16 California opinions name it 2 courts 1945–2025 5 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. Williamsgreen2 sentences2015(See People v. Williams (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 649, 657 [addressing the merits of a claim, despite its forfeiture, to preclude a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel].) We conclude that Woods's claim is without merit. 2015(See People v. Williams (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 649, 657 [ 72 Cal.Rptr.2d 58 ] [addressing the merits of a claim, despite its forfeiture, to preclude a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel].) We conclude that Woods’s claim is without merit. | 2 | 2 |
Smyth v. Bermangreen1 sentence2025(Owens v. Kings Supermarket (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 379, 384 ; see Smyth v. Berman (2019) 31 Cal.App.5th 183, 196 [sham pleading doctrine prevented plaintiffs from making factually inconsistent allegations in amended complaints].) Here, Mack’s motion expressly stated that the unnotarized and unrecorded quitclaim deed for the Palmdale property—the sole documentary evidence for Woods’s claim to the property in her original petition—was omitted from her amended petition. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Woodsgreen1 sentence2021(Woods, supra, 19 Cal.App.5th at p. 1091 [“the amendment to subdivision (h) of . . . section 5 12022.53 . . . will take effect before the judgment in this case is final”]; Alexander, supra, 45 Cal.App.5th at p. 345 [“the Woods defendant’s case was on direct appeal [citation]–i.e., his conviction was not yet final”].) Moreover, the Penal Code itself undermines Neufeld’s argument, declaring that “[n]o part of it is retroactive, unless expressly so declared.” (§ 3.) The Supreme Court’s guidance about section 3 and specifically in the context of Estrada are no more helpful for Neufeld: “We have de | 1 | 1 |
People v. Guiuangreen1 sentence2016The California Supreme Court has explained that, "'[g]enerally, a party may not complain on appeal that an instruction correct in law and responsive to the evidence was too general or incomplete unless the party has requested appropriate clarifying or amplifying language.'" (People v. Guiuan (1998) 18 Cal.4th 558, 570 (Guiuan), italics added.) Here, the Attorney General asserts that Woods "forfeited any objection to the instruction"—CALCRIM No. 334 (discussed, ante)—"as given by failing to request the modification or clarification that Walker was an accomplice . . . ." However, the Attorney Ge | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Kiddgreen1 sentence2016(See Williams v. Kidd (1915) 170 Cal. 631, 648-649 [notary's failure to record deed in his journal, as required by statute then in effect, could be considered in evaluating whether deed had been effectively delivered].) The trial court's refusal to consider the lack of a thumbprint in Raquel's notary journal was error.5 However, we 4 The thumbprint requirement was instituted to stem the "growing problem of falsified loan documents" and forgeries; the Assembly Judiciary Committee expressed concern that real estate documents were being "recorded with forged signatures and false notarizations wit | 1 | 1 |
Tanner v. Title Insurance & Trust Co.green2 sentences1945The suspension of gold mining operations created a condition beyond Moore's control, and constitutes a delay caused by operation of law, excusing performance by him. [1a] Since Moore has not appealed from the judgment and the Woods do not challenge the portion of it which requires him to bear all maintenance expenses incurred during such times as he is "unable to work" the mine "by reason of strikes, lockouts, governmental regulations or any other causes beyond [his] ... control," it follows that the obligations of the litigants must be determined in accordance with that construction of their 1945The suspension of gold mining operations created a condition beyond Moore's control, and constitutes a delay caused by operation of law, excusing performance by him. [1a] Since Moore has not appealed from the judgment and the Woods do not challenge the portion of it which requires him to bear all maintenance expenses incurred during such times as he is "unable to work" the mine "by reason of strikes, lockouts, governmental regulations or any other causes beyond [his] ... control," it follows that the obligations of the litigants must be determined in accordance with that construction of their | 1 | 1 |
Roy v. Salisburygreen2 sentences1945The suspension of gold mining operations created a condition beyond Moore's control, and constitutes a delay caused by operation of law, excusing performance by him. [1a] Since Moore has not appealed from the judgment and the Woods do not challenge the portion of it which requires him to bear all maintenance expenses incurred during such times as he is "unable to work" the mine "by reason of strikes, lockouts, governmental regulations or any other causes beyond [his] ... control," it follows that the obligations of the litigants must be determined in accordance with that construction of their 1945The suspension of gold mining operations created a condition beyond Moore's control, and constitutes a delay caused by operation of law, excusing performance by him. [1a] Since Moore has not appealed from the judgment and the Woods do not challenge the portion of it which requires him to bear all maintenance expenses incurred during such times as he is "unable to work" the mine "by reason of strikes, lockouts, governmental regulations or any other causes beyond [his] ... control," it follows that the obligations of the litigants must be determined in accordance with that construction of their | 1 | 1 |
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Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board
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2 sentences2001(See Yee v. Mobilehome Park Rental Review Bd., supra, 62 Cal. App.4th at pp. 1414-1415, 73 Cal.Rptr.2d 227 [10 percent return on equity in 1994 considered fair by both parties].) [4] Moreover, as explained above, one measure of whether a regulated enterprise is allowed to operate successfully is whether it continues to attract necessary capital. ( Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 772 , 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 672 , 941 P.2d 851 .) We note that in 1993, during the period that the Gallands were subject to supposedly confiscatory rent ceilings, they were able to obtain a $3 million refinancing loan on the 2001(See Yee v. Mobilehome Park Rental Review Bd., supra, 62 Cal. App.4th at pp. 1414-1415, 73 Cal.Rptr.2d 227 [10 percent return on equity in 1994 considered fair by both parties].) [4] Moreover, as explained above, one measure of whether a regulated enterprise is allowed to operate successfully is whether it continues to attract necessary capital. ( Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 772 , 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 672 , 941 P.2d 851 .) We note that in 1993, during the period that the Gallands were subject to supposedly confiscatory rent ceilings, they were able to obtain a $3 million refinancing loan on the | 2 | 2001–2001 |
Owens v. Kings Supermarket
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1 sentence2025(Owens v. Kings Supermarket (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 379, 384 ; see Smyth v. Berman (2019) 31 Cal.App.5th 183, 196 [sham pleading doctrine prevented plaintiffs from making factually inconsistent allegations in amended complaints].) Here, Mack’s motion expressly stated that the unnotarized and unrecorded quitclaim deed for the Palmdale property—the sole documentary evidence for Woods’s claim to the property in her original petition—was omitted from her amended petition. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Akins
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1 sentence2023(Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281 , 1295–1296; People v. Akins (2005) 128 Cal.App.4th 1376, 1385 .) We cannot evaluate Woods’s claim of insufficient evidence without reviewing the trial transcripts the court relied on as the basis for its ruling, as expressly permitted by section 1172.6, subdivision (d)(3). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Maria P. v. Riles
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1 sentence2023(Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281 , 1295–1296; People v. Akins (2005) 128 Cal.App.4th 1376, 1385 .) We cannot evaluate Woods’s claim of insufficient evidence without reviewing the trial transcripts the court relied on as the basis for its ruling, as expressly permitted by section 1172.6, subdivision (d)(3). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Flatley v. Mauro
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2 sentences2021Woods’s evidence—her own declaration and that of a coworker—tends to support her contention that her statements to Elk were true, but does not “‘“defeat[] that submitted by the plaintiff[s] as a matter of law.”’” ( Flatley, supra, 39 Cal.4th 299, 325-326 .) 10 Regan stated in his declaration: “I do not drink alcohol during working hours.” His declaration questioned the notion that Woods could have smelled alcohol on his breath: “Given my work location [in northern California] and Ms. Woods’[s] work location [in southern California] and our respective positions in the Union, Ms. Woods would hav 2021Woods’s evidence—her own declaration and that of a coworker—tends to support her contention that her statements to Elk were true, but does not “‘“defeat[] that submitted by the plaintiff[s] as a matter of law.”’” ( Flatley, supra, 39 Cal.4th 299, 325-326 .) 10 Regan stated in his declaration: “I do not drink alcohol during working hours.” His declaration questioned the notion that Woods could have smelled alcohol on his breath: “Given my work location [in northern California] and Ms. Woods’[s] work location [in southern California] and our respective positions in the Union, Ms. Woods would hav | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Brown
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1 sentence2021(Woods, supra, 19 Cal.App.5th at p. 1091 [“the amendment to subdivision (h) of . . . section 5 12022.53 . . . will take effect before the judgment in this case is final”]; Alexander, supra, 45 Cal.App.5th at p. 345 [“the Woods defendant’s case was on direct appeal [citation]–i.e., his conviction was not yet final”].) Moreover, the Penal Code itself undermines Neufeld’s argument, declaring that “[n]o part of it is retroactive, unless expressly so declared.” (§ 3.) The Supreme Court’s guidance about section 3 and specifically in the context of Estrada are no more helpful for Neufeld: “We have de | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Faretta v. California
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1 sentence2021Woods exercised his rights under Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806 and represented himself at trial. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
In Re Spencer
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1 sentence2020But the Woods defendant’s case was on direct appeal (id. at p. 1082)— i.e., his conviction was not yet final (Spencer, supra, 63 Cal.2d at p. 405 ). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
People v. Whalen
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1 sentence2016Merits We reject Woods's claim of instructional error, which is based on his contention that the court erred by giving CALCRIM No. 334─under which the jury, before considering Walker's testimony, was required to decide whether he was an accomplice to Barnes's murder─and by failing to instruct the jury sua sponte under CALCRIM No. 335─under which the court would have directed a finding that Walker was an accomplice to the murder─because (Woods asserts) Walker was an accomplice "as a matter of law." As already discussed, whether a witness is an accomplice within the meaning of section 1111 is a | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Avila
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2 sentences2016Merits We reject Woods's claim of instructional error, which is based on his contention that the court erred by giving CALCRIM No. 334─under which the jury, before considering Walker's testimony, was required to decide whether he was an accomplice to Barnes's murder─and by failing to instruct the jury sua sponte under CALCRIM No. 335─under which the court would have directed a finding that Walker was an accomplice to the murder─because (Woods asserts) Walker was an accomplice "as a matter of law." As already discussed, whether a witness is an accomplice within the meaning of section 1111 is a 2016Merits We reject Woods's claim of instructional error, which is based on his contention that the court erred by giving CALCRIM No. 334─under which the jury, before considering Walker's testimony, was required to decide whether he was an accomplice to Barnes's murder─and by failing to instruct the jury sua sponte under CALCRIM No. 335─under which the court would have directed a finding that Walker was an accomplice to the murder─because (Woods asserts) Walker was an accomplice "as a matter of law." As already discussed, whether a witness is an accomplice within the meaning of section 1111 is a | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Johnston
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2 sentences2013(Lee, at p. 60; People v. Johnston (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 1299, 1312 .) There was no evidence of legally adequate provocation in the instant case. 2013(Lee, at p. 60; People v. Johnston (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 1299, 1312 .) There was no evidence of legally adequate provocation in the instant case. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Yee v. Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
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1 sentence2001(See Yee v. Mobilehome Park Rental Review Bd., supra, 62 Cal. App.4th at pp. 1414-1415, 73 Cal.Rptr.2d 227 [10 percent return on equity in 1994 considered fair by both parties].) [4] Moreover, as explained above, one measure of whether a regulated enterprise is allowed to operate successfully is whether it continues to attract necessary capital. ( Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 772 , 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 672 , 941 P.2d 851 .) We note that in 1993, during the period that the Gallands were subject to supposedly confiscatory rent ceilings, they were able to obtain a $3 million refinancing loan on the | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Gikas v. Zolin
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2 sentences1996A holding that the time limit in section 23157, subdivision (g), is mandatory would undermine the Legislature’s overarching intention to “inhibit intoxicated persons from driving on the highways” (Kesler v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 1 Cal.3d at p. 77 ) and elevate procedure over substance to the detriment of the law-abiding users of this state’s roads (see Gikas v. Zolin, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 847 ). 1996A holding that the time limit in section 23157, subdivision (g), is mandatory would undermine the Legislature’s overarching intention to “inhibit intoxicated persons from driving on the highways” (Kesler v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 1 Cal.3d at p. 77 ) and elevate procedure over substance to the detriment of the law-abiding users of this state’s roads (see Gikas v. Zolin, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 847 ). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Kesler v. Department of Motor Vehicles
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2 sentences1996A holding that the time limit in section 23157, subdivision (g), is mandatory would undermine the Legislature’s overarching intention to “inhibit intoxicated persons from driving on the highways” (Kesler v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 1 Cal.3d at p. 77 ) and elevate procedure over substance to the detriment of the law-abiding users of this state’s roads (see Gikas v. Zolin, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 847 ). 1996A holding that the time limit in section 23157, subdivision (g), is mandatory would undermine the Legislature’s overarching intention to “inhibit intoxicated persons from driving on the highways” (Kesler v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 1 Cal.3d at p. 77 ) and elevate procedure over substance to the detriment of the law-abiding users of this state’s roads (see Gikas v. Zolin, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 847 ). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
In Re Ronald E.
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1 sentence1989As we explained in part 1 of this discussion, Ronald E„ supra, 19 Cal.3d 315 , at pages 321-322, squarely holds that entitlement to assert a habeas corpus challenge to a minor’s initial wardship adjudication is waived by a long, unexplained acquiescence in the initial consequences of that adjudication. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
People v. Coffey
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2 sentences1989Sumstine also points out that the In re Woods rule permitting an initial challenge to an enhancement prior by habeas corpus after conviction on the subsequent offense was replaced by People v. Coffey (1967) 67 Cal.2d 204 , at page 215 [ 60 Cal.Rptr. 457 , 430 P.2d 15 ], which requires such challenges to be made before trial on the subsequent offense. 3. 1989Sumstine also points out that the In re Woods rule permitting an initial challenge to an enhancement prior by habeas corpus after conviction on the subsequent offense was replaced by People v. Coffey (1967) 67 Cal.2d 204 , at page 215 [ 60 Cal.Rptr. 457 , 430 P.2d 15 ], which requires such challenges to be made before trial on the subsequent offense. 3. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Commercial Discount Co. v. Cowen
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2 sentences1945The suspension of gold mining operations created a condition beyond Moore's control, and constitutes a delay caused by operation of law, excusing performance by him. [1a] Since Moore has not appealed from the judgment and the Woods do not challenge the portion of it which requires him to bear all maintenance expenses incurred during such times as he is "unable to work" the mine "by reason of strikes, lockouts, governmental regulations or any other causes beyond [his] ... control," it follows that the obligations of the litigants must be determined in accordance with that construction of their 1945The suspension of gold mining operations created a condition beyond Moore's control, and constitutes a delay caused by operation of law, excusing performance by him. [1a] Since Moore has not appealed from the judgment and the Woods do not challenge the portion of it which requires him to bear all maintenance expenses incurred during such times as he is "unable to work" the mine "by reason of strikes, lockouts, governmental regulations or any other causes beyond [his] ... control," it follows that the obligations of the litigants must be determined in accordance with that construction of their | 1 | 1945–1945 |
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