449 ; see, e.g., 2B Sutherland, Statutory Construction (5th ed. 1992) § 52.02, pp. 198-201; Kaplan’s Fruit & Produce Co. v. Superior Court (1979) 26 Cal.3d 60, 65 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 745 , 603 P.2d 1341 ].) Because the original version of the CPRA was “modeled on” the FOIA, the “judicial construction and legislative history of the federal act serve[d] to illuminate the interpretation of its California counterpart” (ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 447 ), particularly the CPRA’s undefined term “intelligence information” (§ 6254, subd. (f)). 1993(ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 449 ; see, e.g., 2B Sutherland, Statutory Construction (5th ed. 1992) § 52.02, pp. 198-201; Kaplan’s Fruit & Produce Co. v. Superior Court (1979) 26 Cal.3d 60, 65 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 745 , 603 P.2d 1341 ].) Because the original version of the CPRA was “modeled on” the FOIA, the “judicial construction and legislative history of the federal act serve[d] to illuminate the interpretation of its California counterpart” (ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 447 ), particularly the CPRA’s undefined term “intelligence information” (§ 6254, subd. (f)). | 1 | 1 |
Fong v. Rossigreen2 sentences1992It is a well-accepted principle of contract interpretation that “[a]ll applicable laws and ordinances in existence when the agreement is made become a part thereof as fully as if incorporated by reference. [Citations.]” (1 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (9th ed. 1987) Contracts, § 692, pp. 625-626.) For example, in Fong v. Rossi (1948) 87 Cal.App.2d 20, 22 [ 195 P.2d 854 ], a lease was construed as impliedly providing for the transfer of certain licenses in the manner authorized by law. 1992It is a well-accepted principle of contract interpretation that “[a]ll applicable laws and ordinances in existence when the agreement is made become a part thereof as fully as if incorporated by reference. [Citations.]” (1 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (9th ed. 1987) Contracts, § 692, pp. 625-626.) For example, in Fong v. Rossi (1948) 87 Cal.App.2d 20, 22 [ 195 P.2d 854 ], a lease was construed as impliedly providing for the transfer of certain licenses in the manner authorized by law. | 1 | 1 |
Mulder v. Cashogreen2 sentences1992In Mulder v. Casho (1964) 61 Cal.2d 633, 637 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 705 , 394 P.2d 545 ], certain Vehicle Code sections, intended to provide protections to the general public as well as purchasers of vehicles, were held to constitute “implied-in-law terms of every sales contract to which they are applicable” (ibid) and could not be waived or defeated by the parties’ agreement. 1992In Mulder v. Casho (1964) 61 Cal.2d 633, 637 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 705 , 394 P.2d 545 ], certain Vehicle Code sections, intended to provide protections to the general public as well as purchasers of vehicles, were held to constitute “implied-in-law terms of every sales contract to which they are applicable” (ibid) and could not be waived or defeated by the parties’ agreement. | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. County of San Joaquingreen2 sentences1991It is a well-accepted principle of statutory interpretation that when “1 “ ‘a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provision, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject [or the same subject] ... is significant to show that a different intention existed.’ ” ’ ” ([Williams v. County of San Joaquin (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d 1326, 1332-1333 [ 275 Cal.Rptr. 302 ], quoting People v. Drake (1977) 19 Cal.3d 749, 755 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 720 , 566 P.2d 622 ], quoting People v. Valentine (1946) 28 Cal.2d 121,142 [ 169 P.2d 1 ], quoting 23 Cal.Jur. 778, § 1991It is a well-accepted principle of statutory interpretation that when “1 “ ‘a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provision, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject [or the same subject] ... is significant to show that a different intention existed.’ ” ’ ” ([Williams v. County of San Joaquin (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d 1326, 1332-1333 [ 275 Cal.Rptr. 302 ], quoting People v. Drake (1977) 19 Cal.3d 749, 755 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 720 , 566 P.2d 622 ], quoting People v. Valentine (1946) 28 Cal.2d 121,142 [ 169 P.2d 1 ], quoting 23 Cal.Jur. 778, § | 1 | 1 |
People v. Drakegreen2 sentences1991It is a well-accepted principle of statutory interpretation that when “1 “ ‘a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provision, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject [or the same subject] ... is significant to show that a different intention existed.’ ” ’ ” ([Williams v. County of San Joaquin (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d 1326, 1332-1333 [ 275 Cal.Rptr. 302 ], quoting People v. Drake (1977) 19 Cal.3d 749, 755 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 720 , 566 P.2d 622 ], quoting People v. Valentine (1946) 28 Cal.2d 121,142 [ 169 P.2d 1 ], quoting 23 Cal.Jur. 778, § 1991It is a well-accepted principle of statutory interpretation that when “1 “ ‘a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provision, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject [or the same subject] ... is significant to show that a different intention existed.’ ” ’ ” ([Williams v. County of San Joaquin (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d 1326, 1332-1333 [ 275 Cal.Rptr. 302 ], quoting People v. Drake (1977) 19 Cal.3d 749, 755 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 720 , 566 P.2d 622 ], quoting People v. Valentine (1946) 28 Cal.2d 121,142 [ 169 P.2d 1 ], quoting 23 Cal.Jur. 778, § | 1 | 1 |
People v. Valentinegreen2 sentences1991It is a well-accepted principle of statutory interpretation that when “1 “ ‘a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provision, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject [or the same subject] ... is significant to show that a different intention existed.’ ” ’ ” ([Williams v. County of San Joaquin (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d 1326, 1332-1333 [ 275 Cal.Rptr. 302 ], quoting People v. Drake (1977) 19 Cal.3d 749, 755 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 720 , 566 P.2d 622 ], quoting People v. Valentine (1946) 28 Cal.2d 121,142 [ 169 P.2d 1 ], quoting 23 Cal.Jur. 778, § 1991It is a well-accepted principle of statutory interpretation that when “1 “ ‘a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provision, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject [or the same subject] ... is significant to show that a different intention existed.’ ” ’ ” ([Williams v. County of San Joaquin (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d 1326, 1332-1333 [ 275 Cal.Rptr. 302 ], quoting People v. Drake (1977) 19 Cal.3d 749, 755 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 720 , 566 P.2d 622 ], quoting People v. Valentine (1946) 28 Cal.2d 121,142 [ 169 P.2d 1 ], quoting 23 Cal.Jur. 778, § | 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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Nelson v. Avondale Homeowners Assn.
green
2 sentences2014(Nelson v. Avondale 6 Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th 857, 862 ; In re Angel L., supra, 159 Cal.App.4th 1127, 1136-1137 .) DISPOSITION The appeal is dismissed. 2014(Nelson v. Avondale 6 Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th 857, 862 ; In re Angel L., supra, 159 Cal.App.4th 1127, 1136-1137 .) DISPOSITION The appeal is dismissed. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. L.L.
green
1 sentence2014(Nelson v. Avondale 6 Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th 857, 862 ; In re Angel L., supra, 159 Cal.App.4th 1127, 1136-1137 .) DISPOSITION The appeal is dismissed. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Stoll
green
2 sentences2000In People v. Stoll (1927) 84 Cal.App. 99 , 257 P. 583 , the Second District Court of Appeal inferred that Stratton 's "too young to be able to give legal assent" reference was based on what the Second District referred to as the "age of consent" which it claimed was set forth in Penal Code section 261. 2000In People v. Stoll (1927) 84 Cal.App. 99 , 257 P. 583 , the Second District Court of Appeal inferred that Stratton 's "too young to be able to give legal assent" reference was based on what the Second District referred to as the "age of consent" which it claimed was set forth in Penal Code section 261. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
State v. Stalker
green
1 sentence2000A leading out-of-state decision a few years later made a similar statement, but it supported this statement with an analysis based explicitly on the well-accepted rule that a person under the age of 14 is presumptively incapable of committing a crime. ( State v. Stalker (1915) 169 Iowa 396 , 151 N.W. 527 ; see Pen.Code, § 26.) In Stalker, the Iowa Supreme Court held that a 13-year-old participant in an act of incest could be considered an accomplice if there was evidence that she knew of the wrongfulness of her conduct. ( Stalker at p. 527.) The first California appellate case which actually a | 1 | 2000–2000 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California, Inc. v. Deukmejian
green
2 sentences1993(ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 449 ; see, e.g., 2B Sutherland, Statutory Construction (5th ed. 1992) § 52.02, pp. 198-201; Kaplan’s Fruit & Produce Co. v. Superior Court (1979) 26 Cal.3d 60, 65 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 745 , 603 P.2d 1341 ].) Because the original version of the CPRA was “modeled on” the FOIA, the “judicial construction and legislative history of the federal act serve[d] to illuminate the interpretation of its California counterpart” (ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 447 ), particularly the CPRA’s undefined term “intelligence information” (§ 6254, subd. (f)). 1993(ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 449 ; see, e.g., 2B Sutherland, Statutory Construction (5th ed. 1992) § 52.02, pp. 198-201; Kaplan’s Fruit & Produce Co. v. Superior Court (1979) 26 Cal.3d 60, 65 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 745 , 603 P.2d 1341 ].) Because the original version of the CPRA was “modeled on” the FOIA, the “judicial construction and legislative history of the federal act serve[d] to illuminate the interpretation of its California counterpart” (ACLU, supra, 32 Cal.3d at p. 447 ), particularly the CPRA’s undefined term “intelligence information” (§ 6254, subd. (f)). | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Walter Camp v. Board of Supervisors
green
1 sentence1991There Is No Statutory Requirement That a General Plan Be Organized or Kept in Any Particular Format or Location There is no statutory requirement, within the Government Code provisions related to general plans, that a general plan be kept in such a *297 format that it is “available to the public, landowners, city staff and decision makers.” The only statutory language related to this issue is found in section 65301, subdivisions (a) and (b), which provide that the plan may be adopted “in any format deemed appropriate or convenient by the legislative body, including the combining of elements” a | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Sandstrom v. Montana
green
2 sentences1986As Luparello views it, both theories work to presume conclusively the accomplice shares the perpetrator's intent and thereby runs afoul of Sandstrom v. Montana (1979) 442 U.S. 510 [61 *Page 439 L.Ed.2d 39, 99 S.Ct. 2450 ]. 1986As Luparello views it, both theories work to presume conclusively the accomplice shares the perpetrator's intent and thereby runs afoul of Sandstrom v. Montana (1979) 442 U.S. 510 [61 *Page 439 L.Ed.2d 39, 99 S.Ct. 2450 ]. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
City of San Luis Obispo v. Brizzolara
green
2 sentences1936The case of City of San Luis Obispo v. Brizzolara, 100 Cal. 434 [ 34 Pac. 1083 ], at most sets forth the well-accepted rule in this state. 1936The case of City of San Luis Obispo v. Brizzolara, 100 Cal. 434 [ 34 Pac. 1083 ], at most sets forth the well-accepted rule in this state. | 1 | 1936–1936 |
People v. Sanders
green
2 sentences1933The statement does not come within the principle announced in People v. Canfield, 173 Cal. 309 [ 159 Pac. 1046 ], but rather within the well-accepted rule of People v. Sanders, 114 Cal. 216 [ 46 Pac. 153, 157 ]. 1933The statement does not come within the principle announced in People v. Canfield, 173 Cal. 309 [ 159 Pac. 1046 ], but rather within the well-accepted rule of People v. Sanders, 114 Cal. 216 [ 46 Pac. 153, 157 ]. | 1 | 1933–1933 |
People v. Canfield
green
2 sentences1933The statement does not come within the principle announced in People v. Canfield, 173 Cal. 309 [ 159 Pac. 1046 ], but rather within the well-accepted rule of People v. Sanders, 114 Cal. 216 [ 46 Pac. 153, 157 ]. 1933The statement does not come within the principle announced in People v. Canfield, 173 Cal. 309 [ 159 Pac. 1046 ], but rather within the well-accepted rule of People v. Sanders, 114 Cal. 216 [ 46 Pac. 153, 157 ]. | 1 | 1933–1933 |
Burch v. . Newbury
green
1 sentence1905This case is not at all like that, presented in Burch v. Newbury, 10 N. Y. 374 , where, in the construction of a statute, the supreme court of New York reiterated the well-accepted rule that where words or phrases are obscure or doubtful, the intention of the legislature is te be resorted to in order to find the meaning. | 1 | 1905–1905 |
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.