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13 California opinions name it 1 courts 2006–2025 6 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Dills v. Redwoods Associates, Ltd.green
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Nelson v. Avondale Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th at p. 862; Dills v. Redwoods Associates, Ltd. (1994) 28 Cal.App.4th 888, 890, fn. 1 [ 33 Cal.Rptr.2d 838 ] [we need not reach issues presented without argument and we will not develop the appellants’ arguments for them].) 5 In addition, plaintiffs claim the ordinance, as applied to them, violated their right to substantive due process.

2015(Nelson v. Avondale Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th at p. 862; Dills v. Redwoods Associates, Ltd. (1994) 28 Cal.App.4th 888, 890, fn. 1 [ 33 Cal.Rptr.2d 838 ] [we need not reach issues presented without argument and we will not develop the appellants’ arguments for them].) 5 In addition, plaintiffs claim the ordinance, as applied to them, violated their right to substantive due process.

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Nelson v. Avondale Homeowners Assn.green
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Nelson v. Avondale Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th at p. 862 ; Dills v. Redwoods Associates, Ltd. (1994) 28 Cal.App.4th 888, 890, fn. 1 [we need not reach issues presented without argument and we will not develop the appellants’ arguments for them].) 5 In addition, plaintiffs claim the ordinance, as applied to them, violated their right to substantive due process.

2015(Nelson v. Avondale Homeowners Assn., supra, 172 Cal.App.4th at p. 862; Dills v. Redwoods Associates, Ltd. (1994) 28 Cal.App.4th 888, 890, fn. 1 [ 33 Cal.Rptr.2d 838 ] [we need not reach issues presented without argument and we will not develop the appellants’ arguments for them].) 5 In addition, plaintiffs claim the ordinance, as applied to them, violated their right to substantive due process.

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Miller v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(Miller v. Superior Court (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 728, 743 [appellant forfeits claim of error by failing to cite the record] Duarte v. Chino Community Hospital (1999) 72 Cal.App.4th 849, 856 [collecting authorities].) We are not required to examine an undeveloped claim or to make arguments for parties.

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Duarte v. Chino Community Hospitalgreen
calctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(Miller v. Superior Court (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 728, 743 [appellant forfeits claim of error by failing to cite the record] Duarte v. Chino Community Hospital (1999) 72 Cal.App.4th 849, 856 [collecting authorities].) We are not required to examine an undeveloped claim or to make arguments for parties.

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Chambers v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024(People v. McGee (1947) 31 Cal.2d 229, 240 .) 10 Monroe also makes an undeveloped claim that exclusion of the evidence undermined the “ ‘ “integrity of the fact-finding process.” ’ ” (Chambers v. Mississippi (1973) 410 U.S. 284, 295 [cross-examination and impeachment of witness denied].) But the Supreme Court has “never questioned the power of States to exclude evidence through the application of evidentiary rules that themselves serve the interests of fairness and reliability—even if the defendant would prefer to see that evidence admitted.” (Crane v. Kentucky, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 690 .) Th

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In re Renogreen
cal · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(See In re Reno (2012) 55 Cal.4th 428, 499-500 [unexplained assertions of ineffective assistance of counsel do not state prima facie case]; People v. Carroll (2014) 222 Cal.App.4th 1406, 1412, fn. 5 [appellate court need not consider claim unsupported by analysis].) Furthermore, instead of arguing Fernandes performed deficiently by not filing a timely notice of appeal, Harper argued this court should exercise its discretion to grant the motion for constructive filing based on Fernandes’s late receipt of the order denying the section 1170.95 petition, her “good faith” attempt to perfect an appe

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People v. Carrollgreen
calctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(See In re Reno (2012) 55 Cal.4th 428, 499-500 [unexplained assertions of ineffective assistance of counsel do not state prima facie case]; People v. Carroll (2014) 222 Cal.App.4th 1406, 1412, fn. 5 [appellate court need not consider claim unsupported by analysis].) Furthermore, instead of arguing Fernandes performed deficiently by not filing a timely notice of appeal, Harper argued this court should exercise its discretion to grant the motion for constructive filing based on Fernandes’s late receipt of the order denying the section 1170.95 petition, her “good faith” attempt to perfect an appe

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Jameson v. Destagreen
cal · 2018 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(See Jameson, supra, 5 Cal.5th at p. 599 [“an official court reporter, or other valid means to create an official verbatim record for purposes of appeal, must generally be made available to in forma pauperis litigants upon request”].) To the extent Walton seeks reversal of the trial court’s denial of a change of venue motion (apparently denied on the same day as the trial) on the basis of the nonprovision of a court reporter, we reject this undeveloped claim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Paterno v. State green
calctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2025(Paterno, supra, 74 Cal.App.4th at p. 106 ; Mansell v. Board of Administration (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 539, 545 .) Even if the claim were not forfeited, it fails on the merits.

2021(See Maral v. City of Live Oak (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 975, 984-985 ; Paterno v. State of California (1999) 74 Cal.App.4th 68, 106 .) IV.

42020–2025
Maral v. City of Live Oak green
calctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2021(See Maral v. City of Live Oak (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 975, 984-985 ; Paterno v. State of California (1999) 74 Cal.App.4th 68, 106 .) IV.

2020(See Maral v. City of Live Oak (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 975, 984-985 ; Paterno v. State of California (1999) 74 Cal.App.4th 68, 106 .) Defendant also contends the imposition of the restitution fund fine without consideration of ability to pay violates equal protection.

32020–2021
Long Beach Area Peace v. City of Long Beach green
ca9 · 2009
2 sentences

2015But they do not explain why; they merely cite City of Chicago v. Morales (1999) 527 U.S. 41 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 67 ], and Long Beach Area Peace Network v. City of Long Beach (2009) 574 F.3d 1011 , without further argument or explanation.5 Accordingly, the undeveloped claim is forfeited.

2015But they do not explain why; they merely cite Chicago v. Morales (1999) 527 U.S. 41 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 67 , 119 S.Ct. 1849 ], and Long Beach Area Peace Network v. City of Long Beach (2009) 574 F.3d 1011 , without further argument or explanation. 5 Accordingly, the undeveloped claim is forfeited.

22015–2015
City of Chicago v. Morales green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2015But they do not explain why; they merely cite Chicago v. Morales (1999) 527 U.S. 41 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 67 , 119 S.Ct. 1849 ], and Long Beach Area Peace Network v. City of Long Beach (2009) 574 F.3d 1011 , without further argument or explanation. 5 Accordingly, the undeveloped claim is forfeited.

2015But they do not explain why; they merely cite Chicago v. Morales (1999) 527 U.S. 41 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 67 , 119 S.Ct. 1849 ], and Long Beach Area Peace Network v. City of Long Beach (2009) 574 F.3d 1011 , without further argument or explanation. 5 Accordingly, the undeveloped claim is forfeited.

22015–2015
Mansell v. Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System green
calctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2025(Paterno, supra, 74 Cal.App.4th at p. 106 ; Mansell v. Board of Administration (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 539, 545 .) Even if the claim were not forfeited, it fails on the merits.

12025–2025
People v. McGee green
cal · 1947
1 sentence

2024(People v. McGee (1947) 31 Cal.2d 229, 240 .) 10 Monroe also makes an undeveloped claim that exclusion of the evidence undermined the “ ‘ “integrity of the fact-finding process.” ’ ” (Chambers v. Mississippi (1973) 410 U.S. 284, 295 [cross-examination and impeachment of witness denied].) But the Supreme Court has “never questioned the power of States to exclude evidence through the application of evidentiary rules that themselves serve the interests of fairness and reliability—even if the defendant would prefer to see that evidence admitted.” (Crane v. Kentucky, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 690 .) Th

12024–2024
Benach v. County of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2024(See Benach, supra, 149 Cal.App.4th at p. 852 .) 19 On this court’s own motion, we augmented the record to include the formal order denying appellants’ motion for preliminary injunction. 20 It does not appear that a notice of entry of the order denying preliminary injunction was filed by the clerk or any party, and therefore, the 60-day deadline for filing a notice of appeal was not triggered.

12024–2024
People v. Catlin green
cal · 2001
1 sentence

2024(People v. McGee (1947) 31 Cal.2d 229, 240 .) 10 Monroe also makes an undeveloped claim that exclusion of the evidence undermined the “ ‘ “integrity of the fact-finding process.” ’ ” (Chambers v. Mississippi (1973) 410 U.S. 284, 295 [cross-examination and impeachment of witness denied].) But the Supreme Court has “never questioned the power of States to exclude evidence through the application of evidentiary rules that themselves serve the interests of fairness and reliability—even if the defendant would prefer to see that evidence admitted.” (Crane v. Kentucky, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 690 .) Th

12024–2024
Crane v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2024(People v. McGee (1947) 31 Cal.2d 229, 240 .) 10 Monroe also makes an undeveloped claim that exclusion of the evidence undermined the “ ‘ “integrity of the fact-finding process.” ’ ” (Chambers v. Mississippi (1973) 410 U.S. 284, 295 [cross-examination and impeachment of witness denied].) But the Supreme Court has “never questioned the power of States to exclude evidence through the application of evidentiary rules that themselves serve the interests of fairness and reliability—even if the defendant would prefer to see that evidence admitted.” (Crane v. Kentucky, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 690 .) Th

12024–2024
In Re SC green
calctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2021(See In re S.C. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 396 , 408 [“appellant’s brief ‘must’ ‘[s]tate each point under a separate heading or subheading summarizing the point . . . .’ [Citations.] This is not a mere technical requirement; it is ‘designed to lighten the labors of the appellate tribunals by requiring the litigants to present their cause systematically and so arranged that those upon whom the duty devolves of ascertaining the rule of law to apply may be advised, as they read, of the exact question under consideration, instead of being compelled to extricate it from the mass’ ”].) 7 DISPOSITION The

12021–2021
Berkley v. Dowds green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2020(Berkley v. Dowds, supra, 152 Cal.App.4th at pp. 526-527.) But we note the unlawful detainer court made no findings that Gough knew, or should have known, the proof of service had been falsified or otherwise engaged in any wrongdoing.

12020–2020
Steven A. v. Rickie M. green
cal · 1992
1 sentence

2015Code, § 7611.)1 He claims that he received L.P. into his home and openly held her out as his own, which meets the requirements of presumed father designation pursuant to section 7611, subdivision (d).2 1 Undesignated statutory references are to the Family Code. 2 He adds an undeveloped claim that he is entitled to designation as a “Kelsey S. presumed father” (see Adoption of Kelsey S. (1992) 1 Cal.4th 816 ), and briefly argues 3 The record does not reflect that father ever asked the juvenile court, formally or informally, to be so designated.

12015–2015
In Re SB red
cal · 2004
1 sentence

2015Nor at any point did he object to his designation as L.P.’s biological father (rather than her presumed father) in the juvenile court, despite multiple hearings at which he was openly classified as such. “[A] reviewing court ordinarily will not consider a challenge to a ruling if an objection could have been but was not made in the trial court. [Citation.] The purpose of this rule is to encourage parties to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that they may be corrected. [Citation.] [¶] Dependency matters are not exempt from this rule. [Citations.]” (In re S.B. (2004) 32 Cal.4t

12015–2015
People v. Frierson green
cal · 1979
2 sentences

2006Although Cormicle attempted to present a duress defense at trial, he, like defense counsel in People v. Frierson, supra, 25 Cal.3d 142 , 158 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 599 P.2d 587 , presented an undeveloped defense theory and offered no expert testimony and insufficient or no other evidence to support that theory. ( Id. at pp. 159, 163, 158 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 599 P.2d 587 .) In this case, because Nourn's counsel did not present substantial evidence to support a duress defense and yet attempted to essentially argue that theory in closing, the trial court granted the prosecutor's request for an admonition to

2006Although Cormicle attempted to present a duress defense at trial, he, like defense counsel in People v. Frierson, supra, 25 Cal.3d 142 , 158 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 599 P.2d 587 , presented an undeveloped defense theory and offered no expert testimony and insufficient or no other evidence to support that theory. ( Id. at pp. 159, 163, 158 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 599 P.2d 587 .) In this case, because Nourn's counsel did not present substantial evidence to support a duress defense and yet attempted to essentially argue that theory in closing, the trial court granted the prosecutor's request for an admonition to

12006–2006

Where else courts name it

PA 31 (1997–2025) CA 13 (2006–2025) NM 12 (2019–2025) IL 3 (1977–1979) OR 3 (2009–2018) WI 3 (2017–2025) WA 2 (2019–2019)

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