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2026These rules provide that the arbitrator ‘shall have the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence, scope or validity of the arbitration agreement.’ ” (Dream Theater, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) Here, by contrast, Choi has not cited to, and we have not found, a provision in the arbitration agreement incorporating JAMS procedures wholesale.

2025These rules provide that the arbitrator ‘shall have the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence, scope or validity of the arbitration agreement.’ ” (Dream Theater, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at p. 550 .) Here, by contrast, Choi has not cited to, and we have not found, a provision in the arbitration agreement incorporating JAMS procedures wholesale.

2026In Rodriguez, the parties’ arbitration agreement provided that “any controversy or claim arising [out] of or related to this Agreement or the breach of any provision thereof shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association currently in effect, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.” (Rodriguez, supra, 136 Cal.App.4th at p. 1116 .) Because rule 8(a) of those rules “specifies the ‘arbitrator shall have the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence

2025Here, by contrast, the parties have not submitted to arbitration. 9 In Rodriguez v. American Technologies, Inc. (2006) 136 Cal.App.4th 1110 the court held that by incorporating AAA rules into a contract, which specified that the “‘arbitrator shall have the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence, scope or validity of the arbitration agreement’” (Id. at p. 1123), the parties had clearly and unmistakably conferred exclusive authority to the arbitrator to decide issues of arbitrability.

2024As we will discuss, however, the mere reference to the URL and the offer to provide the rules were not enough to delegate to the arbitrator authority to decide arbitrability. 5 In each of Ajamian, Gostev, Nelson, and Beco the applicable AAA rules contained a provision identical to the one here granting the arbitrator “the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction . . . .” (See Gostev, supra, 88 Cal.App.5th at p. 1050; Beco, supra, 86 Cal.App.5th at p. 305; Nelson, supra, 77 Cal.App.5th at p. 656; Ajamian, supra, 203 Cal.App.4th at p. 787 .) 13 significance of having arbitrators decide the s

2024As we will discuss, however, the mere reference to the URL and the offer to provide the rules were not enough to delegate to the arbitrator authority to decide arbitrability. 5 In each of Ajamian, Gostev, Nelson, and Beco the applicable AAA rules contained a provision identical to the one here granting the arbitrator “the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction . . . .” (See Gostev, supra, 88 Cal.App.5th at p. 1050; Beco, supra, 86 Cal.App.5th at p. 305; Nelson, supra, 77 Cal.App.5th at p. 656; Ajamian, supra, 203 Cal.App.4th at p. 787 .) 13 significance of having arbitrators decide the s

2022Code, §§ 320, 352.) This discretion includes “the power to rule on the admissibility of evidence, exclude proffered evidence that is deemed to be irrelevant, prejudicial or cumulative and expedite proceedings which, in the court’s view, are dragging on too long without significantly aiding the trier of fact.” (In re Marriage of Carlsson (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 281, 291 .) Eric contends the trial court’s exclusion of four of his proposed exhibits prejudiced him and caused him substantial harm.

2021(In re Marriage of Carlsson (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 281, 291 .) A trial court “has the power to rule on the admissibility of evidence, exclude proffered evidence that is deemed to be irrelevant, prejudicial or cumulative and expedite proceedings which, in the court's view, are dragging on too long without significantly aiding the trier of fact.” (Ibid.) It is only when the court abuses this discretion “ ‘in such manner as to prevent a full and fair opportunity to the parties to present all competent, relevant, and material evidence bearing upon any issue properly presented for determination’ ”

2024(See, e.g., Brennan v. Opus Bank (9th Cir. 2015) 796 F.3d 1125, 1130 (Brennan); Brinkley v. Monterey Financial Services, Inc. (2015) 242 17 Cal.App.4th 314, 354 ; Rodriguez v. American Technologies, Inc. (2006) 136 Cal.App.4th 1110, 1123 .) Amazon thus contends that the validity of the agreement should have been determined at arbitration.

2022(Rodriguez v. American Technologies, Inc. (2006) 136 Cal.App.4th 1110, 1123 [“By incorporating [AAA rules] into their agreement, the parties clearly evidenced their intention to accord the arbitrator the authority to determine issues of arbitrability.”]; Dream Theater, Inc. v. Dream Theater (2004) 124 Cal.App.4th 547, 549, 557 [incorporation of AAA rules clear and unmistakable evidence of intent to delegate to arbitrator issues of arbitrability]; Brennan v. Opus Bank (9th Cir. 2015) 796 F.3d 1125, 1130 [“‘[v]irtually every circuit to have considered the issue has determined that incorporation

2014A wrong decision made within the limits of the court’s power is error correctable on appeal or other direct review, but a decision which oversteps the jurisdiction and power of the court is void and may be set aside directly or collaterally. [Citations.]” (Vasquez v. Vasquez (1952) 109 Cal.App.2d 280, 283 .) “A void judgment or order may be disregarded by the parties and the trial court, and may be set aside by the trial court on its own motion, despite the pendency of an appeal. [Citations.]” (Betz v. Pankow (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 931, 938 .) D.

1971A wrong decision made within the limits of the court’s power is error correctable on appeal or other direct review, but a decision which oversteps the jurisdiction and power of the court is void and may be set aside directly or collaterally. [Citations.]” (Vasquez v. Vasquez, 109 Cal.App.2d 280, 283 [ 240 P.2d 319 ].) Since our Supreme Court’s decision in Pacific Mut.

2023(See Nguyen v. Applied Medical Resources Corp. (2016) 4 Cal.App.5th 232, 245 [arbitrability is determined by arbitrator under AAA rules].) The parties’ dispute about whether non-individual PAGA claims are governed by the arbitration agreement, in the same way individual PAGA claims are, is an issue for the arbitrator to address.

2022(See Nguyen v. Applied Medical Resources Corp. (2016) 4 Cal.App.5th 232, 245 [arbitrability determined by arbitrator under AAA rules].) We therefore will remand with directions that, when the case is ordered to arbitration, the scope of the claims subject to arbitration be submitted to the arbitrator.

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2016(San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 416, 428 [ 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 133 ] '[“ ‘[failure to publish a summons in accordance with the statutory requirements deprives the court of jurisdiction over “all interested parties” [citation], which deprives the court of the power to rule upon the matter’ ”]; Katz v. Campbell Union High School Dist. (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1024, 1032 [ 50 Cal.Rptr.3d 839 ] [“[t]he only way for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the matter is to ensure that notice is given to all interested persons so that the resulting judgment can b

2001The scope of the power of inquiry, in short, is as penetrating and far-reaching as the potential power to enact and appropriate under the Constitution.” (Barenblatt v. United States (1959) 360 U.S. 109, 111 [ 79 S.Ct. 1081, 1085 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1115, 1120 ].) The broad nature of the power of inquiry and the importance thereof have been recognized under state law. “[I]n many instances, in order to the *63 preparation of wise and timely laws the necessity of investigation of some sort must exist as an indispensable incident and auxiliary to the proper exercise of legislative power.” (In re Battelle

2001The scope of the power of inquiry, in short, is as penetrating and far-reaching as the potential power to enact and appropriate under the Constitution.” (Barenblatt v. United States (1959) 360 U.S. 109, 111 [ 79 S.Ct. 1081, 1085 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1115, 1120 ].) The broad nature of the power of inquiry and the importance thereof have been recognized under state law. “[I]n many instances, in order to the *63 preparation of wise and timely laws the necessity of investigation of some sort must exist as an indispensable incident and auxiliary to the proper exercise of legislative power.” (In re Battelle

1962(Estate of Munson (1948) 86 Cal.App.2d 67, 70 [ 194 P.2d 70 ]; Estate of Van Deusen, supra, 30 Cal.2d 285, 289 , where as already noted the court assumed that the probate court had the power to apply the doctrine of deviation based on changed circumstances.) Furthermore, while it also contains express provisions for the presentation of accounts by the trustee, it is established law that the beneficiary can invoke the court’s jurisdiction in filing exceptions to the trustee’s accounts.

1962(Estate of Munson (1948) 86 Cal.App.2d 67, 70 [ 194 P.2d 70 ]; Estate of Van Deusen, supra, 30 Cal.2d 285, 289 , where as already noted the court assumed that the probate court had the power to apply the doctrine of deviation based on changed circumstances.) Furthermore, while it also contains express provisions for the presentation of accounts by the trustee, it is established law that the beneficiary can invoke the court’s jurisdiction in filing exceptions to the trustee’s accounts.

1962(Estate of Prior (1952) 111 Cal.App.2d 464, 472 [ 244 P.2d 697 ].) Respondent’s objections, including such petition, and his prayer for an order “ [authorizing and directing” distribution to respondent as guardian of all of Charles’ share of the trust, properly invoked the jurisdiction of the probate court to direct deviation from the provisions of the trust, to distribute the balance of Charles’ share, and to terminate the trust as to him.

1962(Estate of Prior (1952) 111 Cal.App.2d 464, 472 [ 244 P.2d 697 ].) Respondent’s objections, including such petition, and his prayer for an order “ [authorizing and directing” distribution to respondent as guardian of all of Charles’ share of the trust, properly invoked the jurisdiction of the probate court to direct deviation from the provisions of the trust, to distribute the balance of Charles’ share, and to terminate the trust as to him.

1973Ault, J., and Cologne, J., concurred. 1 In King v. Superior Court, 12 Cal.App.2d 501, 512 [ 56 P.2d 268 ], the court said: “When jurisdiction to inquire and act depends upon the existence of certain facts, the absence of proof of such facts limits the power to that of inquiry only, and if action is attempted it is in excess of jurisdiction.

1973Ault, J., and Cologne, J., concurred. 1 In King v. Superior Court, 12 Cal.App.2d 501, 512 [ 56 P.2d 268 ], the court said: “When jurisdiction to inquire and act depends upon the existence of certain facts, the absence of proof of such facts limits the power to that of inquiry only, and if action is attempted it is in excess of jurisdiction.

2025(B.D. v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (2022) 76 Cal.App.5th 931 , 957–958; Aanderud v. Superior Court (2017) 13 Cal.App.5th 880 , 892–893; Rodriguez v. American Technologies, Inc. (2006) 136 Cal.App.4th 1110, 1123 ; Dream Theater, Inc. v. Dream Theater (2004) 124 Cal.App.4th 547, 557 .) The arbitrator ruled the Operating and Purchase Agreements were so intertwined that disputes involving either one 14 were covered by the clause of the Operating Agreement requiring arbitration of disputes “arising out of or in connection with or relating to this Agreement . . . or any transaction contemplated t

2024Those rules afford the arbitrator “the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence, scope, or validity of the arbitration agreement . . . without any need to refer such matters first to a court.” IPSI cites several appellate court decisions holding that “[a]n arbitration provision’s reference to, or incorporation of, arbitration rules that give the arbitrator the power or responsibility to decide 9 issues of arbitrability may constitute clear and unmistakable evidence the parties intended the arbitrator to decide those issues.” ( Aanderu

2026If a [JNOV motion] is not determined before that date, the effect shall 12 be a denial of that motion without further order of the court.” (§ 629, subd. (b).) “‘“A [JNOV motion] may be granted only if it appears from the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the party securing the verdict, that there is no substantial evidence in support. [Citation.] … As in the trial court, the standard of review [on appeal] is whether any substantial evidence— contradicted or uncontradicted—supports the jury’s conclusion.”’” (Webb v. Special Electric Co., Inc. (2016) 63 Cal.4th 167, 192 (Webb).) “‘

2026If a [JNOV motion] is not determined before that date, the effect shall 12 be a denial of that motion without further order of the court.” (§ 629, subd. (b).) “‘“A [JNOV motion] may be granted only if it appears from the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the party securing the verdict, that there is no substantial evidence in support. [Citation.] … As in the trial court, the standard of review [on appeal] is whether any substantial evidence— contradicted or uncontradicted—supports the jury’s conclusion.”’” (Webb v. Special Electric Co., Inc. (2016) 63 Cal.4th 167, 192 (Webb).) “‘