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convenience rule in California

12 California opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2003 0 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Weirum v. RKO General, Inc.green
cal · 1975 · cited in 10 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–2003
2 sentences

2003“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

2003“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

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Rowland v. Christianred
cal · 1968 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–2003
2 sentences

2003“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

2003“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

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Dillon v. Legggreen
cal · 1968 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co.green
cal · 1963 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Kentucky Fried Chicken of California, Inc. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

2003“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

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Thing v. La Chusagreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

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Burgess v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

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Bily v. Arthur Young & Co.green
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

1995“The determination of duty is primarily a question of law. [Citations.] It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall. [Citation.] While the question whether one o

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Williams v. State of Californiagreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Yet, to paraphrase Justice Kaus (Williams v. State of California (1983) 34 Cal.3d 18, 22 [ 192 Cal.Rptr. 233 , 664 P.2d 137 ]), we may not put the foreseeability cart before the duty horse.

1995Yet, to paraphrase Justice Kaus (Williams v. State of California (1983) 34 Cal.3d 18, 22 [ 192 Cal.Rptr. 233 , 664 P.2d 137 ]), we may not put the foreseeability cart before the duty horse.

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Thompson v. County of Alamedagreen
cal · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Donnell v. California Western School of Lawgreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Steinmetz v. Stockton City Chamber of Commercegreen
calctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Southland Corp. v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991“While it is true that a landowner has a special duty to protect his invitees from the conduct of third persons, the imposition of liability on this ground ... is limited to those cases where the plaintiff is injured on premises which are owned, possessed or controlled by the defendant.” (Southland Corp. v. Superior Court (1988) 203 Cal.App.3d 656, 664 [ 250 Cal.Rptr. 57 ] [citation and original italics omitted]; see Lopez v. McDonald’s Corp. (1987) 193 Cal.App.3d 495, 506 [ 238 Cal.Rptr. 436 ] [“The relationship between a business establishment and its customers requires the proprietor protec

1991“While it is true that a landowner has a special duty to protect his invitees from the conduct of third persons, the imposition of liability on this ground ... is limited to those cases where the plaintiff is injured on premises which are owned, possessed or controlled by the defendant.” (Southland Corp. v. Superior Court (1988) 203 Cal.App.3d 656, 664 [ 250 Cal.Rptr. 57 ] [citation and original italics omitted]; see Lopez v. McDonald’s Corp. (1987) 193 Cal.App.3d 495, 506 [ 238 Cal.Rptr. 436 ] [“The relationship between a business establishment and its customers requires the proprietor protec

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Sprecher v. Adamson Companiesgreen
cal · 1981 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Lopez v. McDonald's Corp.green
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991“While it is true that a landowner has a special duty to protect his invitees from the conduct of third persons, the imposition of liability on this ground ... is limited to those cases where the plaintiff is injured on premises which are owned, possessed or controlled by the defendant.” (Southland Corp. v. Superior Court (1988) 203 Cal.App.3d 656, 664 [ 250 Cal.Rptr. 57 ] [citation and original italics omitted]; see Lopez v. McDonald’s Corp. (1987) 193 Cal.App.3d 495, 506 [ 238 Cal.Rptr. 436 ] [“The relationship between a business establishment and its customers requires the proprietor protec

1991“While it is true that a landowner has a special duty to protect his invitees from the conduct of third persons, the imposition of liability on this ground ... is limited to those cases where the plaintiff is injured on premises which are owned, possessed or controlled by the defendant.” (Southland Corp. v. Superior Court (1988) 203 Cal.App.3d 656, 664 [ 250 Cal.Rptr. 57 ] [citation and original italics omitted]; see Lopez v. McDonald’s Corp. (1987) 193 Cal.App.3d 495, 506 [ 238 Cal.Rptr. 436 ] [“The relationship between a business establishment and its customers requires the proprietor protec

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Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospitalgreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Preston v. Goldmangreen
cal · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Peterson v. San Francisco Community College Districtgreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Lopez v. Southern California Rapid Transit Districtgreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Nally v. Grace Community Churchgreen
cal · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Connor v. Great Western Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen
cal · 1968 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

1991(Isaacs v. Huntington Memorial Hospital (1985) 38 Cal.3d 112, 124 [ 211 Cal.Rptr. 356 , 695 P.2d 653 ]; Thompson v. County of Alameda (1980) 27 Cal.3d 741, 750 [ 167 Cal.Rptr. 70 , 614 P.2d 728 , 12 A.L.R.4th 701 ]; Amaya v. Home Ice, Fuel & Supply Co. (1963) 59 Cal.2d 295, 307-310 [ 29 Cal.Rptr. 33 , 379 P.2d 513 ], overruled on other grounds Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ].) “Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts

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Cohen v. Southland Corp.green
calctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Taylor v. Centennial Bowl, Inc. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 114, 121 [ 52 Cal.Rptr. 561 , 416 P.2d 793 ].)” (Cohen v. Southland Corp. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 130, 137-138 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 572 ]; fn. omitted.) Alphy’s as the occupier of a restaurant held open for business premises therefore owed plaintiff such a duty.

1985(Taylor v. Centennial Bowl, Inc. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 114, 121 [ 52 Cal.Rptr. 561 , 416 P.2d 793 ].)” (Cohen v. Southland Corp. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 130, 137-138 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 572 ]; fn. omitted.) Alphy’s as the occupier of a restaurant held open for business premises therefore owed plaintiff such a duty.

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Taylor v. Centennial Bowl, Inc.green
cal · 1966 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Taylor v. Centennial Bowl, Inc. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 114, 121 [ 52 Cal.Rptr. 561 , 416 P.2d 793 ].)” (Cohen v. Southland Corp. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 130, 137-138 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 572 ]; fn. omitted.) Alphy’s as the occupier of a restaurant held open for business premises therefore owed plaintiff such a duty.

1985(Taylor v. Centennial Bowl, Inc. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 114, 121 [ 52 Cal.Rptr. 561 , 416 P.2d 793 ].)” (Cohen v. Southland Corp. (1984) 157 Cal.App.3d 130, 137-138 [ 203 Cal.Rptr. 572 ]; fn. omitted.) Alphy’s as the occupier of a restaurant held open for business premises therefore owed plaintiff such a duty.

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Erlich v. Menezes green
cal · 1999
2 sentences

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

12000–2000
Elden v. Sheldon green
cal · 1988
2 sentences

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

2000Its existence depends upon the foreseeability of the risk and a weighing of policy considerations for and against imposition of liability." [Citation.]' ( Burgess v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1064, 1072 [ 9 Cal. Rptr.2d 615 , 831 P.2d 1197 ]) Because the consequences of a negligent act must be limited to avoid an intolerable burden on society [citation], the determination of duty `recognizes that policy considerations may dictate a cause of action should not be sanctioned no matter how foreseeable the risk.' ( [ Elden v. Sheldon (1988) 46 Cal.3d 267, 274 , 250 Cal.Rptr. 254 , 758 P.2d 58

12000–2000
Lewis v. Southern California Gas Co. green
calctapp · 1928
2 sentences

1988“It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ [Citation.] Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall.” (Weirum v. RKO General, Inc. (1975) 15 Cal.3d 40, 46 [ 123 Cal.Rptr. 468 , 539 P.2d 36 ].) Easton relies on the 1928 Court of Appeal decision of Lewis v.

1988“It is the court’s ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ [Citation.] Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the convenience of the rule, and social judgment as to where the loss should fall.” (Weirum v. RKO General, Inc. (1975) 15 Cal.3d 40, 46 [ 123 Cal.Rptr. 468 , 539 P.2d 36 ].) Easton relies on the 1928 Court of Appeal decision of Lewis v.

11988–1988
Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California red
cal · 1976
1 sentence

1978Code, § 1714.)” (Italics added; fns. omitted; Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California, supra, 17 Cal.3d 425, 434-435 .) A court’s conclusion that defendant owes plaintiff a duty of care is “[only an] ‘expression of the sum total of those considerations of policy which lead the law to say that the particular plaintiff is entitled to protection.’ (Prosser, Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971) pp. 325-326.) Any number of considerations may justify the imposition of duty in particular circumstances, including the guidance of history, our continually refined concepts of morals and justice, the conve

11978–1978

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