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11 California opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2023 3 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Bernhard v. Bank of America National Trust & Saving Associationgreen
cal · 1942 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Under the same right exception, “ ‘ “[w]here a party though appearing in two suits in different capacities is in fact litigating the same right, the judgment in one estops him in the other.” [Citations.]’ ” (Gavriiloglou, supra, 83 Cal.App.5th at p. 603, quoting Bernhard v. Bank of America (1942) 19 Cal.2d 807, 814 (Bernhard).) The same right is at issue in (1) the arbitrator’s assessment of whether U-Haul’s treatment of the brothers on a particular occasion or occasions violated a particular Labor Code section (made in the context of adjudicating an individual Labor Code claim) and (2) the co

11
Finley v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017(See Finley v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 1152, 1160 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 128 ].) “It is proper ... to look to federal decisions interpreting California law where the reasoning is ‘analytically sound.’ ” (Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture, LLC (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 98 , 110 fn. 9 [ 214 Cal.Rptr.3d 661 ].) 4 Indeed, it appears Capacity is not in fact a “licensee.” In its written order denying Capacity’s motion to dismiss GFL’s protest, the Board noted that “Capacity is not currently licensed as a ‘manufacturer’ and asserts that no such license is required.” 5 We note that at oral argument, c

2017(See Finley v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 1152, 1160 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 128 ].) “It is proper ... to look to federal decisions interpreting California law where the reasoning is ‘analytically sound.’ ” (Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture, LLC (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 98 , 110 fn. 9 [ 214 Cal.Rptr.3d 661 ].) 4 Indeed, it appears Capacity is not in fact a “licensee.” In its written order denying Capacity’s motion to dismiss GFL’s protest, the Board noted that “Capacity is not currently licensed as a ‘manufacturer’ and asserts that no such license is required.” 5 We note that at oral argument, c

11
Katz v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(Katz v. United States (1967) 389 U.S. 347, 353 [ 19 L.Ed.2d 576, 583 ].) The burden is on the proponent of the motion to suppress to establish that his own Fourth Amendment rights were violated by the challenged search or seizure.

2016(Katz v. United States (1967) 389 U.S. 347, 353 [ 19 L.Ed.2d 576, 583 ].) The burden is on the proponent of the motion to suppress to establish that his own Fourth Amendment rights were violated by the challenged search or seizure.

11
Michael G. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994(See In re Michael G. (1988) 44 Cal.3d 283, 293 [ 243 Cal. Rptr. 224 , 747 P.2d 1152 ] [Legislature is presumed to be aware of preexisting law.].) Consequently, according to Manuel, when it enacted the reasonable doubt standard in 701, the Legislature implicitly repealed the "clear proof" standard of Penal Code section 26.

1994(See In re Michael G. (1988) 44 Cal.3d 283, 293 [ 243 Cal. Rptr. 224 , 747 P.2d 1152 ] [Legislature is presumed to be aware of preexisting law.].) Consequently, according to Manuel, when it enacted the reasonable doubt standard in 701, the Legislature implicitly repealed the "clear proof" standard of Penal Code section 26.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Beckwith v. Dahl green
calctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2020(Beckwith v. Dahl, supra, 205 Cal.App.4th at p. 1057 .) “ ‘This means that, as in other cases involving recovery for loss of expectancies . . . there must be proof amounting to a reasonable degree of certainty that the bequest or devise would have been in effect at the time of the death of the testator . . . if there had been no such interference.’ ” (Ibid., citing Rest.2d Torts, § 774B, com. d, p. 59.) In the section following the trial court’s capacity analysis in the statement of decision, the court considered whether there was a reasonable certainty Louise would have received an inheritanc

2020(Beckwith v. Dahl, supra, 205 Cal.App.4th at p. 1057 .) “ ‘This means that, as in other cases involving recovery for loss of expectancies . . . there must be proof amounting to a reasonable degree of certainty that the bequest or devise would have been in effect at the time of the death of the testator . . . if there had been no such interference.’ ” (Ibid., citing Rest.2d Torts, § 774B, com. d, p. 59.) In the section following the trial court’s capacity analysis in the statement of decision, the court considered whether there was a reasonable certainty Louise would have received an inheritanc

22020–2020
In Re Marriage of Arceneaux green
cal · 1990
1 sentence

2023(See In re Marriage of Arceneaux (1990) 51 Cal.3d 1130, 1134 .) The doctrine’s application is immaterial in light of our conclusion below that substantial evidence supported the probate court’s express findings that Diane failed to prove her claims. 13 8 most favorable to Diane applies.

12023–2023
Andersen v. Hunt green
calctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2022(Andersen v. Hunt, supra, 196 Cal.App.4th at p. 731 ; see also Gomez v. Smith (2020) 54 Cal.App.5th 1016 , 1037- 1038.) The trial court found the second amendment to the trust was analogous to a will or codicil and the capacity standard set forth in Probate Code section 6100.5 thus applied, and Petitioner does not challenge this finding on appeal.

12022–2022
Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture, LLC green
calctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2017(See Finley v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 1152, 1160 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 128 ].) “It is proper ... to look to federal decisions interpreting California law where the reasoning is ‘analytically sound.’ ” (Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture, LLC (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 98 , 110 fn. 9 [ 214 Cal.Rptr.3d 661 ].) 4 Indeed, it appears Capacity is not in fact a “licensee.” In its written order denying Capacity’s motion to dismiss GFL’s protest, the Board noted that “Capacity is not currently licensed as a ‘manufacturer’ and asserts that no such license is required.” 5 We note that at oral argument, c

2017(See Finley v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 1152, 1160 [ 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 128 ].) “It is proper ... to look to federal decisions interpreting California law where the reasoning is ‘analytically sound.’ ” (Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture, LLC (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 98 , 110 fn. 9 [ 214 Cal.Rptr.3d 661 ].) 4 Indeed, it appears Capacity is not in fact a “licensee.” In its written order denying Capacity’s motion to dismiss GFL’s protest, the Board noted that “Capacity is not currently licensed as a ‘manufacturer’ and asserts that no such license is required.” 5 We note that at oral argument, c

12017–2017
People v. Manuel L. green
cal · 1994
1 sentence

2013Code, § 451, subd. (d))3 and one felony count of vandalism for breaking the safety glass windows (§ 594, subd. (a)).4 At the jurisdiction hearing on September 13, 2012 Deputy Chavez testified Zachary told him he was involved in breaking the classroom window with his scooter and 2 In In re Gladys R. (1970) 1 Cal.3d 855, 867 , the Supreme Court “conditioned wardship under [Welfare and Institutions Code] section 602 on meeting the capacity test articulated in Penal Code section 26.” (In re Manuel L. (1994) 7 Cal.4th 229, 235 ; see id. at p. 236 [finding of capacity under Pen.

12013–2013
Nino v. Gladys R. green
cal · 1970
1 sentence

2013Code, § 451, subd. (d))3 and one felony count of vandalism for breaking the safety glass windows (§ 594, subd. (a)).4 At the jurisdiction hearing on September 13, 2012 Deputy Chavez testified Zachary told him he was involved in breaking the classroom window with his scooter and 2 In In re Gladys R. (1970) 1 Cal.3d 855, 867 , the Supreme Court “conditioned wardship under [Welfare and Institutions Code] section 602 on meeting the capacity test articulated in Penal Code section 26.” (In re Manuel L. (1994) 7 Cal.4th 229, 235 ; see id. at p. 236 [finding of capacity under Pen.

12013–2013
People v. Carlucci green
cal · 1979
1 sentence

2005(Carlucci, supra, 23 Cal.3d at p. 256 .) Such questioning by the court, which aids in a “simplified and expeditious” resolution of a capacity hearing unconstrained by the more stringent procedural requirements of a major civil trial, or even the trial that may be elected for the establishment or reestablishment of an LPS conservatorship, benefits the interests of the patient as well as medical professionals, court and public.

12005–2005
Rakas v. Illinois green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1990That inquiry in turn requires a determination of whether the disputed search and seizure has infringed an interest of the defendant which the Fourth Amendment was designed to protect.” (Id., at p. 140 [ 58 L.Ed. 2d at p. 399 ].) The court went on to explain that the capacity to claim the protection of the Fourth Amendment depends on whether the claimant has a legitimate expectation of privacy in the invaded place.

11990–1990

Where else courts name it

TX 18 (1921–2026) WA 16 (1994–2026) NY 15 (1963–2023) MI 14 (1974–1984) CA 11 (1990–2023) AL 9 (1998–2017) FL 6 (1986–2019) IL 6 (1980–1997) MD 6 (1970–2025) NE 6 (1980–1993) ND 5 (2012–2021) HI 5 (1963–2008) MN 4 (2003–2015) CT 4 (1988–2019) OH 4 (1976–2018) LA 4 (2005–2024) AZ 3 (1981–2002) MO 3 (1973–2019) KY 3 (2016–2022) TN 2 (1999–2026) IA 2 (1931–1937)

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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