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companion principle in California

14 California opinions name it 1 courts 1979–2023 3 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Bellgreen
calctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998(U.S. v. Shabazz, supra, at p. 437 ; accord, People v. Bell, supra, 43 Cal.App.4th at p. 768 .) Obviously, this rule must be applied in light of the companion rule that the length of a detention must be reasonably related in scope to the circumstances which justified the interference in the first place.

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United States v. Sharpegreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998(United States v. Sharpe (1985) 470 U.S. 675, 682 [ 105 S.Ct. 1568, 1573 , 84 L.Ed.2d 605 ]; People v. McGaughran, supra, 25 Cal.3d at p. 586 .) In this case, however, Officer Bolinger requested permission to search the fanny pack while awaiting the results of the warrant check, which arrived in a minute. *500 Thus, the request to search did not unduly prolong the detention or extend the period justified by the valid traffic stop.

1998(United States v. Sharpe (1985) 470 U.S. 675, 682 [ 105 S.Ct. 1568, 1573 , 84 L.Ed.2d 605 ]; People v. McGaughran, supra, 25 Cal.3d at p. 586 .) In this case, however, Officer Bolinger requested permission to search the fanny pack while awaiting the results of the warrant check, which arrived in a minute. *500 Thus, the request to search did not unduly prolong the detention or extend the period justified by the valid traffic stop.

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In Re Dino E.green
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997(In re Basilio T. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 155, 172 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 450 ].) [¶] 2) The companion rule, ... is that, where a reunification plan is proving to be ineffective, it must be amended promptly [under section 342], to ensure that it becomes a true reunification plan.” The latter would comply with the requirement that the reunification plan “ ‘must be specifically tailored to fit the circumstances of each family [citation], and must be designed to eliminate those conditions which led to the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding.’ ” (In re Precious J. *1143 (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 1463 , 1474

1997(In re Basilio T. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 155, 172 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 450 ].) [¶] 2) The companion rule, ... is that, where a reunification plan is proving to be ineffective, it must be amended promptly [under section 342], to ensure that it becomes a true reunification plan.” The latter would comply with the requirement that the reunification plan “ ‘must be specifically tailored to fit the circumstances of each family [citation], and must be designed to eliminate those conditions which led to the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding.’ ” (In re Precious J. *1143 (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 1463 , 1474

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In Re Basilio T.red
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997(In re Basilio T. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 155, 172 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 450 ].) [¶] 2) The companion rule, ... is that, where a reunification plan is proving to be ineffective, it must be amended promptly [under section 342], to ensure that it becomes a true reunification plan.” The latter would comply with the requirement that the reunification plan “ ‘must be specifically tailored to fit the circumstances of each family [citation], and must be designed to eliminate those conditions which led to the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding.’ ” (In re Precious J. *1143 (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 1463 , 1474

1997(In re Basilio T. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 155, 172 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 450 ].) [¶] 2) The companion rule, ... is that, where a reunification plan is proving to be ineffective, it must be amended promptly [under section 342], to ensure that it becomes a true reunification plan.” The latter would comply with the requirement that the reunification plan “ ‘must be specifically tailored to fit the circumstances of each family [citation], and must be designed to eliminate those conditions which led to the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding.’ ” (In re Precious J. *1143 (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 1463 , 1474

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Venegas green
calctapp · 1970
2 sentences

2023(People v. Bradford (1976) 17 Cal.3d 8, 13 , 22–23.) Similarly, in a case where the defendant shot a companion at a bar and the evidence suggested that the defendant obtained the gun during a struggle at the bar moments before the shooting, section 654 barred punishment for possession of a firearm by an ex-felon in addition to punishment for assault with a deadly weapon because “the possession [was] physically simultaneous” and “was incidental to only one objective, namely to shoot [the victim].” (People v. Venegas (1970) 10 Cal.App.3d 814 , 818–821.) Morgan argues that there is no evidence to

2002(People v. Bradford, supra, at pp. 22-23.) Likewise, in People v. Venegas, supra, 10 Cal.App.3d at page 821 , the defendant shot a companion in a bar.

32002–2023
People v. Bradford green
cal · 1976
2 sentences

2023(People v. Bradford (1976) 17 Cal.3d 8, 13 , 22–23.) Similarly, in a case where the defendant shot a companion at a bar and the evidence suggested that the defendant obtained the gun during a struggle at the bar moments before the shooting, section 654 barred punishment for possession of a firearm by an ex-felon in addition to punishment for assault with a deadly weapon because “the possession [was] physically simultaneous” and “was incidental to only one objective, namely to shoot [the victim].” (People v. Venegas (1970) 10 Cal.App.3d 814 , 818–821.) Morgan argues that there is no evidence to

2002The defendant's possession of the officer's revolver was not antecedent and separate from the *323 use of the revolver in assaulting the officer. ( Id. at pp. 22-23, 130 Cal.Rptr. 129 , 549 P.2d 1225 .) Likewise, in People v. Venegas, supra, 10 Cal.App.3d at p. 821 , 89 Cal.Rptr. 103 , the defendant shot a companion in a bar.

22002–2023
People v. Simon green
cal · 2001
2 sentences

2023As we explained in People v. Simon (2001) 25 Cal.4th 1082 (Simon): ‘ “ ‘ “The purpose of the general doctrine of waiver [or forfeiture] is to encourage a defendant to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that they may be corrected or avoided and a fair trial had . . . .” ’ [Citation.] ‘ “No procedural principle is more familiar to this Court than that a constitutional right,” or a right of any other sort, “may be forfeited in criminal as well as civil cases by the failure to make timely assertion of the right before a tribunal having jurisdiction to determine it.” . . .’ [Citat

2022As we explained in People v. Simon (2001) 25 Cal.4th 1082 (Simon): ‘ “ ‘ “The purpose of the general doctrine of waiver [or forfeiture] is to encourage a defendant to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that they may be corrected or avoided and a fair trial had . . . .” ’ [Citation.] ‘ “No procedural principle is more familiar to this Court than that a constitutional right,” or a right of any other sort, “may be forfeited in criminal as well as civil cases by the failure to make timely assertion of the right before a tribunal having jurisdiction to determine 14 it.” . . .’ [Ci

22022–2023
cluster 797778 green
ca3 · 2007
2 sentences

2014(A.W. v Jersey City Public School (2007) 486 F.3d 791 , 804.) However, the settlement agreement in the underlying action provided that the parties would treat and report the settlement allocation for tax purposes under federal and state law.

2013(A.W. v Jersey City Public School (2007) 486 F.3d 791 , 804.) However, the settlement agreement in the underlying action provided that the parties would treat and report the settlement allocation for tax purposes under federal and state law.

22013–2014
Montgomery Ward & Co. v. State Board of Equalization green
calctapp · 1969
2 sentences

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

21979–1979
Ladd v. State Board of Equalization green
calctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

21979–1979
Estate of Legatos green
calctapp · 1969
2 sentences

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

21979–1979
Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson green
calctapp · 1936
2 sentences

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

21979–1979
John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove green
calctapp · 1972
2 sentences

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

21979–1979
Gowens v. City of Bakersfield green
calctapp · 1960
2 sentences

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

1979He overlooks the companion principle that the tax burden should fall equally upon members of the same class. ( Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson (1936) 13 Cal. App.2d 720 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ].) Again, the cases cited are factually *893 distinguishable from the situation involved in the instant case: e.g., uniform treatment between spouses ( Estate of Legatos (1969) 1 Cal. App.3d 657 [ 81 Cal. Rptr. 910 ]); a special tax on retired persons who occupy nonprofit retirement homes ( John Tennant Memorial Homes, Inc. v. City of Pacific Grove (1972) 27 Cal. App.3d 372 [ 103 Cal. Rptr. 215 ]); a city tax on lodg

21979–1979
Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. green
cal · 2000
1 sentence

2013(See Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317 , 352–353.) The trial court properly sustained defendants’ demurrer to plaintiff’s cause of action for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

12013–2013
Third Story Music, Inc. v. Waits green
calctapp · 1995
1 sentence

2013(Third Story Music, Inc. v. Waits (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 798, 804 .) A claim for breach of the covenant that merely repeats and realleges the same allegations set forth in a companion claim for breach of contract is properly dismissed as superfluous.

12013–2013
Giannuzzi v. State of California green
calctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2000(Giannuzzi, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 467 .) 5 The court relied upon a comment to section 831.2, a companion immunity statute to section 831.4.

12000–2000
People v. McGaughran green
cal · 1979
1 sentence

1998(United States v. Sharpe (1985) 470 U.S. 675, 682 [ 105 S.Ct. 1568, 1573 , 84 L.Ed.2d 605 ]; People v. McGaughran, supra, 25 Cal.3d at p. 586 .) In this case, however, Officer Bolinger requested permission to search the fanny pack while awaiting the results of the warrant check, which arrived in a minute. *500 Thus, the request to search did not unduly prolong the detention or extend the period justified by the valid traffic stop.

11998–1998
In Re Precious J. green
calctapp · 1996
2 sentences

1997(In re Basilio T. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 155, 172 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 450 ].) [¶] 2) The companion rule, ... is that, where a reunification plan is proving to be ineffective, it must be amended promptly [under section 342], to ensure that it becomes a true reunification plan.” The latter would comply with the requirement that the reunification plan “ ‘must be specifically tailored to fit the circumstances of each family [citation], and must be designed to eliminate those conditions which led to the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding.’ ” (In re Precious J. *1143 (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 1463 , 1474

1997(In re Basilio T. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 155, 172 [ 5 Cal.Rptr.2d 450 ].) [¶] 2) The companion rule, ... is that, where a reunification plan is proving to be ineffective, it must be amended promptly [under section 342], to ensure that it becomes a true reunification plan.” The latter would comply with the requirement that the reunification plan “ ‘must be specifically tailored to fit the circumstances of each family [citation], and must be designed to eliminate those conditions which led to the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding.’ ” (In re Precious J. *1143 (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 1463 , 1474

11997–1997
People v. McDonald green
cal · 1984
2 sentences

1991Maier now claims the evidence is insufficient to support a true finding on the robbery-murder special circumstance, and under People v. McDonald (1984) 37 Cal.3d 351 [ 208 Cal.Rptr. 236 , 690 P.2d 709 , 46 A.L.R.4th 1011 ], a special circumstance may not stand after acquittal of the underlying offense.

1991Maier now claims the evidence is insufficient to support a true finding on the robbery-murder special circumstance, and under People v. McDonald (1984) 37 Cal.3d 351 [ 208 Cal.Rptr. 236 , 690 P.2d 709 , 46 A.L.R.4th 1011 ], a special circumstance may not stand after acquittal of the underlying offense.

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

NC 24 (1973–2025) CA 14 (1979–2023) FL 12 (1958–2025) PA 12 (1930–2021) NY 9 (1947–2013) AL 5 (1957–1997) TX 5 (1987–2019) IA 5 (2001–2019) WV 4 (1990–2013) MA 4 (1984–2018) IL 4 (1966–2003) WA 4 (1943–2023) NM 4 (1956–2012) MD 3 (1969–2004) NV 3 (2019–2019) WI 3 (1916–2014) GA 2 (2007–2023) SC 2 (1999–2023) OH 2 (2008–2008) MI 2 (1966–1972) NJ 2 (1953–1980) OK 2 (1936–1995) MO 2 (1961–1981) TN 2 (2002–2014) CO 2 (1976–1999) VA 2 (2000–2001) IN 2 (1985–1998)

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