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motivating factors in California

11 California opinions name it 1 courts 1961–2015 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Board of Supervisors of Merced County v. California Highway Commissiongreen
calctapp · 1976 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

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Bass v. Braungreen
calctapp · 1960 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1961–1966
2 sentences

1961(Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Club, 146 Cal.App.2d 261, 264 [ 303 P.2d 897 ] ; Bass v. Braun, 178 Cal.App.2d 744, 749 [ 3 Cal.Rptr. 212 ].) The-action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a. motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed by section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure ; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating factors in the exercise of that-discretion would be pertinent to both motions; and its decision “will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Hayashi v. Lorenz, 42 Cal

1961(Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Club, 146 Cal.App.2d 261, 264 [ 303 P.2d 897 ] ; Bass v. Braun, 178 Cal.App.2d 744, 749 [ 3 Cal.Rptr. 212 ].) The-action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a. motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed by section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure ; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating factors in the exercise of that-discretion would be pertinent to both motions; and its decision “will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Hayashi v. Lorenz, 42 Cal

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Beswick v. Palo Verde Hospital Assn.green
calctapp · 1961 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–2002
2 sentences

2002Co. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1, 9 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 ].) “ ‘In passing upon the motion for an early and preferential setting, the court was not limited to a consideration of the single fact that the [mandatory dismissal] period was about to expire but was required to view the total picture, including the dilatory action of the plaintiff, the condition of the court’s calendar, the rights of other litigants, and the prejudice to the *1364 defendant resulting from the delay. [Citations.] The action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecut

2002Co. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1, 9 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 ].) “ ‘In passing upon the motion for an early and preferential setting, the court was not limited to a consideration of the single fact that the [mandatory dismissal] period was about to expire but was required to view the total picture, including the dilatory action of the plaintiff, the condition of the court’s calendar, the rights of other litigants, and the prejudice to the *1364 defendant resulting from the delay. [Citations.] The action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecut

13
Landau v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Bill 2375, Sept. 4, 1990, p. 1, italics added [by Landau, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at p. 202].) “ ‘Among the several concerns at which the legislation was aimed was the excessive amount of time consumed by the disciplinary process. . . .’ “As the Center for Public Interest Law Report indicated, appellate review played a major part in the overall duration of the disciplinary process. ‘Court of Appeal review normally takes several years to complete.’ (Center for Public Interest Law, Physician Discipline in California: A Code Blue Emergency (Apr. 5, 1989) p. 22.)” ( Landau, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at

2015Bill 2375, Sept. 4, 1990, p. 1, italics added [by Landau, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at p. 202].) “ ‘Among the several concerns at which the legislation was aimed was the excessive amount of time consumed by the disciplinary process. . . .’ “As the Center for Public Interest Law Report indicated, appellate review played a major part in the overall duration of the disciplinary process. ‘Court of Appeal review normally takes several years to complete.’ (Center for Public Interest Law, Physician Discipline in California: A Code Blue Emergency (Apr. 5, 1989) p. 22.)” ( Landau, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at

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Salinas v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.green
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Co. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1, 9 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 ].) “ ‘In passing upon the motion for an early and preferential setting, the court was not limited to a consideration of the single fact that the [mandatory dismissal] period was about to expire but was required to view the total picture, including the dilatory action of the plaintiff, the condition of the court’s calendar, the rights of other litigants, and the prejudice to the *1364 defendant resulting from the delay. [Citations.] The action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecut

2002Co. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1, 9 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 ].) “ ‘In passing upon the motion for an early and preferential setting, the court was not limited to a consideration of the single fact that the [mandatory dismissal] period was about to expire but was required to view the total picture, including the dilatory action of the plaintiff, the condition of the court’s calendar, the rights of other litigants, and the prejudice to the *1364 defendant resulting from the delay. [Citations.] The action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecut

11
Dick v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Discussion I The trial court may in its discretion grant a motion for preference upon showing of cause which satisfies the court that the interests of justice will be served. (§ 36, subd. (d).) “ ‘ “The action of the court on such a motion [for trial preference] is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed in section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure [now substantially reenacted as sections 5 83.410 2 and 584.420, subd. (a)(2)(A)-(B)]; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating facto

1987Discussion I The trial court may in its discretion grant a motion for preference upon showing of cause which satisfies the court that the interests of justice will be served. (§ 36, subd. (d).) “ ‘ “The action of the court on such a motion [for trial preference] is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed in section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure [now substantially reenacted as sections 5 83.410 2 and 584.420, subd. (a)(2)(A)-(B)]; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating facto

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Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.green
cal · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987(Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) Although Salas was decided upon the review of an action under the five-year statute (§ 583.310), the same principles apply to this case.

1987(Salas v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1986) 42 Cal.3d 342, 349 [ 228 Cal.Rptr. 504 , 721 P.2d 590 ].) Although Salas was decided upon the review of an action under the five-year statute (§ 583.310), the same principles apply to this case.

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Russell v. Carlesongreen
calctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

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Killian v. City and County of San Franciscogreen
calctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

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Cannon v. Industrial Accident Commissiongreen
cal · 1959 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

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Crumpler v. Board of Administrationgreen
calctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

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Rivera v. City of Fresnogreen
cal · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

1985(Cannon v. Industrial Acc. Comm. (1959) 53 Cal.2d 17, 22 [ 346 P.2d 1 ]; see Rivera v. City of Fresno (1971) 6 Cal.3d 132, 140 [ 98 Cal.Rptr. 281 , 490 P.2d 793 ]; Killian v. City and County of San Francisco (1978) 77 Cal.App.3d 1, 12 [ 143 Cal.Rptr. 430 ]; Russell v. Carleson (1973) 36 Cal.App.3d 334, 341 [ 111 Cal.Rptr. 497 ]; Crumpler v. Board of Administration (1973) 32 Cal.App.3d 567, 578 [ 108 Cal.Rptr. 293 ].) Apparently, the July 1972 Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws “was one of the motivating factors in the Legislature’s enactment of the present L

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Industrial Welfare Commission v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

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California Hotel & Motel Ass'n v. Industrial Welfare Commissiongreen
cal · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

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Hayashi v. Lorenzgreen
cal · 1954 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961
2 sentences

1961(Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Club, 146 Cal.App.2d 261, 264 [ 303 P.2d 897 ] ; Bass v. Braun, 178 Cal.App.2d 744, 749 [ 3 Cal.Rptr. 212 ].) The-action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a. motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed by section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure ; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating factors in the exercise of that-discretion would be pertinent to both motions; and its decision “will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Hayashi v. Lorenz, 42 Cal

1961(Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Club, 146 Cal.App.2d 261, 264 [ 303 P.2d 897 ] ; Bass v. Braun, 178 Cal.App.2d 744, 749 [ 3 Cal.Rptr. 212 ].) The-action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a. motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed by section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure ; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating factors in the exercise of that-discretion would be pertinent to both motions; and its decision “will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Hayashi v. Lorenz, 42 Cal

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Raggio v. Southern Pacific Co.green
cal · 1919 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961
2 sentences

1961Co., supra, 178 Cal.App.2d 923, 929 .) It is settled that “the duty rests upon a plaintiff at each stage of the proceedings to use due diligence to expedite his case to a-final determination.” Raggio v. Southern Pacific Co., 181 Cal. 472, 475 [ 185 P. 171 ].) Delay attributable to the *261 pressure of business, sickness, or death of counsel or of the parties is not necessarily excusable.

1961Co., supra, 178 Cal.App.2d 923, 929 .) It is settled that “the duty rests upon a plaintiff at each stage of the proceedings to use due diligence to expedite his case to a-final determination.” Raggio v. Southern Pacific Co., 181 Cal. 472, 475 [ 185 P. 171 ].) Delay attributable to the *261 pressure of business, sickness, or death of counsel or of the parties is not necessarily excusable.

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Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Clubgreen
calctapp · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961
2 sentences

1961(Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Club, 146 Cal.App.2d 261, 264 [ 303 P.2d 897 ] ; Bass v. Braun, 178 Cal.App.2d 744, 749 [ 3 Cal.Rptr. 212 ].) The-action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a. motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed by section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure ; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating factors in the exercise of that-discretion would be pertinent to both motions; and its decision “will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Hayashi v. Lorenz, 42 Cal

1961(Stuart v. Hollywood Turf Club, 146 Cal.App.2d 261, 264 [ 303 P.2d 897 ] ; Bass v. Braun, 178 Cal.App.2d 744, 749 [ 3 Cal.Rptr. 212 ].) The-action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a. motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed by section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure ; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating factors in the exercise of that-discretion would be pertinent to both motions; and its decision “will be disturbed only in cases of manifest abuse.” (Hayashi v. Lorenz, 42 Cal

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Wilson v. Sunshine Meat & Liquor Co. green
cal · 1983
2 sentences

2002Co. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1, 9 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 ].) “ ‘In passing upon the motion for an early and preferential setting, the court was not limited to a consideration of the single fact that the [mandatory dismissal] period was about to expire but was required to view the total picture, including the dilatory action of the plaintiff, the condition of the court’s calendar, the rights of other litigants, and the prejudice to the *1364 defendant resulting from the delay. [Citations.] The action of the court on such a motion is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecut

1987Discussion I The trial court may in its discretion grant a motion for preference upon showing of cause which satisfies the court that the interests of justice will be served. (§ 36, subd. (d).) “ ‘ “The action of the court on such a motion [for trial preference] is tantamount to action upon a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute within the two-year period prescribed in section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure [now substantially reenacted as sections 5 83.410 2 and 584.420, subd. (a)(2)(A)-(B)]; in each instance the motion is addressed to its sound legal discretion; the motivating facto

31985–2002
Davies v. Contractors' State License Board green
calctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial (Davies v. Contractors’ State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal.App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required.

21982–1982
Mercantile Trust Co. of San Francisco v. All Persons green
· 1920
2 sentences

1973However, the motivating principle in both trial and appellate courts is expressed by the Supreme Court in Mercantile Trust Co. v. All Persons, 183 Cal. 369 , at page 381 [ 191 P. 691 ], as follows: ‘Upon this whole subject we would say that in dealing with old instruments and muniments of title, the parties and witnesses to which are dead, and as to whose execution or the circumstances under which they were executed, or as to whose exact contents in case they or the original record of them is lost, certain and positive evidence is not possible, the same exactitude and certainty of proof cannot

1973However, the motivating principle in both trial and appellate courts is expressed by the Supreme Court in Mercantile Trust Co. v. All Persons, 183 Cal. 369 , at page 381 [ 191 P. 691 ], as follows: ‘Upon this whole subject we would say that in dealing with old instruments and muniments of title, the parties and witnesses to which are dead, and as to whose execution or the circumstances under which they were executed, or as to whose exact contents in case they or the original record of them is lost, certain and positive evidence is not possible, the same exactitude and certainty of proof cannot

21967–1973
Hurtado v. Statewide Home Loan Co. green
calctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1985A different standard of review was recently enunciated by the Fourth Appellate District in Hurtado v. Statewide Home Loan Co. (1985) 167 Cal.App.3d 1019 [ 213 Cal.Rptr. 712 ], review denied August 29, 1985.

1985A different standard of review was recently enunciated by the Fourth Appellate District in Hurtado v. Statewide Home Loan Co. (1985) 167 Cal.App.3d 1019 [ 213 Cal.Rptr. 712 ], review denied August 29, 1985.

11985–1985
Sullivan v. Kaiser Engineers, Inc. green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

11982–1982
Butcher v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

11982–1982
Reed v. Del Chemical Corp. green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1982So long as a reasonable basis for such action exists, the motivating factors considered in reaching the decision are immaterial ( Davies v. *795 Contractors' State License Bd., supra, 79 Cal. App.3d 940, 947 ) and supportive findings are not required. ( City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation Com., supra, 76 Cal. App.3d at pp. 390-391; Board of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal. App.3d 952, 958-961 [ 129 Cal. Rptr. 504 ].) The limited scope of review of quasi-legislative administrative action is grounded upon the doctrine of separation of powers which (1) sanction

11982–1982
Knight v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. green
calctapp · 1960
1 sentence

1961Co., supra, 178 Cal.App.2d 923, 929 .) It is settled that “the duty rests upon a plaintiff at each stage of the proceedings to use due diligence to expedite his case to a-final determination.” Raggio v. Southern Pacific Co., 181 Cal. 472, 475 [ 185 P. 171 ].) Delay attributable to the *261 pressure of business, sickness, or death of counsel or of the parties is not necessarily excusable.

11961–1961

Where else courts name it

NY 37 (1953–2026) CA 11 (1961–2015) CO 9 (1989–2026) CT 6 (1997–2025) MI 5 (1993–2023) UT 4 (2005–2018) TX 4 (2004–2026) KY 4 (2006–2024) PA 3 (2002–2024) FL 2 (1959–1969) ME 2 (1988–2009) GA 2 (2016–2023) NC 2 (1992–1998) NE 2 (2003–2003)

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