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15 California opinions name it 3 courts 1898–2026 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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cluster 360188green1 sentence2026Torts § 914, italics added; see also Prandini v. National Tea Co. (1978) 585 F.2d 47, 53 [“ ‘purpose behind most statutory fee authorizations’ ” is “ ‘encouragement of attorneys to represent indigent clients and to act as private attorneys general in vindicating congressional policies’ ”].) 5 While modern cases trace the origin of the doctrine in California law to Prentice, our high court in Prentice cited in support of its holding two much earlier cases, such as Nelson v. Kellogg (1912) 162 Cal.621 (false arrest) and Stevens v. Chisholm (1919) 179 Cal. 557, 564 (malicious prosecution). | 1 | 1 |
Stevens v. Chisholmgreen1 sentence2026Torts § 914, italics added; see also Prandini v. National Tea Co. (1978) 585 F.2d 47, 53 [“ ‘purpose behind most statutory fee authorizations’ ” is “ ‘encouragement of attorneys to represent indigent clients and to act as private attorneys general in vindicating congressional policies’ ”].) 5 While modern cases trace the origin of the doctrine in California law to Prentice, our high court in Prentice cited in support of its holding two much earlier cases, such as Nelson v. Kellogg (1912) 162 Cal.621 (false arrest) and Stevens v. Chisholm (1919) 179 Cal. 557, 564 (malicious prosecution). | 1 | 1 |
Electronic Equipment Express, Inc. v. Donald H. Seiler & Co.green2 sentences2012Seiler & Co. (1981) 122 Cal.App.3d 834, 856-857 [ 176 Cal.Rptr. 239 ] and cases cited; Gherman v. Colburn (1977) 72 Cal.App.3d 544, 567 [ 140 Cal.Rptr. 330 ] [jointly-proposed instruction].) Claiming to describe what occurred before Judge Woolard, Transport’s brief asserts that “[p]rior to closing arguments, the court and counsel discussed the various jury instructions the parties had submitted. [Citation.] Seaton’s trial counsel submitted a statute of limitations instruction (on its own caption) which tracked the trial court’s prior ruling on the summary adjudication motions. [Citations.] The 2012Seiler & Co. (1981) 122 Cal.App.3d 834, 856-857 [ 176 Cal.Rptr. 239 ] and cases cited; Gherman v. Colburn (1977) 72 Cal.App.3d 544, 567 [ 140 Cal.Rptr. 330 ] [jointly-proposed instruction].) Claiming to describe what occurred before Judge Woolard, Transport’s brief asserts that “[p]rior to closing arguments, the court and counsel discussed the various jury instructions the parties had submitted. [Citation.] Seaton’s trial counsel submitted a statute of limitations instruction (on its own caption) which tracked the trial court’s prior ruling on the summary adjudication motions. [Citations.] The | 1 | 1 |
Gherman v. Colburngreen2 sentences2012Seiler & Co. (1981) 122 Cal.App.3d 834, 856-857 [ 176 Cal.Rptr. 239 ] and cases cited; Gherman v. Colburn (1977) 72 Cal.App.3d 544, 567 [ 140 Cal.Rptr. 330 ] [jointly-proposed instruction].) Claiming to describe what occurred before Judge Woolard, Transport’s brief asserts that “[p]rior to closing arguments, the court and counsel discussed the various jury instructions the parties had submitted. [Citation.] Seaton’s trial counsel submitted a statute of limitations instruction (on its own caption) which tracked the trial court’s prior ruling on the summary adjudication motions. [Citations.] The 2012Seiler & Co. (1981) 122 Cal.App.3d 834, 856-857 [ 176 Cal.Rptr. 239 ] and cases cited; Gherman v. Colburn (1977) 72 Cal.App.3d 544, 567 [ 140 Cal.Rptr. 330 ] [jointly-proposed instruction].) Claiming to describe what occurred before Judge Woolard, Transport’s brief asserts that “[p]rior to closing arguments, the court and counsel discussed the various jury instructions the parties had submitted. [Citation.] Seaton’s trial counsel submitted a statute of limitations instruction (on its own caption) which tracked the trial court’s prior ruling on the summary adjudication motions. [Citations.] The | 1 | 1 |
Reynolds v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2007In Reynolds v. United States (1879) 98 U.S. 145, 158, 159 , 25 L.Ed. 244 , the court held, "The Constitution gives the accused the right to a trial, at which he should be confronted with the witnesses against him: but if a witness is absent by [the accused's] wrongful procurement, [the accused] cannot complain if competent evidence is admitted to supply the place of that which he has kept away. 2007In Reynolds v. United States (1879) 98 U.S. 145, 158, 159 , 25 L.Ed. 244 , the court held, "The Constitution gives the accused the right to a trial, at which he should be confronted with the witnesses against him: but if a witness is absent by [the accused's] wrongful procurement, [the accused] cannot complain if competent evidence is admitted to supply the place of that which he has kept away. | 1 | 1 |
Freytag v. Commissionergreen1 sentence2007Some rights may be forfeited by means short of waiver, [5] ... [including the] right to confront adverse witnesses ... but others may not...." ( Id at p. 894, fn. 2, 111 S.Ct. 2631 (cone, opn. of Scalia, J.).) In contrast to waiver, "forfeiture results in the loss of a right regardless of the defendant's knowledge thereof and irrespective of whether the defendant intended to relinquish the right." ( United States v. Goldberg (3rd Cir.1995) 67 F.3d 1092, 1100 ; accord, United States v. Olano (1993) 507 U.S. 725, 734 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 .) We begin with the origin of the rule of f | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Olanogreen2 sentences2007Some rights may be forfeited by means short of waiver, [5] ... [including the] right to confront adverse witnesses ... but others may not...." ( Id at p. 894, fn. 2, 111 S.Ct. 2631 (cone, opn. of Scalia, J.).) In contrast to waiver, "forfeiture results in the loss of a right regardless of the defendant's knowledge thereof and irrespective of whether the defendant intended to relinquish the right." ( United States v. Goldberg (3rd Cir.1995) 67 F.3d 1092, 1100 ; accord, United States v. Olano (1993) 507 U.S. 725, 734 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 .) We begin with the origin of the rule of f 2007Some rights may be forfeited by means short of waiver, [5] ... [including the] right to confront adverse witnesses ... but others may not...." ( Id at p. 894, fn. 2, 111 S.Ct. 2631 (cone, opn. of Scalia, J.).) In contrast to waiver, "forfeiture results in the loss of a right regardless of the defendant's knowledge thereof and irrespective of whether the defendant intended to relinquish the right." ( United States v. Goldberg (3rd Cir.1995) 67 F.3d 1092, 1100 ; accord, United States v. Olano (1993) 507 U.S. 725, 734 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 .) We begin with the origin of the rule of f | 1 | 1 |
Cadiz v. Agricultural Labor Relations Boardgreen2 sentences1979The Kyne exception is viewed as a narrow one permitting intermediate review only where “the fact of a statutory violation cannot seriously be argued” (Boire v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. (5th Cir. 1965) 343 F.2d 17, 21 , quoted in United Farm Workers v. Superior Court, supra, 72 Cal.App.3d 268, 274 ), or where the agency transgression is “ ' “the type of gross transgression for which we invoke the label ‘jurisdictional’ or ‘clear errors of law’ . . . ." ' " (Cadiz v. Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. (1979) 92 Cal.App.3d 365, 382 [ 155 Cal.Rptr. 213 ].) The cases granting or denying intermedia 1979The Kyne exception is viewed as a narrow one permitting intermediate review only where “the fact of a statutory violation cannot seriously be argued” (Boire v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. (5th Cir. 1965) 343 F.2d 17, 21 , quoted in United Farm Workers v. Superior Court, supra, 72 Cal.App.3d 268, 274 ), or where the agency transgression is “ ' “the type of gross transgression for which we invoke the label ‘jurisdictional’ or ‘clear errors of law’ . . . ." ' " (Cadiz v. Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. (1979) 92 Cal.App.3d 365, 382 [ 155 Cal.Rptr. 213 ].) The cases granting or denying intermedia | 1 | 1 |
People v. Mangumgreen2 sentences1951And to paraphrase the language used in People v. Mangum, 31 Cal.App.2d 374, 382 [ 88 P.2d 207 ], it must be conceded that habits and social customs have altered since the origin of the rule mentioned, so that, in many respects, its application would be a grotesque anachronism. 1951And to paraphrase the language used in People v. Mangum, 31 Cal.App.2d 374, 382 [ 88 P.2d 207 ], it must be conceded that habits and social customs have altered since the origin of the rule mentioned, so that, in many respects, its application would be a grotesque anachronism. | 1 | 1 |
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Peebler v. Olds
green
1 sentence2026See also Neves v. Costa (1907) 5 Cal.App.111, 119-121 (false imprisonment); Peebler v. Olds (1945) 71 Cal.App.2d 382 (malicious prosecution). 9 Rest.2d Torts, § 914 [similar].) The doctrine has not been codified in this state, but California cases have applied the common law rule, frequently citing the Restatement. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Preston v. Goldman
green
1 sentence2021The emerging view is that the vendor is no longer liable once the vendee has had a reasonable time to discover and remedy the condition, unless the vendor has actively concealed it.’ ” (Preston, supra, 42 Cal.3d at p. 115 , quoting Prosser & Keaton on Torts (5th ed. 1984) § 64 at p. 448.) The Restatement includes a more detailed discussion of the time limitations on a former owner’s potential liability for damage occurring outside his or her former property. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Glanzer v. . Shepard
green
2 sentences2008As we previously noted, the general rule is that "one has no duty to come to the aid of another." ( Williams v. State of California, supra, 34 Cal.3d at p. 23 .) As explained in the Restatement Second of Torts, "The origin of the rule lay in the early common law distinction between action and inaction, or `misfeasance' and `non-feasance.'" (Rest.2d Torts, § 314, com. c, p. 116.) Courts were more concerned with affirmative acts of misbehavior than they were with an individual "who merely did nothing, even though another might suffer serious harm because of his omission to act." ( Ibid. ) *333 ( 2008As we previously noted, the general rule is that "one has no duty to come to the aid of another." ( Williams v. State of California, supra, 34 Cal.3d at p. 23 .) As explained in the Restatement Second of Torts, "The origin of the rule lay in the early common law distinction between action and inaction, or `misfeasance' and `non-feasance.'" (Rest.2d Torts, § 314, com. c, p. 116.) Courts were more concerned with affirmative acts of misbehavior than they were with an individual "who merely did nothing, even though another might suffer serious harm because of his omission to act." ( Ibid. ) *333 ( | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Williams v. State of California
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2 sentences2008As we previously noted, the general rule is that "one has no duty to come to the aid of another." ( Williams v. State of California, supra, 34 Cal.3d at p. 23 .) As explained in the Restatement Second of Torts, "The origin of the rule lay in the early common law distinction between action and inaction, or `misfeasance' and `non-feasance.'" (Rest.2d Torts, § 314, com. c, p. 116.) Courts were more concerned with affirmative acts of misbehavior than they were with an individual "who merely did nothing, even though another might suffer serious harm because of his omission to act." ( Ibid. ) *333 ( 2008As we previously noted, the general rule is that "one has no duty to come to the aid of another." ( Williams v. State of California, supra, 34 Cal.3d at p. 23 .) As explained in the Restatement Second of Torts, "The origin of the rule lay in the early common law distinction between action and inaction, or `misfeasance' and `non-feasance.'" (Rest.2d Torts, § 314, com. c, p. 116.) Courts were more concerned with affirmative acts of misbehavior than they were with an individual "who merely did nothing, even though another might suffer serious harm because of his omission to act." ( Ibid. ) *333 ( | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Artiglio v. Corning Inc.
green
2 sentences2008As we previously noted, the general rule is that “one has no duty to come to the aid of another.” (Williams v. State of California, supra, 34 Cal.3d at p. 23 .) As explained in the Restatement Second of Torts, “The origin of the rule lay in the early common law distinction between action and inaction, or ‘misfeasance’ and ‘nonfeasance.’ ” (Rest.2d Torts, § 314, com. c, p. 116.) Courts were more concerned with affirmative acts of misbehavior than they were with an individual “who merely did nothing, even though another might suffer serious harm because of his omission to act.” (Ibid.) While the 2008As we previously noted, the general rule is that "one has no duty to come to the aid of another." ( Williams v. State of California, supra, 34 Cal.3d at p. 23 .) As explained in the Restatement Second of Torts, "The origin of the rule lay in the early common law distinction between action and inaction, or `misfeasance' and `non-feasance.'" (Rest.2d Torts, § 314, com. c, p. 116.) Courts were more concerned with affirmative acts of misbehavior than they were with an individual "who merely did nothing, even though another might suffer serious harm because of his omission to act." ( Ibid. ) *333 ( | 1 | 2008–2008 |
United States v. Ronald J. Goldberg
green
1 sentence2007Some rights may be forfeited by means short of waiver, [5] ... [including the] right to confront adverse witnesses ... but others may not...." ( Id at p. 894, fn. 2, 111 S.Ct. 2631 (cone, opn. of Scalia, J.).) In contrast to waiver, "forfeiture results in the loss of a right regardless of the defendant's knowledge thereof and irrespective of whether the defendant intended to relinquish the right." ( United States v. Goldberg (3rd Cir.1995) 67 F.3d 1092, 1100 ; accord, United States v. Olano (1993) 507 U.S. 725, 734 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 .) We begin with the origin of the rule of f | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Almendarez-Torres v. United States
red
2 sentences2006(Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 490 .) The high court acknowledged there might be a narrow exception to this rule when the prosecution seeks to prove the “fact of a prior conviction” (ibid.), but the court also considered it “arguable” that its decision in Almendarez-Torres v. United States (1998) 523 U.S. 224 [ 140 L.Ed.2d 350 , 118 S.Ct. 1219 ] (Almendarez-Torres), the origin of this exception, was “incorrectly decided” (Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 489 ). 2006(Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 490 .) The high court acknowledged there might be a narrow exception to this rule when the prosecution seeks to prove the “fact of a prior conviction” (ibid.), but the court also considered it “arguable” that its decision in Almendarez-Torres v. United States (1998) 523 U.S. 224 [ 140 L.Ed.2d 350 , 118 S.Ct. 1219 ] (Almendarez-Torres), the origin of this exception, was “incorrectly decided” (Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 489 ). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Apprendi v. New Jersey
green
2 sentences2006(Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 490 .) The high court acknowledged there might be a narrow exception to this rule when the prosecution seeks to prove the “fact of a prior conviction” (ibid.), but the court also considered it “arguable” that its decision in Almendarez-Torres v. United States (1998) 523 U.S. 224 [ 140 L.Ed.2d 350 , 118 S.Ct. 1219 ] (Almendarez-Torres), the origin of this exception, was “incorrectly decided” (Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 489 ). 2006(Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 490 .) The high court acknowledged there might be a narrow exception to this rule when the prosecution seeks to prove the “fact of a prior conviction” (ibid.), but the court also considered it “arguable” that its decision in Almendarez-Torres v. United States (1998) 523 U.S. 224 [ 140 L.Ed.2d 350 , 118 S.Ct. 1219 ] (Almendarez-Torres), the origin of this exception, was “incorrectly decided” (Apprendi, supra, 530 U.S. at p. 489 ). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
In Re Smith
green
2 sentences2006(Maj. opn., ante, 51 Cal. Rptr.3d at p. 437 , 146 P.3d at p. 971 ; e.g., United States v. Stuckey (S.D.N.Y.2006) 2006 WL 2390268 , *3, fn. 2; United States v. Albert (N.D.Cal.2006) 2006 WL 2078564 , *2.) D. 2006(Maj. opn., ante, 51 Cal. Rptr.3d at p. 437 , 146 P.3d at p. 971 ; e.g., United States v. Stuckey (S.D.N.Y.2006) 2006 WL 2390268 , *3, fn. 2; United States v. Albert (N.D.Cal.2006) 2006 WL 2078564 , *2.) D. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Leedom v. Kyne
green
2 sentences1979Refusal to issue a complaint based on an erroneous construction of an applicable statute also has been held reviewable under the court’s general equitable power. [Citation.]” The origin of the exception in federal law is Leedom v. Kyne (1958) 358 U.S. 184 , [ 3 L.Ed.2d 210 , 79 S.Ct. 180 ]. 1979Refusal to issue a complaint based on an erroneous construction of an applicable statute also has been held reviewable under the court’s general equitable power. [Citation.]” The origin of the exception in federal law is Leedom v. Kyne (1958) 358 U.S. 184 , [ 3 L.Ed.2d 210 , 79 S.Ct. 180 ]. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Harold A. Boire, Regional Director, Twelfth Region, National Labor Relations Board v. The Miami Herald Publishing Company
green
1 sentence1979The Kyne exception is viewed as a narrow one permitting intermediate review only where “the fact of a statutory violation cannot seriously be argued” (Boire v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. (5th Cir. 1965) 343 F.2d 17, 21 , quoted in United Farm Workers v. Superior Court, supra, 72 Cal.App.3d 268, 274 ), or where the agency transgression is “ ' “the type of gross transgression for which we invoke the label ‘jurisdictional’ or ‘clear errors of law’ . . . ." ' " (Cadiz v. Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. (1979) 92 Cal.App.3d 365, 382 [ 155 Cal.Rptr. 213 ].) The cases granting or denying intermedia | 1 | 1979–1979 |
United Farm Workers of America v. Superior Court
green
1 sentence1979The Kyne exception is viewed as a narrow one permitting intermediate review only where “the fact of a statutory violation cannot seriously be argued” (Boire v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. (5th Cir. 1965) 343 F.2d 17, 21 , quoted in United Farm Workers v. Superior Court, supra, 72 Cal.App.3d 268, 274 ), or where the agency transgression is “ ' “the type of gross transgression for which we invoke the label ‘jurisdictional’ or ‘clear errors of law’ . . . ." ' " (Cadiz v. Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. (1979) 92 Cal.App.3d 365, 382 [ 155 Cal.Rptr. 213 ].) The cases granting or denying intermedia | 1 | 1979–1979 |
United States v. Robert v. H. Sugden and Jean S. Sugden
green
1 sentence1975The origin of this rule is Sugden v. United States, supra, 226 F.2d 281 . | 1 | 1975–1975 |
People v. Williams
green
2 sentences1954In Mr. Justice Schauer's dissent in People v. Williams, 32 Cal.2d 78 [ 195 P.2d 393 ], a case involving the same *215 erroneous instruction, he traced the origin of the error which a majority of this court now sanctions once more. 1954In Mr. Justice Schauer's dissent in People v. Williams, 32 Cal.2d 78 [ 195 P.2d 393 ], a case involving the same *215 erroneous instruction, he traced the origin of the error which a majority of this court now sanctions once more. | 1 | 1954–1954 |
People v. Welch
green
2 sentences1954He showed that it began with specious reasoning in People v. Welch (1874), 49 Cal. 174 , and that it has, from time to time, been followed until the present time. 1954He showed that it began with specious reasoning in People v. Welch (1874), 49 Cal. 174 , and that it has, from time to time, been followed until the present time. | 1 | 1954–1954 |
Counselman v. Hitchcock
green
2 sentences1938(Counselman v. Hitchcock, 142 U. S. 547 [12 Sup. Ct. 195, 35 L. 1938(Counselman v. Hitchcock, 142 U. S. 547 [12 Sup. Ct. 195, 35 L. | 1 | 1938–1938 |
Bank of Augusta v. Earle
green
2 sentences1926(See Bank of Augusta v. Earle, 38 U. S. (13 Pet.) 519 -538 [ 10 L. 1926(See Bank of Augusta v. Earle, 38 U. S. (13 Pet.) 519 -538 [ 10 L. | 1 | 1926–1926 |
Holmes v. Richet
green
1 sentence1923The question early arose and was considered at length in the case of Holmes v. Richet, 56 Cal. 307 [ 38 Am. | 1 | 1923–1923 |
Sullivan v. Winthrop
neutral
1 sentence1898But whatever may be the origin of the rule, it is irrevocably fixed as a general rule,, and is not now open to controversy: Sullivan v. Winthrop, 1 Sum. 1 , Fed. | 1 | 1898–1898 |
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.
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.