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person invoking privilege in California

10 California opinions name it 1 courts 1939–2001 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Westlake Community Hospital v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1976 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1983–1989
2 sentences

1989ITT relies on Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman v. Cohen (1983) 146 Cal. App.3d 200 [ 194 Cal. Rptr. 180 ], which states, "See also Westlack [ sic ] Community Hospital v. Superior Court (1976) 17 Cal.3d 465 , 482 ... where the court reaffirms the rule that Civil Code section 47, subdivision 2 is a statute which confers an absolute privilege which attaches only to statements or publications, but not actions of the person invoking the privilege." ( Id. at p. 234, italics in original.) ITT more specifically asserts Dooley "is liable not just because the information was disclosed, but because he breached

1989ITT relies on Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman v. Cohen (1983) 146 Cal.App.3d 200 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 180 ], which states, “See also Westlack [sic] Community Hospital v. Superior Court (1976) 17 Cal.3d 465 , 482 . . . where the court reaffirms the rule that Civil Code section 47, subdivision 2 is a statute which confers an absolute privilege which attaches only to statements or publications, but not actions of the person invoking the privilege.” (Id. at p. 234, italics in original.) ITT more specifically asserts Dooley “is liable not just because the information was disclosed, but because he breached the

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In Re Grand Jury Proceedings. United States of America v. James W. Lawsongreen
ca9 · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

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Prudhomme v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980(Prudhomme v. Superior Court, supra, 2 Cal.3d 320, 326.) In Prudhomme , the court said, “[a]n ordinary witness need not actually prove the existence of an incriminatory hazard as that would surrender the very protection which the privilege against self-incrimination was *64 designed to guarantee.

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In Re GAULTgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

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Spevack v. Kleingreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

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Goldberg v. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIF.green
calctapp · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

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Mar Shee v. Maryland Assurance Corp.green
cal · 1922 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1963–1963
2 sentences

1963"Generally speaking,... a presumption is dispelled as a matter of law only when a fact which is wholly irreconcilable with it is proved by the uncontradicted testimony of the party relying on it or of such party’s own witnesses.” (Leonard v. Watsonville Community Hospital, 47 Cal.2d 509, 517 [ 305 P.2d 36 ] (italics omitted); Mar Shee v. Maryland Assurance Corp., 190 Cal. 1, 9 [ 210 P. 269 ].) 28 Accordingly, even evidence of violation of a statute will not dispel the presumption because such violation is not “wholly irreconcilable” with the presumption that the person invoking the presumption

1963"Generally speaking,... a presumption is dispelled as a matter of law only when a fact which is wholly irreconcilable with it is proved by the uncontradicted testimony of the party relying on it or of such party’s own witnesses.” (Leonard v. Watsonville Community Hospital, 47 Cal.2d 509, 517 [ 305 P.2d 36 ] (italics omitted); Mar Shee v. Maryland Assurance Corp., 190 Cal. 1, 9 [ 210 P. 269 ].) 28 Accordingly, even evidence of violation of a statute will not dispel the presumption because such violation is not “wholly irreconcilable” with the presumption that the person invoking the presumption

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Leonard v. Watsonville Community Hospitalgreen
cal · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1963–1963
2 sentences

1963"Generally speaking,... a presumption is dispelled as a matter of law only when a fact which is wholly irreconcilable with it is proved by the uncontradicted testimony of the party relying on it or of such party’s own witnesses.” (Leonard v. Watsonville Community Hospital, 47 Cal.2d 509, 517 [ 305 P.2d 36 ] (italics omitted); Mar Shee v. Maryland Assurance Corp., 190 Cal. 1, 9 [ 210 P. 269 ].) 28 Accordingly, even evidence of violation of a statute will not dispel the presumption because such violation is not “wholly irreconcilable” with the presumption that the person invoking the presumption

1963"Generally speaking,... a presumption is dispelled as a matter of law only when a fact which is wholly irreconcilable with it is proved by the uncontradicted testimony of the party relying on it or of such party’s own witnesses.” (Leonard v. Watsonville Community Hospital, 47 Cal.2d 509, 517 [ 305 P.2d 36 ] (italics omitted); Mar Shee v. Maryland Assurance Corp., 190 Cal. 1, 9 [ 210 P. 269 ].) 28 Accordingly, even evidence of violation of a statute will not dispel the presumption because such violation is not “wholly irreconcilable” with the presumption that the person invoking the presumption

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Norton v. Futrellgreen
calctapp · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1963–1963
2 sentences

1963(See Heffington v. Paul, 152 Cal.App.2d 235, 238 [ 313 P.2d 157 , 67 A.L.R.2d 113 ]; Norton v. Futrell, 149 Cal.App.2d 586, 590 [ 308 P.2d 887 ].) A violation of statute may not be the proximate cause of the injury.

1963(See Heffington v. Paul, 152 Cal.App.2d 235, 238 [ 313 P.2d 157 , 67 A.L.R.2d 113 ]; Norton v. Futrell, 149 Cal.App.2d 586, 590 [ 308 P.2d 887 ].) A violation of statute may not be the proximate cause of the injury.

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Heffington v. Paulgreen
calctapp · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1963–1963
2 sentences

1963(See Heffington v. Paul, 152 Cal.App.2d 235, 238 [ 313 P.2d 157 , 67 A.L.R.2d 113 ]; Norton v. Futrell, 149 Cal.App.2d 586, 590 [ 308 P.2d 887 ].) A violation of statute may not be the proximate cause of the injury.

1963(See Heffington v. Paul, 152 Cal.App.2d 235, 238 [ 313 P.2d 157 , 67 A.L.R.2d 113 ]; Norton v. Futrell, 149 Cal.App.2d 586, 590 [ 308 P.2d 887 ].) A violation of statute may not be the proximate cause of the injury.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Goss v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Hodge And Zweig green
ca9 · 1977
2 sentences

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

21980–2001
Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman v. Cohen green
calctapp · 1983
2 sentences

1989ITT relies on Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman v. Cohen (1983) 146 Cal.App.3d 200 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 180 ], which states, “See also Westlack [sic] Community Hospital v. Superior Court (1976) 17 Cal.3d 465 , 482 . . . where the court reaffirms the rule that Civil Code section 47, subdivision 2 is a statute which confers an absolute privilege which attaches only to statements or publications, but not actions of the person invoking the privilege.” (Id. at p. 234, italics in original.) ITT more specifically asserts Dooley “is liable not just because the information was disclosed, but because he breached the

1989ITT relies on Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman v. Cohen (1983) 146 Cal.App.3d 200 [ 194 Cal.Rptr. 180 ], which states, “See also Westlack [sic] Community Hospital v. Superior Court (1976) 17 Cal.3d 465 , 482 . . . where the court reaffirms the rule that Civil Code section 47, subdivision 2 is a statute which confers an absolute privilege which attaches only to statements or publications, but not actions of the person invoking the privilege.” (Id. at p. 234, italics in original.) ITT more specifically asserts Dooley “is liable not just because the information was disclosed, but because he breached the

21989–1989
United States v. Victor Sherman green
ca9 · 1980
1 sentence

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

12001–2001
United States v. Alfredo Flores, in the Matter of Robert L. Thorp, Witness-Appellant green
ca9 · 1980
1 sentence

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

12001–2001
Willis v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1980
2 sentences

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

2001Development of the Baird rule Subsequent California and Ninth Circuit opinions acknowledged the general rule *396 that the client's identity is not within the attorney-client privilege, but cited Baird for the proposition that "[a] client's identity and the nature of that client's fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal advice was sought." ( United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir.1977) 548 F.2d 1347, 1353 ;

12001–2001
People v. Sullivan green
calctapp · 1969
2 sentences

2001In People v. Sullivan (1969) 271 Cal.App.2d 531 , 77 Cal.Rptr. 25 , an attorney testified on direct examination that he had obtained a box containing three pistols and certain papers on which defendant's name appeared by presenting a claim check given him by a client for whom he obtained the box.

2001In People v. Sullivan (1969) 271 Cal.App.2d 531 , 77 Cal.Rptr. 25 , an attorney testified on direct examination that he had obtained a box containing three pistols and certain papers on which defendant's name appeared by presenting a claim check given him by a client for whom he obtained the box.

12001–2001
United States v. Gondolfo Miranti, United States of America v. Domenico Bando green
ca2 · 1958
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Goodman v. United States green
scotus · 1961
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 98,322 Securities and Exchange Commission v. First Financial Group of Texas, Inc., William H. Howton green
ca1 · 1981
1 sentence

1984C. v. First Financial Group of Texas, Inc. (5th Cir. 1981) 659 F.2d 660, 668-669 ; Hudson Tire Mart, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Sur.

11984–1984
United States of America and O. Gordon Delk, Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Richard Goodman, Also Known as Kick Goodman green
ca4 · 1961
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Robert R. Gehler v. Paul E. M. Iasigi green
ca3 · 1969
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Capitol Products Corporation, a Corporation, Judgment Creditor-Appellant v. Frederick E. Hernon, Judgment Debtor-Appellee green
ca8 · 1972
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Riley v. Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines green
scotus · 1961
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
In Re Master Key Litigation. States of Illinois, and v. Edward H. McCulloch Witness-Appellee And green
ca9 · 1974
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Lyles v. McCown green
sc · 1909
1 sentence

1984Fed. 369 ]; In re Master Key Litigation (9th Cir. 1974) 507 F.2d 292, 293 ; United States v. Goodman (4th Cir. 1961) 289 F.2d 256, 259 , vacated on other grounds, 368 U.S. 14 [ 7 L.Ed.2d 75 , 82 S.Ct. 127 ]; United States v. Miranti (2d Cir. 1957) 253 F.2d 135, 139 .) The California and federal case law, which is not at all inconsistent, essentially stands for the proposition that, in situations such as that before us, assertion of the privilege in a civil proceeding cannot be sustained—that is, the court must conclude that an answer to the challenged question or production of a withheld docum

11984–1984
Brunner v. Superior Court green
cal · 1959
2 sentences

1980As expressed in United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir. 1977) 548 F.2d 1347 , 1353: “A client’s identity and the nature of that client’s fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal service was sought. [Citation.]” These authorities reflect the tenor of the California cases, as well as the case of Baird v. Koerner (9th Cir. 1960) 279 F.2d 623 , which was decided by reference to the California law. *292 In Brunne

1980As expressed in United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir. 1977) 548 F.2d 1347 , 1353: “A client’s identity and the nature of that client’s fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal service was sought. [Citation.]” These authorities reflect the tenor of the California cases, as well as the case of Baird v. Koerner (9th Cir. 1960) 279 F.2d 623 , which was decided by reference to the California law. *292 In Brunne

11980–1980
cluster 251279 green
ca9 · 1960
1 sentence

1980As expressed in United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir. 1977) 548 F.2d 1347 , 1353: “A client’s identity and the nature of that client’s fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal service was sought. [Citation.]” These authorities reflect the tenor of the California cases, as well as the case of Baird v. Koerner (9th Cir. 1960) 279 F.2d 623 , which was decided by reference to the California law. *292 In Brunne

11980–1980
Satterlee v. Bliss neutral
· 1869
1 sentence

1980As expressed in United States v. Hodge and Zweig (9th Cir. 1977) 548 F.2d 1347 , 1353: “A client’s identity and the nature of that client’s fee arrangements may be privileged where the person invoking the privilege can show that a strong probability exists that disclosure of such information would implicate that client in the very criminal activity for which legal service was sought. [Citation.]” These authorities reflect the tenor of the California cases, as well as the case of Baird v. Koerner (9th Cir. 1960) 279 F.2d 623 , which was decided by reference to the California law. *292 In Brunne

11980–1980
Griffin v. California green
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

1971(See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511, 514 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 574, 577 , 87 S.Ct. 625 ]; Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609 [ 14 L.Ed.2d 106 , 85 S.Ct. 1229 ]; and see In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 47-49 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 557-558 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ]; and see 1 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at p. 374; Molinari, supra; but see Goss v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 264 Cal.App.2d 268, 270 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 447 ]; Goldberg v. Regents of the University of California, 248 Cal.App.2d 867, 883 [ 57 Cal.Rptr. 463 ].) Similarly, in the area of search and seizure the exclusionary rule has been assumed to be applicable in an admin

11971–1971
Parker v. James Granger, Inc. green
cal · 1935
11939–1939

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Civil Code § 47 (3)

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

LA 20 (1964–2007) CA 10 (1939–2001) FL 7 (1982–2017) MO 4 (1974–2007) MD 4 (1994–2012) IL 4 (1966–2023) NJ 3 (1997–2014) WA 3 (1988–1997) MI 3 (2008–2020) PA 3 (1973–2003) OH 3 (2016–2023) TX 3 (2003–2014) ND 2 (1999–1999) TN 2 (2011–2012) IA 2 (1922–1927) AR 2 (1989–1990) CT 2 (1998–2000)

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