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dispute claim in California

15 California opinions name it 2 courts 1952–2023 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.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Los Angeles Council of School Nurses v. Los Angeles Unified School Districtgreen
calctapp · 1980 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984Code, § 3543.2; see also, Los Angeles Council of School Nurses v. Los Angeles Unified School Dist. (1980) 113 Cal.App.3d 666, 671-672 [ 169 Cal.Rptr. 893 ].) However, the fact that wages are the subject of the dispute at bar does not resolve the question whether refusal to pay wages claimed under section 45203 constitutes an unfair practice.

1984Code, § 3543.2; see also, Los Angeles Council of School Nurses v. Los Angeles Unified School Dist. (1980) 113 Cal.App.3d 666, 671-672 [ 169 Cal.Rptr. 893 ].) However, the fact that wages are the subject of the dispute at bar does not resolve the question whether refusal to pay wages claimed under section 45203 constitutes an unfair practice.

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Potter v. Pacific Coast Lumber Co.green
cal · 1951 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015Wynns is correct that “ ‘[i]t matters not that there was no solid foundation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent.’ ” (Potter v. Pacific Coast Lumber Co. (1951) 37 Cal.2d 592, 597 .) But “[t]his, in context, also amounts to an objective standard as the word ‘honest’ when juxtaposed to the word ‘fraudulent’ 8 conveys the meaning that the dispute must be actual, real or ‘bona fide.’ ” (FEI Enterprises, Inc. v. Yoon (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 790, 803 .) “While it is not necessary that the dispute or controversy should be well founded, it is necessary that it

2011(Potter v. Pacific Coast Lumber Co. (1951) 37 Cal.2d 592, 597 [ 234 P.2d 16 ].) “ ‘[I]t matters not that there was no solid foundation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent.’ ” (Ibid.; see Thompson v. Williams (1989) 211 Cal.App.3d 566, 573 [ 259 Cal.Rptr. 518 ].) This, in context, also amounts to an objective standard as the word “honest” when juxtaposed with the word “fraudulent” conveys the meaning that the dispute must be actual, real or “bona fide.” d.

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Franklin & Franklin v. 7-Eleven Owners for Fair Franchisinggreen
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(Franklin & Franklin v. 7-Eleven Owners for Fair Franchising (2000) 85 Cal.App.4th 1168, 1175 [ 102 Cal.Rptr.2d 770 ].) In many respects, that did not happen with these cases.

2014(Franklin & Franklin v. 7-Eleven Owners for Fair Franchising (2000) 85 Cal.App.4th 1168, 1175 [ 102 Cal.Rptr.2d 770 ].) In many respects, that did not happen with these cases.

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Johnson v. Siegelgreen
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004The contractual language being interpreted by those courts read, in relevant part: “ ‘If any party commences an action based on a dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, then that party shall not be entitled to recover attorney’s fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action.’ ” (Blackburn v. Charnley, supra, 117 Cal.App.4th at p. 767 ; Leamon v. Krajkiewcz, supra, 107 Cal.App.4th at p. 432 ; Johnson v. Siegel (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 1087, 1100 [ 101 Cal.Rptr.2d 412 ].) In Blackburn v.

2004The contractual language being interpreted by those courts read, in relevant part: “ ‘If any party commences an action based on a dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, then that party shall not be entitled to recover attorney’s fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action.’ ” (Blackburn v. Charnley, supra, 117 Cal.App.4th at p. 767 ; Leamon v. Krajkiewcz, supra, 107 Cal.App.4th at p. 432 ; Johnson v. Siegel (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 1087, 1100 [ 101 Cal.Rptr.2d 412 ].) In Blackburn v.

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City of Chula Vista v. Gutierrezgreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017(City of Chula Vista, supra, 207 Cal.App.4th at p. 686 [relevant factor in “considering the appropriate source for the compensation” is “whether the party to be charged obtained a benefit from the receiver’s services”]; Stanton v. Pratt (1941) 18 Cal.2d 599, 603 [ 116 P.2d 609 ] [when insufficient funds receiver may “look to the parties at whose instance he was appointed” or “for whose benefit the receivership was created”]; Clark, supra, § 637.1(b)-(r), pp. 1056-1068 [listing multiple exceptions to general rule fees paid from receivership estate].) And, relevant to this appeal, the tinting of

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Stanton v. Prattgreen
cal · 1941 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017(City of Chula Vista, supra, 207 Cal.App.4th at p. 686 [relevant factor in “considering the appropriate source for the compensation” is “whether the party to be charged obtained a benefit from the receiver’s services”]; Stanton v. Pratt (1941) 18 Cal.2d 599, 603 [ 116 P.2d 609 ] [when insufficient funds receiver may “look to the parties at whose instance he was appointed” or “for whose benefit the receivership was created”]; Clark, supra, § 637.1(b)-(r), pp. 1056-1068 [listing multiple exceptions to general rule fees paid from receivership estate].) And, relevant to this appeal, the tinting of

2017(City of Chula Vista, supra, 207 Cal.App.4th at p. 686 [relevant factor in “considering the appropriate source for the compensation” is “whether the party to be charged obtained a benefit from the receiver’s services”]; Stanton v. Pratt (1941) 18 Cal.2d 599, 603 [ 116 P.2d 609 ] [when insufficient funds receiver may “look to the parties at whose instance he was appointed” or “for whose benefit the receivership was created”]; Clark, supra, § 637.1(b)-(r), pp. 1056-1068 [listing multiple exceptions to general rule fees paid from receivership estate].) And, relevant to this appeal, the tinting of

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Thompson v. Williamsgreen
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011(Potter v. Pacific Coast Lumber Co. (1951) 37 Cal.2d 592, 597 [ 234 P.2d 16 ].) “ ‘[I]t matters not that there was no solid foundation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent.’ ” (Ibid.; see Thompson v. Williams (1989) 211 Cal.App.3d 566, 573 [ 259 Cal.Rptr. 518 ].) This, in context, also amounts to an objective standard as the word “honest” when juxtaposed with the word “fraudulent” conveys the meaning that the dispute must be actual, real or “bona fide.” d.

2011(Potter v. Pacific Coast Lumber Co. (1951) 37 Cal.2d 592, 597 [ 234 P.2d 16 ].) “ ‘[I]t matters not that there was no solid foundation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent.’ ” (Ibid.; see Thompson v. Williams (1989) 211 Cal.App.3d 566, 573 [ 259 Cal.Rptr. 518 ].) This, in context, also amounts to an objective standard as the word “honest” when juxtaposed with the word “fraudulent” conveys the meaning that the dispute must be actual, real or “bona fide.” d.

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Pacific Bell v. City of San Diegogreen
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Rather, CSAA must prove that “the public improvement which, as designed; constructed and maintained presents an inherent risk of damage to private property, and the inherent risks materialize to cause damage.” (See Pacific Bell v. City of San Diego (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 596, 607 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 897 ].) While the City focuses primarily on the language of Albers , and its requirement that liability under a theory of inverse condemnation will attach only if damage is caused by the public work as “deliberately designed and constructed” ( Albers, supra, 62 Cal.2d at pp. 263-264), CSAA cites the ca

2006Rather, CSAA must prove that “the public improvement which, as designed; constructed and maintained presents an inherent risk of damage to private property, and the inherent risks materialize to cause damage.” (See Pacific Bell v. City of San Diego (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 596, 607 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 897 ].) While the City focuses primarily on the language of Albers , and its requirement that liability under a theory of inverse condemnation will attach only if damage is caused by the public work as “deliberately designed and constructed” ( Albers, supra, 62 Cal.2d at pp. 263-264), CSAA cites the ca

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Blackburn v. Charnleygreen
calctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004The contractual language being interpreted by those courts read, in relevant part: “ ‘If any party commences an action based on a dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, then that party shall not be entitled to recover attorney’s fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action.’ ” (Blackburn v. Charnley, supra, 117 Cal.App.4th at p. 767 ; Leamon v. Krajkiewcz, supra, 107 Cal.App.4th at p. 432 ; Johnson v. Siegel (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 1087, 1100 [ 101 Cal.Rptr.2d 412 ].) In Blackburn v.

2004The contractual language being interpreted by those courts read, in relevant part: “ ‘If any party commences an action based on a dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, then that party shall not be entitled to recover attorney’s fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action.’ ” (Blackburn v. Charnley, supra, 117 Cal.App.4th at p. 767 ; Leamon v. Krajkiewcz, supra, 107 Cal.App.4th at p. 432 ; Johnson v. Siegel (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 1087, 1100 [ 101 Cal.Rptr.2d 412 ].) In Blackburn v.

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Stub v. Belmontgreen
cal · 1942 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1952–1952
2 sentences

1952Of course, for the principle of accord and satisfaction to apply in disposition of an unliquidated claim, there must be a ‘bona fide dispute’ between the parties (Stub v. Belmont, 20 Cal.2d 208, 218 [ 124 P.2d 826 ]), but ‘it matters not that there was no solid foun *754 dation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent’ (B. & W.

1952Of course, for the principle of accord and satisfaction to apply in disposition of an unliquidated claim, there must be a ‘bona fide dispute’ between the parties (Stub v. Belmont, 20 Cal.2d 208, 218 [ 124 P.2d 826 ]), but ‘it matters not that there was no solid foun *754 dation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent’ (B. & W.

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B. & W. Engineering Co. v. Beamgreen
calctapp · 1913 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1952–1952
2 sentences

1952Engineering Co. v. Beam, 23 Cal.App. 164,171 [ 137 P. 624 ] Also, the debtor must make it clear that acceptance of what he tenders is subject to the condition that it shall be in full satisfaction.

1952Engineering Co. v. Beam, 23 Cal.App. 164,171 [ 137 P. 624 ] Also, the debtor must make it clear that acceptance of what he tenders is subject to the condition that it shall be in full satisfaction.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Thayer v. WELLS FARGO BANK, NA green
calctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2014(See generally Thayer v. Wells Fargo Bank (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 819 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.2d 284 ]; In re Vitamin Cases (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1041 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 358 ].) A customary course for such multiple actions is coordination or effectively the consolidation of the proceedings before the first court to acquire jurisdiction over the dispute under the doctrine of concurrent exclusive jurisdiction.

2014(See generally Thayer v. Wells Fargo Bank (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 819 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.2d 284 ]; In re Vitamin Cases (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1041 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 358 ].) A customary course for such multiple actions is coordination or effectively the consolidation of the proceedings before the first court to acquire jurisdiction over the dispute under the doctrine of concurrent exclusive jurisdiction.

22014–2014
In Re Vitamin Cases green
calctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2014(See generally Thayer v. Wells Fargo Bank (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 819 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.2d 284 ]; In re Vitamin Cases (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1041 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 358 ].) A customary course for such multiple actions is coordination or effectively the consolidation of the proceedings before the first court to acquire jurisdiction over the dispute under the doctrine of concurrent exclusive jurisdiction.

2014(See generally Thayer v. Wells Fargo Bank (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 819 [ 112 Cal.Rptr.2d 284 ]; In re Vitamin Cases (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1041 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 358 ].) A customary course for such multiple actions is coordination or effectively the consolidation of the proceedings before the first court to acquire jurisdiction over the dispute under the doctrine of concurrent exclusive jurisdiction.

22014–2014
Desny v. Wilder green
cal · 1956
1 sentence

2023(Desny v. Wilder (1956) 46 Cal.2d 715, 729 .) This court retains the power to determine that, although a fact set forth in the separate statement is disputed, the dispute may not bar summary judgment if the fact is not truly material — or because the fact is material, but not to the theory upon which summary judgment is proper.

12023–2023
Iskanian v. CLS Transportation Los Angeles, LLC red
cal · 2014
1 sentence

2020(Iskanian, supra, 59 Cal.4th at p. 388 .) As such, Padilla’s lawsuit involved a dispute or claim between the state and Dewey, rather than between Padilla and Dewey, and the state did not agree to arbitrate its claim.

12020–2020
FEI Enterprises Inc. v. Yoon green
calctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2015Wynns is correct that “ ‘[i]t matters not that there was no solid foundation for the dispute’ as the test is whether ‘the dispute was honest or fraudulent.’ ” (Potter v. Pacific Coast Lumber Co. (1951) 37 Cal.2d 592, 597 .) But “[t]his, in context, also amounts to an objective standard as the word ‘honest’ when juxtaposed to the word ‘fraudulent’ 8 conveys the meaning that the dispute must be actual, real or ‘bona fide.’ ” (FEI Enterprises, Inc. v. Yoon (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 790, 803 .) “While it is not necessary that the dispute or controversy should be well founded, it is necessary that it

12015–2015
Belair v. Riverside County Flood Control District green
cal · 1988
2 sentences

2006Rather, CSAA must prove that “the public improvement which, as designed; constructed and maintained presents an inherent risk of damage to private property, and the inherent risks materialize to cause damage.” (See Pacific Bell v. City of San Diego (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 596, 607 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 897 ].) While the City focuses primarily on the language of Albers , and its requirement that liability under a theory of inverse condemnation will attach only if damage is caused by the public work as “deliberately designed and constructed” ( Albers, supra, 62 Cal.2d at pp. 263-264), CSAA cites the ca

2006Rather, CSAA must prove that “the public improvement which, as designed; constructed and maintained presents an inherent risk of damage to private property, and the inherent risks materialize to cause damage.” (See Pacific Bell v. City of San Diego (2000) 81 Cal.App.4th 596, 607 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 897 ].) While the City focuses primarily on the language of Albers , and its requirement that liability under a theory of inverse condemnation will attach only if damage is caused by the public work as “deliberately designed and constructed” ( Albers, supra, 62 Cal.2d at pp. 263-264), CSAA cites the ca

12006–2006
Leamon v. Krajkiewcz green
calctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2004The contractual language being interpreted by those courts read, in relevant part: “ ‘If any party commences an action based on a dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, then that party shall not be entitled to recover attorney’s fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action.’ ” (Blackburn v. Charnley, supra, 117 Cal.App.4th at p. 767 ; Leamon v. Krajkiewcz, supra, 107 Cal.App.4th at p. 432 ; Johnson v. Siegel (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 1087, 1100 [ 101 Cal.Rptr.2d 412 ].) In Blackburn v.

12004–2004
McCammon v. Los Angeles Unified School District green
calctapp · 1987
1 sentence

1989Section 3543.5 of the Government Code lists five unlawful practices of employers and Government Code section 3543.6 is the comparable listing of employee organization activities which are prohibited. [¶] A review of judicial decisions discussing ‘unfair practices’ discloses that the activities of representatives of employers or employees in those cases ‘arguably’ fell within the activities proscribed by Government Code sections 3543.5 or 3543.6. [Citations.]” (152 Cal.App.3d at pp. 591-592, fns. omitted.) With this background, we now focus on the merits of appellants’ contention which is prima

11989–1989
Torres v. Union Pacific Railroad green
calctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1984Co. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 499 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 825 ] and City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Cal.App.) [meaning and method of measuring good faith of a settlement] with Huizar v. Abex Corp. (1984) 156 Cal.App.3d 534 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 47 ] [types of indemnity claims barred under AMA and section 877.6, subd. (c)].) Where, as here, there is a substantial dispute whether the claim sought to be barred is actually one for indemnity at all, the need for particularized adjudication becomes even greater.

1984Co. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 499 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 825 ] and City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Cal.App.) [meaning and method of measuring good faith of a settlement] with Huizar v. Abex Corp. (1984) 156 Cal.App.3d 534 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 47 ] [types of indemnity claims barred under AMA and section 877.6, subd. (c)].) Where, as here, there is a substantial dispute whether the claim sought to be barred is actually one for indemnity at all, the need for particularized adjudication becomes even greater.

11984–1984
Huizar v. Abex Corp. green
calctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1984Co. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 499 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 825 ] and City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Cal.App.) [meaning and method of measuring good faith of a settlement] with Huizar v. Abex Corp. (1984) 156 Cal.App.3d 534 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 47 ] [types of indemnity claims barred under AMA and section 877.6, subd. (c)].) Where, as here, there is a substantial dispute whether the claim sought to be barred is actually one for indemnity at all, the need for particularized adjudication becomes even greater.

1984Co. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 499 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 825 ] and City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Cal.App.) [meaning and method of measuring good faith of a settlement] with Huizar v. Abex Corp. (1984) 156 Cal.App.3d 534 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 47 ] [types of indemnity claims barred under AMA and section 877.6, subd. (c)].) Where, as here, there is a substantial dispute whether the claim sought to be barred is actually one for indemnity at all, the need for particularized adjudication becomes even greater.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Government Code § 3541.5 (3) CA § Cal. Government Code § 3543.5 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 20 (1984–2022) CA 15 (1952–2023) NC 9 (1985–2025) OH 9 (1967–2021) NY 9 (1980–2017) FL 7 (1988–2022) IL 6 (1983–2025) UT 4 (2006–2015) VA 4 (2018–2020) MA 4 (2013–2024) AL 3 (1929–1998) ID 3 (2007–2024) IA 3 (1944–2016) WV 3 (2020–2020) WY 3 (1982–1999) CO 2 (1986–1987) NJ 2 (1997–2025) WI 2 (1991–2002) MS 2 (2004–2025) MT 2 (1967–2011) PA 2 (1990–2016) MD 2 (1980–2007) SD 2 (1988–1989) MO 2 (1920–1989) RI 2 (1987–1997)

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