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incident rule in California

15 California opinions name it 2 courts 1883–2025 6 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grillgreen
cal · 2005 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007II One of the more difficult questions in negligence law is determining the existence and scope of the duty of a business owner to protect others from the criminal acts of third parties. ( Delgado, supra, 36 Cal.4th at pp. 250-251, 30 Cal.Rptr.3d 145 , 113 P.3d 1159 (dis. opn. of Kennard, J.).) As I noted in Delgado , the law has developed two basic approaches to this question: the totality of circumstances test and the prior similar incident test.

2007II One of the more difficult questions in negligence law is determining the existence and scope of the duty of a business owner to protect others from the criminal acts of third parties. ( Delgado, supra, 36 Cal.4th at pp. 250-251, 30 Cal.Rptr.3d 145 , 113 P.3d 1159 (dis. opn. of Kennard, J.).) As I noted in Delgado , the law has developed two basic approaches to this question: the totality of circumstances test and the prior similar incident test.

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Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc.green
cal · 2004 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007In 2005, I pointed out in my dissenting opinion in Delgado: "Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. [(1999)] 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc. [(2004)] 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a crim

2007In 2005, I pointed out in my dissenting opinion in Delgado: "Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. [(1999)] 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc. [(2004)] 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a crim

12
People v. Williamsgreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See People v. Williams, supra, 56 Cal.4th at p. 682 [unanimity instruction not required criminal acts took place “ ‘within a very small window of time’ ”]; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 98 [same].) And the entire episode took place in the couple’s RV, a space S.S. described as “fairly small,” with the distance between the bedroom and the dinette 7 measuring “[t]en feet probably.”4 Cox offered the same defense to each of the charged acts, namely putting S.S.’s credibility into question by impeaching him with his alternate recounting of the incident to a defense investigator, as wel

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People v. Benavidesgreen
cal · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See People v. Williams, supra, 56 Cal.4th at p. 682 [unanimity instruction not required criminal acts took place “ ‘within a very small window of time’ ”]; People v. Benavides (2005) 35 Cal.4th 69, 98 [same].) And the entire episode took place in the couple’s RV, a space S.S. described as “fairly small,” with the distance between the bedroom and the dinette 7 measuring “[t]en feet probably.”4 Cox offered the same defense to each of the charged acts, namely putting S.S.’s credibility into question by impeaching him with his alternate recounting of the incident to a defense investigator, as wel

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Ranch At the Falls LLC v. O'Nealgreen
calctapp5d · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022“In appropriate cases in which the requirements for traditional easements are not present, California courts have exercised their equity powers to fashion protective interests in land belonging to another, sometimes referring to such an interest as an ‘equitable easement.’” (Tashakori v. Lakis (2011) 196 Cal.App.4th 1003, 1008 ; see Ranch at the Falls LLC v. O’Neal (2019) 38 Cal.App.5th 155, 165-166, 183 [appellate court addresses propriety of equitable easement based on Shoen test requirements, although no cause of action for equitable easement was alleged].) The trial court did not act in ex

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People v. Aledamatgreen
cal · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(Cf. Aledamat, supra, 8 Cal.5th at p. 15 [“‘[n]o reasonable jury that made all of these findings could have failed to find’ that defendant used the box cutter in a way that is capable of causing or likely to cause death or great bodily injury”].) 11 In his separate opinion Justice Cuéllar expressed concern that the additional instruction applied to the deadly weapon enhancement and not specifically to the assault charge.

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Castaneda v. Olshergreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007In 2005, I pointed out in my dissenting opinion in Delgado: "Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. [(1999)] 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc. [(2004)] 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a crim

2007In 2005, I pointed out in my dissenting opinion in Delgado: "Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. [(1999)] 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc. [(2004)] 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a crim

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Davis v. Air Technical Industries, Inc.green
cal · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Such an award of attorney fees has been characterized by our Supreme Court as an incident of a claim for “implied noncontractual indemnity.” (Davis, supra, 22 Cal.3d at p. 3, fn. 1 .) 11 One case cited by respondents, IRM Corp. v. Carlson (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 94 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 438 ], involved a summary judgment entered in favor of a single defendant prior to the determination that a settlement with the remaining defendants was in good faith.

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Duncan v. Hawngreen
cal · 1894 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1917–1917
2 sentences

1917(Cf. Duncan v. Hawn, 104 Cal. 10, 14 [ 37 P. 626 ]; 2 Williston Contracts (rev. ed. 1936) p. 1251.) Upon payment of the obligation secured by the second express assignment Pomona divested the Bank of America of and invested itself with the entire beneficial interest in the claim.

1917(Cf. Duncan v. Hawn, 104 Cal. 10, 14 [ 37 P. 626 ]; 2 Williston Contracts (rev. ed. 1936) p. 1251.) Upon payment of the obligation secured by the second express assignment Pomona divested the Bank of America of and invested itself with the entire beneficial interest in the claim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center green
cal · 1993
2 sentences

2007(M at pp. 125-129, 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) Isaacs , rejected the prior similar incident test in favor of the totality of the circumstances test. ( Id. at pp. 125-127, 130, 211 Cal. Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) But in 1993, in Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center (1993) 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 (Ann M.) , which involved a rape by an unknown assailant at a store, this court changed course, and held that in the absence of a prior similar incident a business owner had no duty to provide security guards ( id., at p. 679, 25 Cal. Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 ).

2007(M at pp. 125-129, 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) Isaacs , rejected the prior similar incident test in favor of the totality of the circumstances test. ( Id. at pp. 125-127, 130, 211 Cal. Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) But in 1993, in Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center (1993) 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 (Ann M.) , which involved a rape by an unknown assailant at a store, this court changed course, and held that in the absence of a prior similar incident a business owner had no duty to provide security guards ( id., at p. 679, 25 Cal. Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 ).

32005–2007
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2023Ulloa has filed a separate appeal (case No. F082814). 3 The minute order is incorrect as to count 8, but is correct in the reporter’s transcript. 4 Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 (Miranda). 2. mistrial; when it denied his motion to bifurcate the gang enhancements and sever the gang allegation from the substantive offenses; and when it did not allow the defense to question the immigration status of the victims.

2022On appeal, defendant, who is deaf, alleges multiple claims of error he asserts are “entwined with [his] disability.” He claims the trial court erred by admitting his statement to police following the incident because his waiver made pursuant to Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 (Miranda) was not knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.

22022–2023
Wright v. Best green
cal · 1942
2 sentences

2022As the California Supreme Court has held, however, “[t]he novelty of the incident is no bar to its recognition as an easement if its creation violates no principle of public policy.” (Wright v. Best (1942) 19 Cal.2d 368, 382 .) Indeed, the concept of an equitable easement arises when another type of easement is unavailable.

1978We recognize that the novelty of an incident is no bar to its recognition as an easement if its creation violates no principle of public policy (Wright v. Best, 19 Cal.2d 368 [ 121 P.2d 702 ]).

21978–2022
Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. green
cal · 1999
2 sentences

2007In 2005, I pointed out in my dissenting opinion in Delgado: "Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. [(1999)] 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc. [(2004)] 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a crim

2007In 2005, I pointed out in my dissenting opinion in Delgado: "Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd. [(1999)] 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc. [(2004)] 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a crim

22005–2007
Kentucky Fried Chicken of California, Inc. v. Superior Court green
cal · 1997
2 sentences

2005Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd., supra, 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc., supra, 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a criminal assault by a third party, and that (2) as suggested in Ken

2005Anyone reading this court's decisions in Ann M., supra, 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 , Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd., supra, 21 Cal.4th 1181 , 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 35 , 989 P.2d 121 , and Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc., supra, 32 Cal.4th 1138 , 12 Cal.Rptr.3d 615 , 88 P.3d 517 , would conclude that (1) the prior similar incident rule applies to premises liability claims against business owners for failing to take precautions against possible future criminal conduct of third parties when the conduct is a criminal assault by a third party, and that (2) as suggested in Ken

22005–2005
People v. Thompson green
calctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2025Indeed, and as noted, defense counsel suggested to the jury during closing argument that “we’re dealing with a he- said/she-said scenario,” and argued that “[o]ne person is enough to be believable but not this person, ladies and gentlemen.” Given that the jury evidently resolved this “he-said/she-said” credibility dispute in “his” favor, Cox has offered no reasonable basis for it to have further concluded that she committed some of the charged acts, but not others.5 As counsel for both parties acknowledged during their closing arguments, “[t]he essence of the jury’s task was to decide who was

12025–2025
Tashakori v. Lakis green
calctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2022“In appropriate cases in which the requirements for traditional easements are not present, California courts have exercised their equity powers to fashion protective interests in land belonging to another, sometimes referring to such an interest as an ‘equitable easement.’” (Tashakori v. Lakis (2011) 196 Cal.App.4th 1003, 1008 ; see Ranch at the Falls LLC v. O’Neal (2019) 38 Cal.App.5th 155, 165-166, 183 [appellate court addresses propriety of equitable easement based on Shoen test requirements, although no cause of action for equitable easement was alleged].) The trial court did not act in ex

12022–2022
People v. Shorts green
calctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2021But the incident emphasized by the defense at trial was the one in which Fosselman stabbed Harrington’s then-boyfriend: It was this incident defense counsel highlighted in closing argument as demonstrating Harrington’s fear of Fosselman. 8 In Shorts, supra, 9 Cal.App.5th at page 358 , as here, the defendant relied upon a third party culpability defense and argued exclusion of propensity evidence concerning the third party resulted in a constitutionally impermissible asymmetry because the prosecution was permitted to present propensity evidence against the defendant.

12021–2021
People v. Lara green
calctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2020We nonetheless separately examine the evidence relating to intent to aid and abet. 5. eyewitness because it is insubstantial and speculative].) Neither can his “failure to take action to prevent a crime ….”6 (People v. Lara (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 296, 322 .) The record does, of course, establish Simon went to the victim’s house for a purpose related to the incident at the bar.

12020–2020
Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital green
cal · 1985
2 sentences

2007(M at pp. 125-129, 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) Isaacs , rejected the prior similar incident test in favor of the totality of the circumstances test. ( Id. at pp. 125-127, 130, 211 Cal. Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) But in 1993, in Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center (1993) 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 (Ann M.) , which involved a rape by an unknown assailant at a store, this court changed course, and held that in the absence of a prior similar incident a business owner had no duty to provide security guards ( id., at p. 679, 25 Cal. Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 ).

2007(M at pp. 125-129, 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) Isaacs , rejected the prior similar incident test in favor of the totality of the circumstances test. ( Id. at pp. 125-127, 130, 211 Cal. Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 .) But in 1993, in Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center (1993) 6 Cal.4th 666 , 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 (Ann M.) , which involved a rape by an unknown assailant at a store, this court changed course, and held that in the absence of a prior similar incident a business owner had no duty to provide security guards ( id., at p. 679, 25 Cal. Rptr.2d 137 , 863 P.2d 207 ).

12007–2007
IRM Corp. v. Carlson green
calctapp · 1986
2 sentences

1996Such an award of attorney fees has been characterized by our Supreme Court as an incident of a claim for “implied noncontractual indemnity.” (Davis, supra, 22 Cal.3d at p. 3, fn. 1 .) 11 One case cited by respondents, IRM Corp. v. Carlson (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 94 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 438 ], involved a summary judgment entered in favor of a single defendant prior to the determination that a settlement with the remaining defendants was in good faith.

1996Such an award of attorney fees has been characterized by our Supreme Court as an incident of a claim for “implied noncontractual indemnity.” (Davis, supra, 22 Cal.3d at p. 3, fn. 1 .) 11 One case cited by respondents, IRM Corp. v. Carlson (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 94 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 438 ], involved a summary judgment entered in favor of a single defendant prior to the determination that a settlement with the remaining defendants was in good faith.

11996–1996
Young v. United States green
ca5 · 1939
1 sentence

1959(People v. Myers, 122 Cal.App. 675 [ 10 P.2d 498 ] ; 23 C.J.S., Criminal Law, § 996, p. 358.) In *780 Young v. United States, 107 F.2d 490 , the court said witnesses were arrested outside of the presence of the jury on a charge of perjury; that the incident was not error where the arrest was not known to the jury except as the accused may have brought it to its attention.

11959–1959
People v. Myers green
calctapp · 1932
2 sentences

1959(People v. Myers, 122 Cal.App. 675 [ 10 P.2d 498 ] ; 23 C.J.S., Criminal Law, § 996, p. 358.) In *780 Young v. United States, 107 F.2d 490 , the court said witnesses were arrested outside of the presence of the jury on a charge of perjury; that the incident was not error where the arrest was not known to the jury except as the accused may have brought it to its attention.

1959(People v. Myers, 122 Cal.App. 675 [ 10 P.2d 498 ] ; 23 C.J.S., Criminal Law, § 996, p. 358.) In *780 Young v. United States, 107 F.2d 490 , the court said witnesses were arrested outside of the presence of the jury on a charge of perjury; that the incident was not error where the arrest was not known to the jury except as the accused may have brought it to its attention.

11959–1959
Pico v. Columbet green
cal · 1859
2 sentences

1883(Pico v. Columbet, 12 Cal. 414 .) The demand of the plaintiffs is not for a sum due by way of rent from defendant as the tenant of their interest, nor is it for a proportionable share of an amount received by defendants for the use and occupation of the premises by third persons, nor is an account sought as an incident to a claim for partition.

1883It is not for their part of moneys received by defendant which belong to all the tenants in common, nor is it based upon an allegation of any of the exceptional facts mentioned in Pico v. Columbet, 12 Cal. 414 ; in Goodenow v. Ewer, 16 Cal. 461 ; and in Abel v. Love & Fowler, 17 Cal. 233 .

11883–1883
Goodenow v. Ewer green
· 1860
1 sentence

1883It is not for their part of moneys received by defendant which belong to all the tenants in common, nor is it based upon an allegation of any of the exceptional facts mentioned in Pico v. Columbet, 12 Cal. 414 ; in Goodenow v. Ewer, 16 Cal. 461 ; and in Abel v. Love & Fowler, 17 Cal. 233 .

11883–1883
Abel v. Love & Fowler neutral
cal · 1861
1 sentence

1883It is not for their part of moneys received by defendant which belong to all the tenants in common, nor is it based upon an allegation of any of the exceptional facts mentioned in Pico v. Columbet, 12 Cal. 414 ; in Goodenow v. Ewer, 16 Cal. 461 ; and in Abel v. Love & Fowler, 17 Cal. 233 .

11883–1883

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 245 (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

NY 41 (1932–2025) CA 15 (1883–2025) IL 14 (1970–2024) TX 11 (1879–2023) PA 9 (1955–2021) FL 7 (1944–2024) LA 7 (1984–2016) MD 6 (1969–2014) IA 6 (1955–2026) KS 5 (1917–2006) NC 5 (1939–2025) MA 5 (1974–2003) ME 4 (1975–2011) VA 3 (2007–2025) NE 3 (1990–2003) MI 3 (1987–2014) SC 2 (2007–2016) KY 2 (1955–2021) IN 2 (1897–1901) CT 2 (1991–2012) MS 2 (2000–2003) ID 2 (1983–2025) OH 2 (2006–2007) WI 2 (1980–2017) CO 2 (1983–1989) NJ 2 (1997–2000) OR 2 (2004–2021)

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