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15 California opinions name it 1 courts 2001–2024 6 in the last five years

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CaseFollowedCited
In Re SCgreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023
2 sentences

2023While it is true an appellant must demonstrate error by presenting meaningful legal analysis supported by citation to facts in the record and legal authority (S.C., supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 408), this argument came late in the brief after Father had already discussed the same facts.

2022VI, § 13 [forbidding reversal of judgment absent a showing of error that “has resulted in a miscarriage of justice”].) Thus, an appellant must demonstrate error through “meaningful legal analysis supported by citations to authority and citations to facts in the record that support the claim of error.” (In re S.C. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 396, 408 , italics added; see also Martine v. Heavenly Valley Limited Partnership (2018) 27 Cal.App.5th 715, 728 ; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B).) “ ‘When legal argument with citation to authority is not furnished on a particular point, we may treat t

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In Re Crystal J.green
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2007
2 sentences

2007A parent “lacks standing to raise issues affecting another person’s interests.” (In re Gary P., supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 876 .) In other words, “an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal.” (In re Crystal J. (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 186, 189 [ 111 Cal.Rptr.2d 646 ].) This proposition has been repeated numerous times, in many different factual contexts.

2007A parent “lacks standing to raise issues affecting another person’s interests.” (In re Gary P., supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 876 .) In other words, “an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal.” (In re Crystal J. (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 186, 189 [ 111 Cal.Rptr.2d 646 ].) This proposition has been repeated numerous times, in many different factual contexts.

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Alki Partners, LP v. DB Fund Services, LLCgreen
calctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023(In re S.C. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 396, 408 (S.C.); Alki Partners, LP v. DB Fund Services, LLC (2016) 4 Cal.App.5th 574, 590, fn. 8 ; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B) & (C).)6 “When a point is asserted without argument and authority for the proposition, ‘it is deemed to be without foundation and requires no discussion by the reviewing court.’ [Citations.]” (S.C., supra, at p. 408.) Appellate briefs also must “[s]tate each point under a separate heading or subheading summarizing the point.” (Rule 8.204(a)(1)(B).) “This is not a mere technical requirement; it is ‘designed to lighten the

2023(In re S.C. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 396, 408 (S.C.); Alki Partners, LP v. DB Fund Services, LLC (2016) 4 Cal.App.5th 574, 590, fn. 8 ; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B) & (C).)6 “When a point is asserted without argument and authority for the proposition, ‘it is deemed to be without foundation and requires no discussion by the reviewing court.’ [Citations.]” (S.C., supra, at p. 408.) Appellate briefs also must “[s]tate each point under a separate heading or subheading summarizing the point.” (Rule 8.204(a)(1)(B).) “This is not a mere technical requirement; it is ‘designed to lighten the

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In Re Daniel D.green
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

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In Re Devin M.green
calctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

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In Re Vanessa Z.green
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

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Okasaki v. City of Elk Grovegreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(Okasaki v. City of Elk Grove (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 1043, 1045, fn. 1 ; Keyes v. Bowen (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 647, 656 .) . . .

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Martine v. Heavenly Valley Ltd. P'shipgreen
calctapp5d · 2018 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022VI, § 13 [forbidding reversal of judgment absent a showing of error that “has resulted in a miscarriage of justice”].) Thus, an appellant must demonstrate error through “meaningful legal analysis supported by citations to authority and citations to facts in the record that support the claim of error.” (In re S.C. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 396, 408 , italics added; see also Martine v. Heavenly Valley Limited Partnership (2018) 27 Cal.App.5th 715, 728 ; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B).) “ ‘When legal argument with citation to authority is not furnished on a particular point, we may treat t

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BRUNIUS v. Parrishgreen
calctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Shadeed has therefore failed to satisfy his “affirmative burden to demonstrate error.” (Brunius v. Parrish (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 838, 859 [“It is the appellant's affirmative burden to demonstrate error”]; Bullock v. Philip Morris USA, Inc. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 655, 685 (Bullock) [an appellant must demonstrate error through reasoned argument, citation to the appellate record, and discussion of legal authority].) Shadeed next asserts that the trial court should have granted an application for default judgment he filed in April of 2012, which would have precluded consideration of the State’s d

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Bullock v. Phillip Morris USA, Inc.green
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Shadeed has therefore failed to satisfy his “affirmative burden to demonstrate error.” (Brunius v. Parrish (2005) 132 Cal.App.4th 838, 859 [“It is the appellant's affirmative burden to demonstrate error”]; Bullock v. Philip Morris USA, Inc. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 655, 685 (Bullock) [an appellant must demonstrate error through reasoned argument, citation to the appellate record, and discussion of legal authority].) Shadeed next asserts that the trial court should have granted an application for default judgment he filed in April of 2012, which would have precluded consideration of the State’s d

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Keyes v. Bowen green
calctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2024(Keyes v. Bowen (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 647 , 655– 656.) In short, an appellant must demonstrate error based on sufficient legal argument supported by citation to an adequate record.

2020(Keyes v. Bowen (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 647 , 655–656.) In short, an appellant must demonstrate error based on sufficient legal argument supported by citation to an adequate record.

32020–2024
Flores v. Cal. Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation CA5 green
calctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2023(Kim v. TWA Construction, Inc. (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th 808 , 839.) 6 defeat the presumption of correctness.’ ” (Flores v. Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 199, 204 .) The appellant must demonstrate error by presenting meaningful legal analysis supported by citations to authority and facts in the record in the argument section of the brief.

2023(Kim v. TWA Construction, Inc. (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th 808 , 839.) 6 defeat the presumption of correctness.’ ” (Flores v. Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 199, 204 .) The appellant must demonstrate error by presenting meaningful legal analysis supported by citations to authority and facts in the record in the argument section of the brief.

32020–2023
Yield Dynamics, Inc. v. TEA Systems Corp. green
calctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2024(Yield Dynamics, Inc. v. TEA Systems Corp. (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 547 , 556–557.) 2.

2020(Yield Dynamics, Inc. v. TEA Systems Corp. (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 547 , 556–557.) An appellant has the burden not only to show error but prejudice from that error.

22020–2024
In Re Gary P. green
calctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2007A parent "lacks standing to raise issues affecting another person's interests." ( In re Gary P., supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 876 , 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 929 .) In other words, "an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal." ( In re Crystal J. (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 186, 189 , 111 Cal. Rptr.2d 646 .) This proposition has been repeated numerous times, in many different factual contexts.

2007A parent “lacks standing to raise issues affecting another person’s interests.” (In re Gary P., supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 876 .) In other words, “an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal.” (In re Crystal J. (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 186, 189 [ 111 Cal.Rptr.2d 646 ].) This proposition has been repeated numerous times, in many different factual contexts.

22001–2007
Jameson v. Desta green
cal · 2018
1 sentence

2021(Jameson v. Desta (2018) 5 Cal.5th 594 , 608–609.) Accordingly, the appellant must demonstrate error or will lose the appeal.

12021–2021
Denham v. Superior Court green
cal · 1970
1 sentence

2020(Denham v. Superior Court (1970) 2 Cal.3d 557, 564 .) An appellant has the burden not only to show error, but also to demonstrate prejudice from that error.

12020–2020
In Re Frank L. green
calctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

12001–2001
In Re Jasmine J. green
calctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

12001–2001
In Re BG green
cal · 1974
2 sentences

2001A de facto parent is one who "on a day-to-day basis, assumes the role of parent, seeking to fulfill both the child's physical needs and his psychological need for affection and care." ( In re B.G. (1974) 11 Cal.3d 679 , 692, fn. 18, 114 Cal.Rptr. 444 , 523 P.2d 244 .) In In re B.G. the California *649 Supreme Court recognized that a de facto parent acquires an interest in the "`companionship, care, custody and management'" of the child and explained that the interest is one deserving of legal protection. ( Id. at pp. 692-693, 114 Cal.Rptr. 444 , 523 P.2d 244 .) Since a de facto parent has a re

2001A de facto parent is one who "on a day-to-day basis, assumes the role of parent, seeking to fulfill both the child's physical needs and his psychological need for affection and care." ( In re B.G. (1974) 11 Cal.3d 679 , 692, fn. 18, 114 Cal.Rptr. 444 , 523 P.2d 244 .) In In re B.G. the California *649 Supreme Court recognized that a de facto parent acquires an interest in the "`companionship, care, custody and management'" of the child and explained that the interest is one deserving of legal protection. ( Id. at pp. 692-693, 114 Cal.Rptr. 444 , 523 P.2d 244 .) Since a de facto parent has a re

12001–2001
In Re Joel H. green
calctapp · 1993
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

12001–2001
In Re Lauren P. green
calctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

12001–2001
In Re Carissa G. green
calctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

2001While a child normally has standing to appeal a juvenile dependency judgment, case law has established that an appellant must demonstrate error affecting his or her own interests in order to have standing to appeal. ( In re Devin M. (1997) 58 Cal.App.4th 1538, 1541 , 68 Cal. Rptr.2d 666 ; In re Daniel D. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1823,1835 , 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 245 ; In re Vanessa Z. (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 258, 261 , 28 Cal.Rptr.2d 313 .) In other words, the party must be in some way aggrieved by the judgment. ( In re Frank L. (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 700, 703 , 97 Cal. Rptr.2d 88 ; In re Carissa G. (1999)

12001–2001

Where else courts name it

CA 15 (2001–2024) OH 9 (1998–2026) WA 5 (2015–2024) TX 4 (2010–2019) SC 2 (2009–2017)

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