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apparent error in California

89 California opinions name it 3 courts 1877–2026 20 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 (37)

CaseFollowedCited
Laird v. Blackergreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 16 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–2023
2 sentences

2023(See Oden v. Board of Administration (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 194, 201 [“Statutory interpretation begins with the text and will end there if a plain reading renders a plain meaning”].) “This ‘continuous representation’ rule was adopted in order to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired.’ ” (Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 .) Escamilla’s arg

2023(See Oden v. Board of Administration (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 194, 201 [“Statutory interpretation begins with the text and will end there if a plain reading renders a plain meaning”].) “This ‘continuous representation’ rule was adopted in order to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired.’ ” (Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 .) Escamilla’s arg

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Stella v. Asset Management Consultants, Inc.green
calctapp · 2017 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023(See Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 189, 224 ; see also Stella v. Asset Management Consultants, Inc. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 181, 191 ; Marina Tenants Assn. v. Deauville Marina Development Co. (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 122, 130-132 .) If “‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

2023(See Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 189, 224 ; see also Stella v. Asset Management Consultants, Inc. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 181, 191 ; Marina Tenants Assn. v. Deauville Marina Development Co. (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 122, 130-132 .) If “‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

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Gentry v. eBay, Inc.green
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2023
2 sentences

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action . . . .’ ” (Gentry v. eBay, Inc. (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 816, 824 , italics added (Gentry).) Robert identifies three different theories on which the two-year limitations period for the survivor claims was either tolled or subject to delayed accrual until Susan’s death: (1) the discovery rule (Norgart, supra, 21 Cal.4th at p. 397 ); (2) the doctrine of fraudulent concealment (Regents, supra, 20 Cal.4th at p. 533 ); and (3) Susan’s alleged lack of legal capacity (§ 352, subd. (a).) We consider each

2016(Gentry v. eBay, Inc. (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 816, 824 [“Where the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the ‘plaintiff must “plead around” the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense’”].) In her reply brief, plaintiff made reference to certain letters attached as exhibits to her second amended complaint, but did not acknowledge her burden under the foregoing pleading rule or identify the allegations, based on specific facts, that pleaded around the apparent statute of limitation defense.

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Gurkewitz v. Habermangreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–2006
2 sentences

2006(O’Neill v. Tichy (1993) 19 Cal.App.4th 114, 120-121 [ 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 162 ]; Gurkewitz v. Haberman (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 328, 336 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 14 ].) Quoting the legislative history, the California Supreme Court in Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 550 , 828 P.2d 691 ] stated that the purposes of tolling based on continuous representation are “to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continui

2006(O’Neill v. Tichy (1993) 19 Cal.App.4th 114, 120-121 [ 25 Cal.Rptr.2d 162 ]; Gurkewitz v. Haberman (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 328, 336 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 14 ].) Quoting the legislative history, the California Supreme Court in Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 550 , 828 P.2d 691 ] stated that the purposes of tolling based on continuous representation are “to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continui

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Moore v. Conliffegreen
cal · 1994 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2016
2 sentences

2016Proc., § 430.30, subd. (a); Moore v. Conliffe (1994) 7 Cal.4th 634, 638 .) “Where the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the ‘plaintiff must “plead around” the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

2014Proc., § 430.30, subd. (a); Moore v. Conliffe (1994) 7 Cal.4th 634, 638 .) “Where the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the ‘plaintiff must “plead around” the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

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Worthington v. Rusconigreen
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015Proc., § 340.6, subd. (a)(2).)” (Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503, 505 .) “The purpose of this ‘continuous representation’ rule, the Supreme Court observed in Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606 , is to ‘ “avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the 6 statutory period has expired.” ’ ” (Worthington v. Rusconi (1994) 29 Cal.App.4th 1488, 1495 (Worthington

2014“Under California law, the statute of limitations for attorney malpractice claims arising from a given matter is tolled for the duration of the attorney’s representation of 15 the client in that matter. ([§] 340.6, subd. (a)(2).)” (Beal Bank v. Arter & Hadden, LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503, 505 .) “The purpose of this ‘continuous representation’ rule, the Supreme Court observed in Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606 [], is to ‘ “avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney fro

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Oden v. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEMgreen
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023(See Oden v. Board of Administration (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 194, 201 [“Statutory interpretation begins with the text and will end there if a plain reading renders a plain meaning”].) “This ‘continuous representation’ rule was adopted in order to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired.’ ” (Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 .) Escamilla’s arg

2023(See Oden v. Board of Administration (1994) 23 Cal.App.4th 194, 201 [“Statutory interpretation begins with the text and will end there if a plain reading renders a plain meaning”].) “This ‘continuous representation’ rule was adopted in order to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired.’ ” (Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 .) Escamilla’s arg

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Esparza v. County of Los Angelesgreen
calctapp · 2014 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023
2 sentences

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action.” ’ ” (Esparza v. County of Los Angeles (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 452, 459 .) Additionally, we must determine “whether the trial court abused its discretion by sustaining the demurrer without leave to amend. [Citation.] . . .

2015(Protect Agricultural Land v. Stanislaus County Local Agency Formation Com. (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 550, 557 .) For this purpose, we “accept as true the properly pleaded material factual allegations of the complaint, together with facts that may properly be judicially noticed.” (Crowley v. Katleman (1994) 8 Cal.4th 666, 672 ; see Esparza v. County of Los Angeles (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 452, 459 [“‘Where the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would av

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Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLPgreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2015
2 sentences

2015Proc., § 340.6, subd. (a)(2).)” (Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503, 505 .) “The purpose of this ‘continuous representation’ rule, the Supreme Court observed in Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606 , is to ‘ “avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the 6 statutory period has expired.” ’ ” (Worthington v. Rusconi (1994) 29 Cal.App.4th 1488, 1495 (Worthington

2014“Under California law, the statute of limitations for attorney malpractice claims arising from a given matter is tolled for the duration of the attorney’s representation of 15 the client in that matter. ([§] 340.6, subd. (a)(2).)” (Beal Bank v. Arter & Hadden, LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503, 505 .) “The purpose of this ‘continuous representation’ rule, the Supreme Court observed in Laird v. Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606 [], is to ‘ “avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney fro

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cluster 765707green
ca9 · 1999 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018(See Blue Cross,supra , 187 F.3d at p. 1054 .) It is difficult to imagine a more apparent claim for unpaid benefits under an ERISA plan than Port Medical's quantum meruit claim. 2.3.

2018(See Blue Cross, 37 supra, 187 F.3d at p. 1054.) It is difficult to imagine a more apparent claim for unpaid benefits under an ERISA plan than Port Medical’s quantum meruit claim. 2.3.

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Gonzalez v. Kalugreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2008They are “to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired.’ [Citation.]” (Ibid:, accord, Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503, 511 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.3d 52 , 167 P.3d 666 ].) “Code of Civil Procedure section 340.6 does not expressly state a standard to determine when an attorney’s representation of a client regarding a specific subject

2008They are “to ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired.’ [Citation.]” (Ibid:, accord, Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLP (2007) 42 Cal.4th 503, 511 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.3d 52 , 167 P.3d 666 ].) “Code of Civil Procedure section 340.6 does not expressly state a standard to determine when an attorney’s representation of a client regarding a specific subject

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Lockley v. Law Office of Cantrell, Green, Pekich, Cruz & McCortgreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2008
2 sentences

2004(Id., § 340.6, subd. (a)(2); Leasequip, Inc. v. Dapeer (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 394, 406 [ 126 Cal.Rptr.2d 782 ]; see also Gurkewitz v. Haberman (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 328, 333 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 14 ] (Gurkewitz) [“so long as there are unsettled matters tangential to a case, and the attorney assists the client with these matters, he is acting as his representative”].) The purpose of tolling during continued representation is twofold: *1200 First, it is to “ “avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and

2004(Id., § 340.6, subd. (a)(2); Leasequip, Inc. v. Dapeer (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 394, 406 [ 126 Cal.Rptr.2d 782 ]; see also Gurkewitz v. Haberman (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 328, 333 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 14 ] (Gurkewitz) [“so long as there are unsettled matters tangential to a case, and the attorney assists the client with these matters, he is acting as his representative”].) The purpose of tolling during continued representation is twofold: *1200 First, it is to “ “avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and

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Hensley v. Caiettigreen
calctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–2008
2 sentences

1993(Jo hnson v. Haberman & Kassoy (1988) 201 Cal.App.3d 1468, 1474 [ 247 Cal.Rptr. 614 ]; Gurkewitz v. Haberman (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 328, 336 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 14 ].) The continuous representation rule was adopted in order to “ ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired. . . .’” (Laird v. *120 Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 550 , 828 P.2

1993(Jo hnson v. Haberman & Kassoy (1988) 201 Cal.App.3d 1468, 1474 [ 247 Cal.Rptr. 614 ]; Gurkewitz v. Haberman (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 328, 336 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 14 ].) The continuous representation rule was adopted in order to “ ‘avoid the disruption of an attorney-client relationship by a lawsuit while enabling the attorney to correct or minimize an apparent error, and to prevent an attorney from defeating a malpractice cause of action by continuing to represent the client until the statutory period has expired. . . .’” (Laird v. *120 Blacker (1992) 2 Cal.4th 606, 618 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 550 , 828 P.2

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People v. Saundersgreen
cal · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See Saunders, supra, at p. 1135 [upholding denial of the defendant/passenger’s motion to suppress where the officer was justified in making a traffic stop to investigate an apparent violation of Veh.

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People v. Andersonred
cal · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The jury did not necessarily find that Vallery had the intent to kill both victims “[A]s it stood in 1990, state law made only those felony- murder aiders and abettors who intended to kill eligible for a death sentence.” (Banks, supra, 61 Cal.4th at p. 798 ; accord, People v. Mil (2012) 53 Cal.4th 400, 408-409 [“In People v. as exhibits to his memorandum opposing Vallery’s petition for resentencing. 9 Anderson (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1104 [the Supreme Court] determined that the felony-murder special circumstance, as it then read, applied only to the actual killer or to an aider and abettor who intend

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People v. Milgreen
cal · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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Opdyk v. California Horse Racing Boardgreen
calctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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People v. Lopergreen
cal · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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Placer County Local Agency Formation Commission v. Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commissiongreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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People v. John Z.green
cal · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Shapero v. Fliegelgreen
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Diamond Springs Lime Co. v. American River Constructorsgreen
calctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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O'NEILL v. Tichygreen
calctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Greene v. Greenegreen
ny · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Leasequip, Inc. v. Dapeergreen
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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Lee v. Escrow Consultants, Inc.green
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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Rodas v. Spiegelgreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation v. Holland & Hartgreen
coloctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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People v. Skinnergreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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Ramirez v. Plough, Inc.green
cal · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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People v. Wrightgreen
calctapp · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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Furman v. Georgiagreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Johnson v. Haberman & Kassoygreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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People v. Chagollagreen
calctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Thompson v. Occidental Life Insurancegreen
cal · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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People v. Garciagreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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Six Companies of California v. Joint Highway District No. 13green
scotus · 1941 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Also cited on this issue (43)

CaseCitedYears
Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP green
calctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2023(See Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 189, 224 ; see also Stella v. Asset Management Consultants, Inc. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 181, 191 ; Marina Tenants Assn. v. Deauville Marina Development Co. (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 122, 130-132 .) If “‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

2023(Silva v. Langford (2022) 79 Cal.App.5th 710 , 716; Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 189, 224 .) If “‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

52021–2023
Marina Tenants Ass'n v. Deauville Marina Development Co. green
calctapp · 1986
2 sentences

2023(See Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 189, 224 ; see also Stella v. Asset Management Consultants, Inc. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 181, 191 ; Marina Tenants Assn. v. Deauville Marina Development Co. (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 122, 130-132 .) If “‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

2023(See Favila v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 189, 224 ; see also Stella v. Asset Management Consultants, Inc. (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 181, 191 ; Marina Tenants Assn. v. Deauville Marina Development Co. (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 122, 130-132 .) If “‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

42021–2023
Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital District green
cal · 1992
2 sentences

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action.”’” (Esparza v. County of Los Angeles (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 452, 459 .) We affirm the judgment if it is correct on any ground stated in the demurrer, regardless of the trial court’s stated reasons (Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967 ; Las Lomas Land Co., LLC v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 837, 848 ), but liberally construe the pleading with a view to substantial justice between the parties.

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action.”’” (Esparza v. County of Los Angeles (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 452, 459 .) We affirm the judgment if it is correct on any ground stated in the demurrer, regardless of the trial court’s stated reasons (Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967 ; Las Lomas Land Co., LLC v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 837, 848 ), but liberally construe the pleading with a view to substantial justice between the parties.

42021–2023
Las Lomas Land Company, LLC v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action.”’” (Esparza v. County of Los Angeles (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 452, 459 .) We affirm the judgment if it is correct on any ground stated in the demurrer, regardless of the trial court’s stated reasons (Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967 ; Las Lomas Land Co., LLC v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 837, 848 ), but liberally construe the pleading with a view to substantial justice between the parties.

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action.”’” (Esparza v. County of Los Angeles (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 452, 459 .) We affirm the judgment if it is correct on any ground stated in the demurrer, regardless of the trial court’s stated reasons (Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967 ; Las Lomas Land Co., LLC v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 837, 848 ), but liberally construe the pleading with a view to substantial justice between the parties.

32022–2023
Biren v. Equality Emergency Medical Group, Inc. green
calctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2026For example, even where an agreement requires modifications to be in writing, “ ‘the parties may, by their conduct, waive such a provision’ where evidence shows that was their intent.” (Biren v. Equality Emergency 6 The trial court’s math appears to be off (the difference between $25,500 and $4,000 is $21,500, not $21,400) but neither party addresses the apparent error and neither will we. 30 Medical Group, Inc. (2002) 102 Cal.App.4th 125, 141 .) Perhaps such evidence was introduced at the hearing.

2026For example, even where an agreement requires modifications to be in writing, “ ‘the parties may, by their conduct, waive such a provision’ where evidence shows that was their intent.” (Biren v. Equality Emergency 6 The trial court’s math appears to be off (the difference between $25,500 and $4,000 is $21,500, not $21,400) but neither party addresses the apparent error and neither will we. 30 Medical Group, Inc. (2002) 102 Cal.App.4th 125, 141 .) Perhaps such evidence was introduced at the hearing.

22026–2026
DOE II v. MySpace Inc. green
calctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2021Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for 5 failure to state a cause of action . . . .”’” (Doe II v. MySpace, Inc. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 561, 566 .) When a trial court has sustained a demurrer without leave to amend, “we decide whether there is a reasonable possibility that defect can be cured by amendment: if it can be, the trial court has abused its discretion and we reverse; if not, there has been no abuse of discretion and we affirm.” (Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal.3d 311, 318 .) “The burden of proving such reasonable possibility is squarely on the plaintiff.” (Ibi

2019Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action . . . .”’” (Doe II v. MySpace, Inc. (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 561, 566 .) We read the complaint as a whole and its parts in their context to give the complaint a reasonable interpretation.

22019–2021
Committee for Green Foothills v. Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors green
cal · 2010
2 sentences

2021(Committee for Green Foothills v. Santa Clara County Bd. of Supervisors (2010) 48 Cal.4th 32, 42 .) “‘Where the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

2019(Committee for Green Foothills v. Santa Clara County Bd. of Supervisors (2010) 48 Cal.4th 32, 42 .) “‘Where the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affirmative defense, the “plaintiff must ‘plead around’ the defense, by alleging specific facts that would avoid the apparent defense.

22019–2021
Southern Pacific Co. v. Hyatt green
cal · 1901
2 sentences

2000The apparent exception is Southern Pacific Co. v. Hyatt, 132 Cal. 240 [ 64 P. 272 ]; in that case the court held adverse possession did not lie against land owned, by the railroad, since railroad rights of way are ‘ “esteemed as public highways, constructed for the advantage of the public.” . . .’ (P. 241.) Nowhere does Patton v. City of Los Angeles suggest that adverse possession does not he against the private owner of a public street’s underlying fee.” (Abar v. Rogers, supra, 23 Cal.App.3d at pp. 516-517, some italics omitted.) The Landowners submit that in this passage Abar incorrectly lim

2000The apparent exception is Southern Pacific Co. v. Hyatt, 132 Cal. 240 [ 64 P. 272 ]; in that case the court held adverse possession did not lie against land owned, by the railroad, since railroad rights of way are ‘ “esteemed as public highways, constructed for the advantage of the public.” . . .’ (P. 241.) Nowhere does Patton v. City of Los Angeles suggest that adverse possession does not he against the private owner of a public street’s underlying fee.” (Abar v. Rogers, supra, 23 Cal.App.3d at pp. 516-517, some italics omitted.) The Landowners submit that in this passage Abar incorrectly lim

21972–2000
Estate of Easter green
cal · 1944
2 sentences

1966(See In Re Sayre’s Will, 1 App.Div.2d 475 [ 151 N.Y.S.2d 506, 509-512 ].) Estate of Easter, 24 Cal.2d 191 [ 148 P.2d 601 ], shows but an apparent exception to the general rule as to the time for ascertaining heirs, because in that ease the decree of distribution was held to have superseded the will.

1966(See In Re Sayre’s Will, 1 App.Div.2d 475 [ 151 N.Y.S.2d 506, 509-512 ].) Estate of Easter, 24 Cal.2d 191 [ 148 P.2d 601 ], shows but an apparent exception to the general rule as to the time for ascertaining heirs, because in that ease the decree of distribution was held to have superseded the will.

21966–1966
In re the Accounting of Cross neutral
nyappdiv · 1956
2 sentences

1966(See In Re Sayre’s Will, 1 App.Div.2d 475 [ 151 N.Y.S.2d 506, 509-512 ].) Estate of Easter, 24 Cal.2d 191 [ 148 P.2d 601 ], shows but an apparent exception to the general rule as to the time for ascertaining heirs, because in that ease the decree of distribution was held to have superseded the will.

1966(See In Re Sayre's Will, 1 App.Div.2d 475 [ 151 N.Y.S.2d 506, 509-512 ].) Estate of Easter, 24 Cal.2d 191 [ 148 P.2d 601 ], shows but an apparent exception to the general rule as to the time for ascertaining heirs, because in that case the decree of distribution was held to have superseded the will.

21966–1966
Smith v. County of Kern green
calctapp · 1993
12023–2023
Norgart v. Upjohn Co. green
cal · 1999
1 sentence

2023Absent such allegations, the complaint is subject to demurrer for failure to state a cause of action . . . .’ ” (Gentry v. eBay, Inc. (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 816, 824 , italics added (Gentry).) Robert identifies three different theories on which the two-year limitations period for the survivor claims was either tolled or subject to delayed accrual until Susan’s death: (1) the discovery rule (Norgart, supra, 21 Cal.4th at p. 397 ); (2) the doctrine of fraudulent concealment (Regents, supra, 20 Cal.4th at p. 533 ); and (3) Susan’s alleged lack of legal capacity (§ 352, subd. (a).) We consider each

12023–2023
Casterson v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2023(Smith v. County of Kern (1993) 20 Cal.App.4th 1826, 1829-1830 .) Although a general demurrer does not ordinarily reach affirmative defenses, it “will lie where the complaint ‘has included allegations that clearly disclose some defense or bar to recovery.’ ” (Casterson v. Superior Court (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 177, 183 .) “Thus, a demurrer based on an affirmative defense will be sustained only where the face 9 of the complaint discloses that the action is necessarily barred by the defense.” (Ibid.) If “ ‘the complaint’s allegations or judicially noticeable facts reveal the existence of an affir

12023–2023
Sg&b v. Aiic green
calctapp · 1999
12023–2023
People v. Lewis green
cal · 2021
1 sentence

2023The record of conviction supports these concessions.” The court stated it was aware of the ruling in People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952 (Lewis) and the requirement to appoint counsel upon the filing of a facially sufficient petition, but the court concluded that appointing counsel would be a “wasteful exercise in futility.” The court reasoned, “There must be an impossibility exception to the apparent rule requiring the appointment of counsel in every case 6 in which a petition is facially valid, especially because counsel was appointed in the first 1170.95 filing.” Rogers timely appealed.

12023–2023
Regents of University of California v. Superior Court green
cal · 1999
12023–2023
Ayon v. Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC green
calctapp5d · 2018
1 sentence

2023Plaintiff argues Employer’s declarants’ explanations of the various codes found in its database entries for her are self-serving and not credible, but Plaintiff provides no actual evidence disputing Employer’s evidence as to the meaning of these codes. “[M]erely offering reasons why a witness might have an incentive to lie, without offering any evidence to suggest [the witness] actually was lying, is not enough to create a disputed issue of material fact. . . . [¶] Rather, the law is clear that summary judgment may not be denied solely on the basis of the credibility of the moving party’s witn

12023–2023
People v. Banks green
cal · 2015
1 sentence

2023The jury did not necessarily find that Vallery had the intent to kill both victims “[A]s it stood in 1990, state law made only those felony- murder aiders and abettors who intended to kill eligible for a death sentence.” (Banks, supra, 61 Cal.4th at p. 798 ; accord, People v. Mil (2012) 53 Cal.4th 400, 408-409 [“In People v. as exhibits to his memorandum opposing Vallery’s petition for resentencing. 9 Anderson (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1104 [the Supreme Court] determined that the felony-murder special circumstance, as it then read, applied only to the actual killer or to an aider and abettor who intend

12023–2023
People v. Garcia green
calctapp · 2002
12022–2022
Blank v. Kirwan green
cal · 1985
12021–2021
Goodman v. Kennedy green
cal · 1976
12021–2021
People v. Laylah K. green
calctapp · 1991
12021–2021
Hendy v. Losse green
cal · 1991
12021–2021
Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. green
calctapp · 2007
12016–2016
People v. Vela green
calctapp · 1985
12015–2015
Crowley v. Katleman green
cal · 1994
12015–2015
Protect Agricultural Land v. Stanislaus County Local Agency Formation Commission green
calctapp · 2014
12015–2015
First Bank v. East West Bank green
calctapp · 2011
12013–2013
People v. Mitchell green
cal · 2001
12013–2013
People v. Amati green
calappdeptsuper · 1976
12010–2010
Patton v. City of Los Angeles green
cal · 1915
12000–2000
People v. Clark green
cal · 1993
11994–1994
People v. Fauber green
cal · 1992
11994–1994
People v. Gonzalez red
cal · 1990
11994–1994
People v. Wader green
cal · 1993
11994–1994
People v. Matteson green
cal · 1964
11993–1993
Justus v. Atchison green
cal · 1977
11992–1992
Six Companies of Cal. v. Joint Highway Dist. No. 13 of Cal. green
scotus · 1940
11984–1984
Baglini v. Pullman, Inc. green
paed · 1976
11983–1983
Lemelson v. Synergistics Research Corp. green
nysd · 1981
11983–1983

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CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 452 (5) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (5) CA § Cal. Civil Code § 51.7 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 211 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 245 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

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