14 California opinions name it 1 courts 1980–2024 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.
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Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.green2 sentences1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser 1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser | 2 | 2 |
Denham v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser 1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser | 2 | 2 |
Wilson v. Sunshine Meat & Liquor Co.green2 sentences1991(Wilson v. Sunshine Meat & Liquor Co. (1983) 34 Cal.3d 554, 561 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 773 , 669 P.2d 9 ]; accord, Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 346 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ]; Cordova v. Vons Grocery Co. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 1526, 1533 [ 242 Cal.Rptr. 605 ].) Because the considerations are the same, the Supreme Court has held that *878 upon a motion for preferential trial setting, the trial court may not only deny that motion, but may also dismiss the action sua sponte. 1991(Wilson v. Sunshine Meat & Liquor Co. (1983) 34 Cal.3d 554, 561 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 773 , 669 P.2d 9 ]; accord, Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 346 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ]; Cordova v. Vons Grocery Co. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 1526, 1533 [ 242 Cal.Rptr. 605 ].) Because the considerations are the same, the Supreme Court has held that *878 upon a motion for preferential trial setting, the trial court may not only deny that motion, but may also dismiss the action sua sponte. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Lewisgreen1 sentence2024(People v. Stuart, supra, 156 Cal.App.4th at p. 178 .) Here, the trial court found defendant was presumptively ineligible for probation pursuant to section 1203(e)(3), which applies to “[a]ny person who willfully inflicted great bodily injury . . . in the perpetration of the crime of which that person has been convicted.” In People v. Lewis (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 837, 853 (Lewis), the court interpreted section 1203(e)(3) as requiring that the defendant “intend[ed] to cause great bodily injury or torture, not merely that the crime resulted in great bodily injury or torture.” This interpretation | 1 | 1 |
Osborne v. Todd Farm Servicegreen1 sentence2023(Cf. Osborne v. Todd Farm Service (2016) 247 Cal.App.4th 43, 50 [evidentiary rulings reviewed for abuse of discretion].) Conceding that the trial court may have properly excluded the Abir declaration, ACTS asserts the evidence in Medina’s declaration alone shows its entitlement to more than 5 percent of the attorney fees in this case, arguing that that evidence is relevant to several of the factors set forth in rule 7.955(b) of the California Rules of Court. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Battlegreen1 sentence2013(People v. Battle (2011) 198 Cal.App.4th 50, 62 (Battle); rule 4.409 [“Relevant criteria enumerated in [the rules of court] ... will be deemed to have been considered unless the record affirmatively reflects otherwise”].) None of the factors cited by appellant affirmatively establishes the court was unaware of and/or failed to consider the factors set forth in rule 4.414. | 1 | 1 |
Estate of Tryningreen2 sentences2001The trial court makes its determination after consideration of a number of factors, including the nature of the litigation, its difficulty, the amount involved, the skill required in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' [Citation.]" (Italics added.) Similarly, in Estate of Trunin (1989) 49 Cal.3d 868, 873-874 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 93 , 782 P.2d 232 , the Supreme Court held that "`[e]very [probate] attorney should be fully and fairly paid for his [or her] services, having in mind their nature, their difficulty, the value 2001The trial court makes its determination after consideration of a number of factors, including the nature of the litigation, its difficulty, the amount involved, the skill required in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' [Citation.]" (Italics added.) Similarly, in Estate of Trunin (1989) 49 Cal.3d 868, 873-874 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 93 , 782 P.2d 232 , the Supreme Court held that "`[e]very [probate] attorney should be fully and fairly paid for his [or her] services, having in mind their nature, their difficulty, the value | 1 | 1 |
Estate of Beachgreen2 sentences2001The trial court makes its determination after consideration of a number of factors, including the nature of the litigation, its difficulty, the amount involved, the skill required in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' [Citation.]" (Italics added.) Similarly, in Estate of Trunin (1989) 49 Cal.3d 868, 873-874 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 93 , 782 P.2d 232 , the Supreme Court held that "`[e]very [probate] attorney should be fully and fairly paid for his [or her] services, having in mind their nature, their difficulty, the value 2001The trial court makes its determination after consideration of a number of factors, including the nature of the litigation, its difficulty, the amount involved, the skill required in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' [Citation.]" (Italics added.) Similarly, in Estate of Trunin (1989) 49 Cal.3d 868, 873-874 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 93 , 782 P.2d 232 , the Supreme Court held that "`[e]very [probate] attorney should be fully and fairly paid for his [or her] services, having in mind their nature, their difficulty, the value | 1 | 1 |
Flannery v. California Highway Patrolgreen2 sentences2001The trial court makes its determination after consideration of a number of factors, including the nature of the litigation, its difficulty, the amount involved, the skill required in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' [Citation.]" (Italics added.) Similarly, in Estate of Trunin (1989) 49 Cal.3d 868, 873-874 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 93 , 782 P.2d 232 , the Supreme Court held that "`[e]very [probate] attorney should be fully and fairly paid for his [or her] services, having in mind their nature, their difficulty, the value 2001The trial court makes its determination after consideration of a number of factors, including the nature of the litigation, its difficulty, the amount involved, the skill required in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' [Citation.]" (Italics added.) Similarly, in Estate of Trunin (1989) 49 Cal.3d 868, 873-874 , 264 Cal.Rptr. 93 , 782 P.2d 232 , the Supreme Court held that "`[e]very [probate] attorney should be fully and fairly paid for his [or her] services, having in mind their nature, their difficulty, the value | 1 | 1 |
Clark v. Stabond Corp.green2 sentences1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser 1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser | 1 | 1 |
Wong v. Davidiangreen2 sentences1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser 1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser | 1 | 1 |
Blank v. Kirwangreen2 sentences1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser 1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser | 1 | 1 |
Schumpert v. Tishman Co.green2 sentences1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser 1991In evaluating whether to exercise its discretionary dismissal powers, a trial court is to consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) of the California Rules of Court. 8 (Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) The competing considerations which a trial court must consider when exercising discretion to dismiss were described by the Court of Appeal in Schumpert v. Tishman Co. (1988) 198 Cal.App.3d 598, 602-603 [ 243 Cal.Rptr. 810 ], as follows: “It has been aptly remarked that section 583.420 and the other dismissal-for-delay statutes ser | 1 | 1 |
Cordova v. Vons Grocery Co.green2 sentences1991(Wilson v. Sunshine Meat & Liquor Co. (1983) 34 Cal.3d 554, 561 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 773 , 669 P.2d 9 ]; accord, Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 346 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ]; Cordova v. Vons Grocery Co. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 1526, 1533 [ 242 Cal.Rptr. 605 ].) Because the considerations are the same, the Supreme Court has held that *878 upon a motion for preferential trial setting, the trial court may not only deny that motion, but may also dismiss the action sua sponte. 1991(Wilson v. Sunshine Meat & Liquor Co. (1983) 34 Cal.3d 554, 561 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 773 , 669 P.2d 9 ]; accord, Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 346 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ]; Cordova v. Vons Grocery Co. (1987) 196 Cal.App.3d 1526, 1533 [ 242 Cal.Rptr. 605 ].) Because the considerations are the same, the Supreme Court has held that *878 upon a motion for preferential trial setting, the trial court may not only deny that motion, but may also dismiss the action sua sponte. | 1 | 1 |
Lopez v. Larsongreen2 sentences1980It was stated in Lopez v. Larson (1979) 91 Cal.App.3d 383, 399-400 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 912 ], a case very similar procedurally to the case at bench, that “[i]t is true that a number of cases have indicated that a court may consider as a factor in justification of prosecutorial de *488 lay an exceptional press of business or burdensome workload on plaintiff’s attorney and his law firm. [Citations.] In all of the cited cases, however, the unusual press of business or burdensome workload of the plaintiff’s attorney or his law firm was only one among several factors justifying the delay.. . . 1980It was stated in Lopez v. Larson (1979) 91 Cal.App.3d 383, 399-400 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 912 ], a case very similar procedurally to the case at bench, that “[i]t is true that a number of cases have indicated that a court may consider as a factor in justification of prosecutorial de *488 lay an exceptional press of business or burdensome workload on plaintiff’s attorney and his law firm. [Citations.] In all of the cited cases, however, the unusual press of business or burdensome workload of the plaintiff’s attorney or his law firm was only one among several factors justifying the delay.. . . | 1 | 1 |
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People v. Covino
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2 sentences2014(People v. Covino (1980) 100 Cal.App.3d 660, 671 ; rule 4.408(a).) "A single factor in aggravation will support imposition of an upper term. [Citation.] 'When a trial court has given both proper and improper reasons for a sentence choice, a reviewing court will set aside the sentence only if it is reasonably probable that the trial court would have chosen a lesser sentence had it known that some of its reasons were improper.' " (People v. Cruz (1995) 38 Cal.App.4th 427, 433-434 .) Swaim contends the trial court erred in finding the victims "particularly vulnerable" under rule 4.421(a)(3) becau 2014(People v. Covino (1980) 100 Cal.App.3d 660, 671 ; rule 4.408(a).) It is 4 All further rule references are to the California Rules of Court. 11. settled that single factor in aggravation is sufficient to justify the upper term. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Superior Court (Dorsey)
green
2 sentences2014(Rule 4.413(b); Dorsey, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th at p. 1229 ; Du, supra, 5 Cal.App.4th at p. 830 .) Where, as here, the court [footnote continued on next page] 9 B. 2014(Rule 4.413(b); Dorsey, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th at p. 1229 ; Du, supra, 5 Cal.App.4th at p. 830 .) Where, as here, the court [footnote continued on next page] 9 B. | 2 | 2013–2014 |
People v. Superior Court (Du)
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2 sentences2014(Rule 4.413(b); Dorsey, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th at p. 1229 ; Du, supra, 5 Cal.App.4th at p. 830 .) Where, as here, the court [footnote continued on next page] 9 B. 2014(Rule 4.413(b); Dorsey, supra, 50 Cal.App.4th at p. 1229 ; Du, supra, 5 Cal.App.4th at p. 830 .) Where, as here, the court [footnote continued on next page] 9 B. | 2 | 2013–2014 |
People v. Stuart
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2 sentences2024Section 1203(e) sets forth categories of persons to whom probation shall not be granted “[e]xcept in unusual cases in which the interests of justice would best be served if the person is granted probation . . . .” In such a circumstance, a court determines whether the presumption against probation has been overcome pursuant to rule 4.413, which lists certain factors “indicat[ing] the existence of an unusual case.” (People v. Stuart (2007) 156 Cal.App.4th 165, 178 .) If a court determines the presumption is overcome, it evaluates whether to grant probation pursuant to the factors set forth in r 2024(People v. Stuart, supra, 156 Cal.App.4th at p. 178 .) Here, the trial court found defendant was presumptively ineligible for probation pursuant to section 1203(e)(3), which applies to “[a]ny person who willfully inflicted great bodily injury . . . in the perpetration of the crime of which that person has been convicted.” In People v. Lewis (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 837, 853 (Lewis), the court interpreted section 1203(e)(3) as requiring that the defendant “intend[ed] to cause great bodily injury or torture, not merely that the crime resulted in great bodily injury or torture.” This interpretation | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Rodriguez
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1 sentence2015(People v. Rodriguez (2005) 130 Cal.App.4th 1257, 1262-1263 .) A trial court is generally required to state reasons for denying probation and imposing a prison sentence. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Weaver
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1 sentence2015(People v. Weaver (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 1301 , 1312- 8 Defendant was sentenced to a concurrent 16 months on each of the remaining counts. 16 1313 (Weaver), disapproved on other grounds in People v. Cook (2015) 60 Cal.4th 922, 939 ; rule 4.408(a).) When, as here, “a person is convicted of two or more crimes . . . the second or other subsequent judgment upon which sentence is ordered to be executed shall direct whether the terms of imprisonment or any of them to which he or she is sentenced shall run concurrently or consecutively.” (§ 669.) A trial court has discretion in deciding whether to im | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Cook
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1 sentence2015(People v. Weaver (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 1301 , 1312- 8 Defendant was sentenced to a concurrent 16 months on each of the remaining counts. 16 1313 (Weaver), disapproved on other grounds in People v. Cook (2015) 60 Cal.4th 922, 939 ; rule 4.408(a).) When, as here, “a person is convicted of two or more crimes . . . the second or other subsequent judgment upon which sentence is ordered to be executed shall direct whether the terms of imprisonment or any of them to which he or she is sentenced shall run concurrently or consecutively.” (§ 669.) A trial court has discretion in deciding whether to im | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Avalos
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1 sentence2014(See, e.g., Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.420(c)[4] [fact underlying an enhancement may not be used to impose the upper term unless the court strikes the enhancement]; id., rule 4.420(d) [fact that is an element of the crime may not be used to impose the upper term].)” (People v. Sandoval (2007) 41 Cal.4th 825, 848 , first and second bracketed insertions added.) In addition, in determining whether to impose the lower, middle, or upper term, the court is not limited to the factors set forth in rule 4.421; rather, any relevant fact may be considered. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Cruz
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1 sentence2014(People v. Covino (1980) 100 Cal.App.3d 660, 671 ; rule 4.408(a).) "A single factor in aggravation will support imposition of an upper term. [Citation.] 'When a trial court has given both proper and improper reasons for a sentence choice, a reviewing court will set aside the sentence only if it is reasonably probable that the trial court would have chosen a lesser sentence had it known that some of its reasons were improper.' " (People v. Cruz (1995) 38 Cal.App.4th 427, 433-434 .) Swaim contends the trial court erred in finding the victims "particularly vulnerable" under rule 4.421(a)(3) becau | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Sandoval
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1 sentence2014(See, e.g., Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.420(c)[4] [fact underlying an enhancement may not be used to impose the upper term unless the court strikes the enhancement]; id., rule 4.420(d) [fact that is an element of the crime may not be used to impose the upper term].)” (People v. Sandoval (2007) 41 Cal.4th 825, 848 , first and second bracketed insertions added.) In addition, in determining whether to impose the lower, middle, or upper term, the court is not limited to the factors set forth in rule 4.421; rather, any relevant fact may be considered. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Maria P. v. Riles
green
1 sentence2014(People v. Superior Court (Alvarez) (1997) 14 Cal.4th 968, 977-978 ; and Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1295 . | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. Superior Court
green
1 sentence2014(People v. Superior Court (Alvarez) (1997) 14 Cal.4th 968, 977-978 ; and Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1295 . | 1 | 2014–2014 |
PLCM Group, Inc. v. Drexler
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2 sentences2001Indeed, Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657.1 incorporates by reference the factors set forth in rule 4-200 of Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California, among which is "[t]he amount involved and the results obtained." ( Id., rule 4-200(B)(5).) As stated in PLCM Group, Inc. v. Drexler, supra, 22 Cal.4th at page 1096 , 95 Cal.Rptr.2d 198 , 997 P.2d 511 , "`The value of legal services performed in a case is a matter in which the trial court has its own expertise. [Citation.] ... 2001Indeed, Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657.1 incorporates by reference the factors set forth in rule 4-200 of Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California, among which is "[t]he amount involved and the results obtained." ( Id., rule 4-200(B)(5).) As stated in PLCM Group, Inc. v. Drexler, supra, 22 Cal.4th at page 1096 , 95 Cal.Rptr.2d 198 , 997 P.2d 511 , "`The value of legal services performed in a case is a matter in which the trial court has its own expertise. [Citation.] ... | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Davenport v. Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc.
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1 sentence1988Any procedure on such a motion which does not consider the factors set forth in rule 373(e) and the policies set forth in section 583.130 encourages delay by permitting a dilatory plaintiff “to wait until the eleventh hour in the statutory life of an action before instituting arbitration . . . while enjoying the protection of the tolling of the diligent prosecution statute.” (Davenport v. Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc., supra, 141 Cal.App.3d 60, 65 .) The circumstances present here are analogous to those cases in which a plaintiff files a motion for trial preference in order to avoid dismissal un | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Sanborn v. Chronicle Publishing Co.
green
1 sentence1980Proc., § 583] places no restrictions on the exercise of the trial court’s discretion and it will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Sanborn, supra, 18 Cal.3d 406, 416 , citing Denham v. Superior Court (1970) 2 Cal.3d 557, 563-564 [ 86 Cal.Rptr. 65 , 468 P.2d 193 ].) The trial court exercises its discretion as to dismissal for lack of prosecution by reference to the factors set forth in rule 203.5(e) of California Rules of Court. 3 Plaintiff’s principal explanation of delay was that of the press of other business, coupled with disruption of office personnel. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
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.