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law rebuttable presumption in California

12 California opinions name it 2 courts 1970–2025 2 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Melendrez v. D & I INVESTMENT, INC.green
calctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025(Bank of America v. La Jolla Group II (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 706 , 9 713.) It is the burden of the party attacking the sale to “overcome this common law presumption ‘by pleading and proving an improper procedure and the resulting prejudice.’ ” (Knapp v. Doherty (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 76, 86, fn. 4 ; see Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1258 [common law presumption can only be rebutted by “substantial evidence of prejudicial procedural irregularity”].) There is also a statutory presumption under Civil Code section 2924, subdivision (c).

2015A. Voidness to Excuse Tender “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.] Accordingly, ‘[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.’ ” (6 Angels Inc. v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage, Inc. (2001) 85 6 Cal.App.4th 1279 , 1284 (6 Angels); see Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1259 ; Knapp v. Doherty (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 76, 9

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Knapp v. Dohertygreen
calctapp · 2004 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2025
2 sentences

2015A. Voidness to Excuse Tender “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.] Accordingly, ‘[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.’ ” (6 Angels Inc. v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage, Inc. (2001) 85 6 Cal.App.4th 1279 , 1284 (6 Angels); see Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1259 ; Knapp v. Doherty (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 76, 9

2014(Ibid.) “[C]ourts have rejected claims of deficient notice where no prejudice was suffered as a result of the procedural irregularity.” (Id. at p. 94.) “‘“As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.” [Citations.] Accordingly, “[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.” [Citation.] . . . [T]he presumption must prevail when the record lacks substantial evidence of

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Wolfe v. Lipsygreen
calctapp · 1985 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2025
2 sentences

2025(Wolfe v. Lipsy (1985) 163 Cal.App.3d 633, 639 , disapproved on another ground in Droeger v. Friedman, Sloan & Ross (1991) 54 Cal.3d 26, 35-36 .) A statutory presumption also exists.

2014(Wolfe [v.] Lipsey (1985) 163 Cal.App.3d 633, 639 .) In this case, however, Rhee did not present any evidence to rebut this presumption.

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Moeller v. Chun-Yen Liengreen
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004Code, § 2924g, subd. (a)____)” (Moeller v. Lien (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 822, 830 [ 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 777 ].) “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.]” (6 Angels, Inc. v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage, Inc., supra, 85 Cal.App.4th at p. 1284 .) Moreover, “[a]side from the common law presumption of validity discussed above . . . , Civil Code section 2924 contains a statutory presumption ‘arising] from the recital in the trustee’s deed that all statutory requirements for notice of default and sale have bee

2004Code, § 2924g, subd. (a)____)” (Moeller v. Lien (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 822, 830 [ 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 777 ].) “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.]” (6 Angels, Inc. v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage, Inc., supra, 85 Cal.App.4th at p. 1284 .) Moreover, “[a]side from the common law presumption of validity discussed above . . . , Civil Code section 2924 contains a statutory presumption ‘arising] from the recital in the trustee’s deed that all statutory requirements for notice of default and sale have bee

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Droeger v. Friedman, Sloan & Rossgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2025
2 sentences

2025(Wolfe v. Lipsy (1985) 163 Cal.App.3d 633, 639 , disapproved on another ground in Droeger v. Friedman, Sloan & Ross (1991) 54 Cal.3d 26, 35-36 .) A statutory presumption also exists.

2001(Wolfe v. Lipsy (1985) 163 Cal.App.3d 633, 639 [ 209 Cal.Rptr. 801 ], disapproved on another ground in Droeger v. Friedman, Sloan & Ross (1991) 54 Cal.3d 26, 36 [ 283 Cal.Rptr. 584 , 812 P.2d 931 ].) Nonetheless, the presumption must prevail when the record lacks substantial evidence of a prejudicial procedural irregularity.

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Little v. CFS Service Corp.green
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Cf. Little v. CFS Service Corp. (1987) 188 Cal.App.3d 1354, 1358-1361 [sale void, not merely voidable, where no notice was given “to the trustor, the junior lienor, and the judgment creditor”; complete lack of notice “clearly substantial and prejudicial”]) Her failure to provide coherent legal arguments to support her claims of a void sale forfeits those claims.

2015(Cf. Little v. CFS Service Corp. (1987) 188 Cal.App.3d 1354 , 1358–1361 [concluding a foreclosure sale was void, not merely voidable, where no notice was given "to the trustor, the junior lienor, and the judgment creditor"].) 15 3.

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Stevens v. Plumas Eureka Annex Mining Co.green
cal · 1935 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co. (1935) 2 Cal.2d 493, 497 [ 41 P.2d 927 ].) But La Jolla has not relied on this presumption and, if it had, we would have concluded that the presumption was rebutted by the fact that the trustor and beneficiary entered into an agreement to cure the default and reinstate the loan before the foreclosure sale.

2005Co. (1935) 2 Cal.2d 493, 497 [ 41 P.2d 927 ].) But La Jolla has not relied on this presumption and, if it had, we would have concluded that the presumption was rebutted by the fact that the trustor and beneficiary entered into an agreement to cure the default and reinstate the loan before the foreclosure sale.

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Residential Capital, LLC v. CAL-WESTERNRE CONVEYANCE CORP.green
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004In a recent case involving a challenge to a trustee’s sale where there were no notice irregularities, the appellate court noted: “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.] Accordingly, ‘[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.’ [Citation.] . . . [T]he presumption must prevail when the record lacks substantial evidence of a prejudicial procedura

2004In a recent case involving a challenge to a trustee’s sale where there were no notice irregularities, the appellate court noted: “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.] Accordingly, ‘[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.’ [Citation.] . . . [T]he presumption must prevail when the record lacks substantial evidence of a prejudicial procedura

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Brown v. Buschgreen
calctapp · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001This scheme, which is found in Civil Code sections *1284 2924 through 2924k, 2 evidences a legislative intent that a sale which is properly conducted “constitutes a final adjudication of the rights of the borrower and lender.” (Moeller v. Lien, supra, 25 Cal.App.4th at p. 831 .) “As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.” (4 Miller & Starr, Cal. Real Estate (3d ed. 2000) § 10:211, p. 647, fn. omitted; Brown v. Busch (1957) 152 Cal.App.2d 200, 204 [ 313 P.2d 19 ].) Accordingly, “[a] successful challenge to th

2001This scheme, which is found in Civil Code sections *1284 2924 through 2924k, 2 evidences a legislative intent that a sale which is properly conducted “constitutes a final adjudication of the rights of the borrower and lender.” (Moeller v. Lien, supra, 25 Cal.App.4th at p. 831 .) “As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.” (4 Miller & Starr, Cal. Real Estate (3d ed. 2000) § 10:211, p. 647, fn. omitted; Brown v. Busch (1957) 152 Cal.App.2d 200, 204 [ 313 P.2d 19 ].) Accordingly, “[a] successful challenge to th

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Juvenile Court of Shelby County v. State ex rel. Humphrygreen
tenn · 1918 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970(Borders v. United States (5th Cir. 1958) 256 F.2d 458, 459 ; sec Juvenile Court v. State (1918) 139 Tenn. 549 [ 201 S.W. 771 , 773]; 31 Am.Jur. (1958 ed.) Juvenile Courts, etc., § 39, p. 317; Rubin, Crime and Juvenile Delinquency (1961) p. 56.) The cited cases reasoned that juvenile court proceedings are not criminal in nature and are not instituted to punish the child for any offense but rather have the purpose of providing for the child’s welfare.

1970Code, §§ 725, 730, 731, 733, and 734.) The common law rebuttable presumption of lack of criminal capacity of a child between 7 and 14 has been regarded as inapplicable in juvenile court proceedings. ( Borders v. United States (5th Cir.1958) 256 F.2d 458, 459 ; see Juvenile Court v. State (1918) 139 Tenn. 549 [ 201 S.W. 771 , 773]; 31 Am.Jur. (1958 ed.) Juvenile Courts, etc., § 39, p. 317; Rubin, Crime and Juvenile Delinquency (1961) p. 56.) The cited cases reasoned that juvenile court proceedings are not criminal in nature and are not instituted to punish the child for any offense but rather h

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
6 Angels, Inc. v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage, Inc. green
calctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2015Bank v. McCleverty (1911) 161 Cal. 285 , 290–291.) " 'As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.' [Citations.] Accordingly, '[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.' " (6 Angels, Inc. v. Stuart–Wright Mortgage, Inc. (2001) 85 Cal.App.4th 1279, 1284 .) It is not sufficient to allege the legal conclusion that the sale was "void"; plaintiff instead has a duty to

2004Code, § 2924g, subd. (a)____)” (Moeller v. Lien (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 822, 830 [ 30 Cal.Rptr.2d 777 ].) “ ‘As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.’ [Citations.]” (6 Angels, Inc. v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage, Inc., supra, 85 Cal.App.4th at p. 1284 .) Moreover, “[a]side from the common law presumption of validity discussed above . . . , Civil Code section 2924 contains a statutory presumption ‘arising] from the recital in the trustee’s deed that all statutory requirements for notice of default and sale have bee

32004–2015
Bank of America, NA v. LA JOLLA GROUP II green
calctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2025(Bank of America v. La Jolla Group II (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 706 , 9 713.) It is the burden of the party attacking the sale to “overcome this common law presumption ‘by pleading and proving an improper procedure and the resulting prejudice.’ ” (Knapp v. Doherty (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 76, 86, fn. 4 ; see Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc. (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1238, 1258 [common law presumption can only be rebutted by “substantial evidence of prejudicial procedural irregularity”].) There is also a statutory presumption under Civil Code section 2924, subdivision (c).

12025–2025
Humboldt Sav. Bank v. McCleverty green
cal · 1911
1 sentence

2015Bank v. McCleverty (1911) 161 Cal. 285 , 290–291.) " 'As a general rule, there is a common law rebuttable presumption that a foreclosure sale has been conducted regularly and fairly.' [Citations.] Accordingly, '[a] successful challenge to the sale requires evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale.' " (6 Angels, Inc. v. Stuart–Wright Mortgage, Inc. (2001) 85 Cal.App.4th 1279, 1284 .) It is not sufficient to allege the legal conclusion that the sale was "void"; plaintiff instead has a duty to

12015–2015
Jural Borders v. United States green
ca5 · 1958
2 sentences

1970(Borders v. United States (5th Cir. 1958) 256 F.2d 458, 459 ; sec Juvenile Court v. State (1918) 139 Tenn. 549 [ 201 S.W. 771 , 773]; 31 Am.Jur. (1958 ed.) Juvenile Courts, etc., § 39, p. 317; Rubin, Crime and Juvenile Delinquency (1961) p. 56.) The cited cases reasoned that juvenile court proceedings are not criminal in nature and are not instituted to punish the child for any offense but rather have the purpose of providing for the child’s welfare.

1970Code, §§ 725, 730, 731, 733, and 734.) The common law rebuttable presumption of lack of criminal capacity of a child between 7 and 14 has been regarded as inapplicable in juvenile court proceedings. ( Borders v. United States (5th Cir.1958) 256 F.2d 458, 459 ; see Juvenile Court v. State (1918) 139 Tenn. 549 [ 201 S.W. 771 , 773]; 31 Am.Jur. (1958 ed.) Juvenile Courts, etc., § 39, p. 317; Rubin, Crime and Juvenile Delinquency (1961) p. 56.) The cited cases reasoned that juvenile court proceedings are not criminal in nature and are not instituted to punish the child for any offense but rather h

11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Civil Code § 2924 (5) CA § Cal. Civil Code § 2924f (5) CA § Cal. Civil Code § 2924g (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 12 (1970–2025) AL 3 (1980–1993) FL 3 (1976–1982)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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