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party in interest requirement in California

14 California opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2024 2 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
O'FLAHERTY v. Belgumgreen
calctapp · 2004 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024Co. (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1560, 1566 .) The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is “to save a defendant, against whom a judgment may be obtained, from further harassment or vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand.” (Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657 ; O’Flaherty v. Belgum (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 1044, 1062 .) Standing is a question of law that we review de novo.

2016Co. (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1560, 1566 .) The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is “to save a defendant, against whom a judgment may be obtained, from further harassment or vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand.” (Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657 ; O’Flaherty v. Belgum (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 1044, 1062 .) Laurel bases her claim on an unrecorded assignment of the WAMU trust deed, executed in August 2013, long after the foreclosure sale in November 2010 and after the Nelsons purchased the property in December 2011 free of any other liens. (§ 726; Civ

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Giselman v. Starrgreen
cal · 1895 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–2024
2 sentences

2024Co. (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1560, 1566 .) The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is “to save a defendant, against whom a judgment may be obtained, from further harassment or vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand.” (Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657 ; O’Flaherty v. Belgum (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 1044, 1062 .) Standing is a question of law that we review de novo.

2016Co. (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1560, 1566 .) The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is “to save a defendant, against whom a judgment may be obtained, from further harassment or vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand.” (Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657 ; O’Flaherty v. Belgum (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 1044, 1062 .) Laurel bases her claim on an unrecorded assignment of the WAMU trust deed, executed in August 2013, long after the foreclosure sale in November 2010 and after the Nelsons purchased the property in December 2011 free of any other liens. (§ 726; Civ

13
Smith v. Cimmetgreen
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013On the other hand, standing to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether the plaintiff has a right to relief. [Citations.]” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 ; accord, Smith, supra, at p. 1390 ; Washington Mutual Bank, supra, at p. 669; Color-Vue, Inc. v. Abrams (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1599, 1604 .) The City Charter gives the boards of pension and retirement systems, including WPERP, “sole and exclusive responsibility” to administer the pension and retirement systems.

11
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Starleygreen
cal · 1946 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992(Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Starley (1946) 28 Cal.2d 347, 351-352 [ 170 P.2d 448 , 166 A.L.R. 198 ]; Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657-658 [ 40 P. 8 ]; 4 Witkin, Cal. Procedure, Pleading, supra, § 103, at pp. 138-139.) Saks and King must litigate their claims in a single forum.

1992(Anheuser-Busch, Inc. v. Starley (1946) 28 Cal.2d 347, 351-352 [ 170 P.2d 448 , 166 A.L.R. 198 ]; Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657-658 [ 40 P. 8 ]; 4 Witkin, Cal. Procedure, Pleading, supra, § 103, at pp. 138-139.) Saks and King must litigate their claims in a single forum.

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Vasquez v. Superior Courtred
cal · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977(Stats. 1976, ch. 595, § 1.) Section 374 (added id. § 2) reads: “An owners’ association established in a project consisting of condominiums, as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or of a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, or an undivided interest subdivision project, as defined in Section 11000.1 of the Business and Professions Code, shall have standing to sue as the real party in interest for any damages to the commonly owned lots, parcels or areas occasioned by the acts or omissions of others, without joining with it the indi

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Cartt v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977(Stats. 1976, ch. 595, § 1.) Section 374 (added id. § 2) reads: “An owners’ association established in a project consisting of condominiums, as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or of a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, or an undivided interest subdivision project, as defined in Section 11000.1 of the Business and Professions Code, shall have standing to sue as the real party in interest for any damages to the commonly owned lots, parcels or areas occasioned by the acts or omissions of others, without joining with it the indi

1977(Stats. 1976, ch. 595, § 1.) Section 374 (added id. § 2) reads: “An owners’ association established in a project consisting of condominiums, as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or of a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, or an undivided interest subdivision project, as defined in Section 11000.1 of the Business and Professions Code, shall have standing to sue as the real party in interest for any damages to the commonly owned lots, parcels or areas occasioned by the acts or omissions of others, without joining with it the indi

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Southern California Edison Co. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1972 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977(Stats. 1976, ch. 595, § 1.) Section 374 (added id. § 2) reads: “An owners’ association established in a project consisting of condominiums, as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or of a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, or an undivided interest subdivision project, as defined in Section 11000.1 of the Business and Professions Code, shall have standing to sue as the real party in interest for any damages to the commonly owned lots, parcels or areas occasioned by the acts or omissions of others, without joining with it the indi

1977(Stats. 1976, ch. 595, § 1.) Section 374 (added id. § 2) reads: “An owners’ association established in a project consisting of condominiums, as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or of a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, or an undivided interest subdivision project, as defined in Section 11000.1 of the Business and Professions Code, shall have standing to sue as the real party in interest for any damages to the commonly owned lots, parcels or areas occasioned by the acts or omissions of others, without joining with it the indi

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. green
calctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2021Proc., § 367.) “[S]tanding to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether 9 the plaintiff has a right to relief.” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 .) “The purpose of a standing requirement is to ensure that the courts will decide only actual controversies between parties with a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the dispute to press their case with vigor.” (Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors (1989) 49 Cal.3d 432, 439 .) “Lack of standing may be raised at any time in th

2020Proc., § 367.) “[S]tanding to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether 9 the plaintiff has a right to relief.” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 .) “The purpose of a standing requirement is to ensure that the courts will decide only actual controversies between parties with a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the dispute to press their case with vigor.” (Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors (1989) 49 Cal.3d 432, 439 .) “Lack of standing may be raised at any time in th

32013–2021
Blumhorst v. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF LA green
calctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2021Proc., § 367.) “[S]tanding to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether 9 the plaintiff has a right to relief.” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 .) “The purpose of a standing requirement is to ensure that the courts will decide only actual controversies between parties with a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the dispute to press their case with vigor.” (Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors (1989) 49 Cal.3d 432, 439 .) “Lack of standing may be raised at any time in th

2020Proc., § 367.) “[S]tanding to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether 9 the plaintiff has a right to relief.” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 .) “The purpose of a standing requirement is to ensure that the courts will decide only actual controversies between parties with a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the dispute to press their case with vigor.” (Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors (1989) 49 Cal.3d 432, 439 .) “Lack of standing may be raised at any time in th

32015–2021
Gantman v. United Pacific Insurance Co. green
calctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2024Co. (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1560, 1566 .) The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is “to save a defendant, against whom a judgment may be obtained, from further harassment or vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand.” (Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657 ; O’Flaherty v. Belgum (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 1044, 1062 .) Standing is a question of law that we review de novo.

2016Co. (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 1560, 1566 .) The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is “to save a defendant, against whom a judgment may be obtained, from further harassment or vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand.” (Giselman v. Starr (1895) 106 Cal. 651, 657 ; O’Flaherty v. Belgum (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 1044, 1062 .) Laurel bases her claim on an unrecorded assignment of the WAMU trust deed, executed in August 2013, long after the foreclosure sale in November 2010 and after the Nelsons purchased the property in December 2011 free of any other liens. (§ 726; Civ

22016–2024
Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors green
cal · 1989
2 sentences

2021Proc., § 367.) “[S]tanding to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether 9 the plaintiff has a right to relief.” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 .) “The purpose of a standing requirement is to ensure that the courts will decide only actual controversies between parties with a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the dispute to press their case with vigor.” (Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors (1989) 49 Cal.3d 432, 439 .) “Lack of standing may be raised at any time in th

2020Proc., § 367.) “[S]tanding to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether 9 the plaintiff has a right to relief.” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 .) “The purpose of a standing requirement is to ensure that the courts will decide only actual controversies between parties with a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the dispute to press their case with vigor.” (Common Cause v. Board of Supervisors (1989) 49 Cal.3d 432, 439 .) “Lack of standing may be raised at any time in th

22020–2021
Imperial Merchant Services, Inc. v. Hunt green
cal · 2009
2 sentences

2018Resolving the Ambiguity When a statute's text is ambiguous, courts presume the Legislature intended reasonable results consistent with the apparent purpose of the legislation. ( Imperial Merchant Services , Inc. v. Hunt (2009) 47 Cal.4th 381 , 388, 97 Cal.Rptr.3d 464 , 212 P.3d 736 .) Stated another way, our role is "to identify the interpretation that best effectuates the legislative intent." ( Beal Bank , SSB v. Arter & Hadden , LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503 , 508, 66 Cal.Rptr.3d 52 , 167 P.3d 666 .) The text in the various versions of sections 367 and 369 and the California Law Revision Commiss

2018Resolving the Ambiguity When a statute's text is ambiguous, courts presume the Legislature intended reasonable results consistent with the apparent purpose of the legislation. ( Imperial Merchant Services , Inc. v. Hunt (2009) 47 Cal.4th 381 , 388, 97 Cal.Rptr.3d 464 , 212 P.3d 736 .) Stated another way, our role is "to identify the interpretation that best effectuates the legislative intent." ( Beal Bank , SSB v. Arter & Hadden , LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503 , 508, 66 Cal.Rptr.3d 52 , 167 P.3d 666 .) The text in the various versions of sections 367 and 369 and the California Law Revision Commiss

22018–2018
Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLP green
cal · 2007
2 sentences

2018Resolving the Ambiguity When a statute's text is ambiguous, courts presume the Legislature intended reasonable results consistent with the apparent purpose of the legislation. ( Imperial Merchant Services , Inc. v. Hunt (2009) 47 Cal.4th 381 , 388, 97 Cal.Rptr.3d 464 , 212 P.3d 736 .) Stated another way, our role is "to identify the interpretation that best effectuates the legislative intent." ( Beal Bank , SSB v. Arter & Hadden , LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503 , 508, 66 Cal.Rptr.3d 52 , 167 P.3d 666 .) The text in the various versions of sections 367 and 369 and the California Law Revision Commiss

2018Resolving the Ambiguity When a statute's text is ambiguous, courts presume the Legislature intended reasonable results consistent with the apparent purpose of the legislation. ( Imperial Merchant Services , Inc. v. Hunt (2009) 47 Cal.4th 381 , 388, 97 Cal.Rptr.3d 464 , 212 P.3d 736 .) Stated another way, our role is "to identify the interpretation that best effectuates the legislative intent." ( Beal Bank , SSB v. Arter & Hadden , LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503 , 508, 66 Cal.Rptr.3d 52 , 167 P.3d 666 .) The text in the various versions of sections 367 and 369 and the California Law Revision Commiss

22018–2018
IBM Personal Pension Plan v. City & County of San Francisco green
calctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2024(IBM Personal Pension Plan v. City and County of San Francisco (2005) 131 Cal.App.4th 1291, 1299 .) C.

12024–2024
Dover Mobile Estates v. Fiber Form Products, Inc. green
calctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2016Code, § 2910; Dover Mobile Estates v. Fiber Form Products, Inc. (1990) 220 Cal.App.3d 1494, 1498 , citing Carpenter v. Smallpage (1934) 220 Cal. 129, 133 ; Ralph C.

12016–2016
Carpenter v. Smallpage green
cal · 1934
1 sentence

2016Code, § 2910; Dover Mobile Estates v. Fiber Form Products, Inc. (1990) 220 Cal.App.3d 1494, 1498 , citing Carpenter v. Smallpage (1934) 220 Cal. 129, 133 ; Ralph C.

12016–2016
Martin v. Bridgeport Community Assn., Inc. green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015A real party in interest is one who has ‘an actual and substantial interest in the subject matter of the action and who would be benefited or injured by the judgment in the action.’ [Citation.]” (Martin v. Bridgeport Community Assn., Inc. (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1031-1032 ; 6 Blumhorst v. Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles (2005) 126 Cal.App.4th 993, 1001 .) “‘The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is to assure that any judgment rendered will bar the owner of the claim sued upon against relitigating.

12015–2015
Standard Fire Ins. v. Spectrum Community Ass'n green
calctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2015As we have explained, the purpose underlying the real party in interest rule is to “‘protect a defendant from a multiplicity of suits and the further annoyance and vexation at the hands of other claimants to the same demand. [Citations.]’” (Standard Fire, supra, 141 Cal.App.4th at p. 1140 .) There is no potential for a “multiplicity of suits” here, nor any possibility of “further annoyance and vexation at the hands of other claims to the same demand.” (Ibid.) Patterson is deceased.

12015–2015
Color-Vue, Inc. v. Abrams green
calctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2013On the other hand, standing to sue—the real party in interest requirement—goes to the existence of a cause of action, i.e., whether the plaintiff has a right to relief. [Citations.]” (American Alternative Energy Partners II v. Windridge, Inc. (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 551, 559 ; accord, Smith, supra, at p. 1390 ; Washington Mutual Bank, supra, at p. 669; Color-Vue, Inc. v. Abrams (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1599, 1604 .) The City Charter gives the boards of pension and retirement systems, including WPERP, “sole and exclusive responsibility” to administer the pension and retirement systems.

12013–2013
Cloud v. Northrop Grumman Corp. green
calctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2004It is the person who owns or holds title to the claim or property involved, as opposed to others who may be interested or benefited by the litigation. [Citation.] [ถ] Real party in interest issues are often discussed in terms of plaintiff's `standing to sue.' [Citation.]" (Weil and Brown, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (The Rutter Group 2003) ถ 2:2, pp. 2-1 to 2-2, italics omitted.) "The purpose of the real party in interest requirement is to assure that any judgment rendered will bar the owner of the claim sued upon from relitigating. `It is to save a defendant, against who

12004–2004
Bostanian v. Liberty Savings Bank green
calctapp · 1997
1 sentence

1998(See, e.g., Weil & Brown, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, supra, ^ 2:4, p. 2-2; Jones v. Harrell, supra, 858 F.2d 667 [debtor’s settlement of personal injury claim invalid].) Kaley was similarly criticized in Bostanian v. Liberty Savings Bank, supra, 52 Cal.App.4th 1075, 1082 .

11998–1998
Bankr. L. Rep. P 72,478 Howard W. Jones, Trustee in Bankruptcy for James Steven Boyd, Teresa Irene Boyd v. Kelly Harrell green
ca11 · 1988
2 sentences

1998(See, e.g., Weil & Brown, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, supra, ^ 2:4, p. 2-2; Jones v. Harrell, supra, 858 F.2d 667 [debtor’s settlement of personal injury claim invalid].) Kaley was similarly criticized in Bostanian v. Liberty Savings Bank, supra, 52 Cal.App.4th 1075, 1082 .

1998(See, e.g., Weil & Brown, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, supra, ^ 2:4, p. 2-2; Jones v. Harrell, supra, 858 F.2d 667 [debtor’s settlement of personal injury claim invalid].) Kaley was similarly criticized in Bostanian v. Liberty Savings Bank, supra, 52 Cal.App.4th 1075, 1082 .

11998–1998
Johnson v. City of San Pablo green
calctapp · 1955
1 sentence

1984(See Johnson v. City of San Pablo, supra, 132 Cal.App.2d 447, 458 .) 7 We note that in 1976 the Legislature adopted section 374 of the Code of Civil Procedure as an exception to the real party in interest rule in section 367 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

OH 25 (1985–2025) CA 14 (1977–2024) IN 14 (1998–2016) SD 13 (1983–2021) MI 11 (1995–2026) KS 10 (1979–2025) IA 10 (1979–2021) NE 10 (1988–2022) FL 9 (1968–2022) MO 7 (1975–2020) OK 7 (1977–2007) AL 6 (2009–2024) PA 5 (1971–2016) WY 4 (1964–2021) OR 3 (1994–2006) NM 3 (2013–2026) WA 2 (2013–2014) WV 2 (2003–2009) MN 2 (1985–1991) AZ 2 (2008–2015) NY 2 (1973–2011) UT 2 (2005–2013) GA 2 (2004–2023) AK 2 (1976–2007) NC 2 (2020–2020)

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