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8 California opinions name it 1 courts 1989–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Finnie v. Town of Tiburongreen2 sentences2013As [our colleagues in the First District, Division Four] pointed out in the much-cited opinion in Finnie v. Town of Tiburon (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1 . . . respondents ‘are not the only parties damaged when an appellant pursues a frivolous claim. 2008As another division of this court pointed out in the much-cited opinion in Finnie v. Town of Tiburon (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1 [ 244 Cal.Rptr. 581 ], respondents “are not the only parties damaged when an appellant pursues a frivolous claim. | 3 | 7 |
In Re Marriage of Gong & Kwonggreen2 sentences2025Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal.’ (Finnie v. Town of Tiburon (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1, 17 .)” (Kleveland v. Siegel & Wolensky, LLP, supra, 215 Cal 2008Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal. [Citations.]” (Id. at p. 17; accord, In re Marriage of Gong & Kwong (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 510, 520 [ 77 Cal.Rpt | 1 | 2 |
Kleveland V.Siegel & Wolensky LLPgreen2 sentences2025Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal.’ (Finnie v. Town of Tiburon (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1, 17 .)” (Kleveland v. Siegel & Wolensky, LLP, supra, 215 Cal 2022(See Kleveland v. Siegel & Wolensky, LLP (2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 534, 559 [“‘Respondent[s] . . . are not the only parties damaged when an appellant pursues a frivolous claim. | 1 | 2 |
Huschke v. Slatergreen1 sentence2025Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal.’ (Finnie v. Town of Tiburon (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1, 17 .)” (Kleveland v. Siegel & Wolensky, LLP, supra, 215 Cal | 1 | 1 |
Foust v. San Jose Construction Co.green1 sentence2025Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal.’ (Finnie v. Town of Tiburon (1988) 199 Cal.App.3d 1, 17 .)” (Kleveland v. Siegel & Wolensky, LLP, supra, 215 Cal | 1 | 1 |
In Re Marriage of Flahertygreen1 sentence2022Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona 8 fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources’”]; In re Marriage of Flaherty, supra, 31 Cal.3d at 650 [“an appeal taken despite the fact that no reasonable attorney could have thought it meritorious ties up judicial resources and diverts attention from the already burdensome volume of work at the appellate courts”].) 2. | 1 | 1 |
Pierotti v. Toriangreen2 sentences2008Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal. [Citations.]” (Id. at p. 17; accord, In re Marriage of Gong & Kwong (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 510, 520 [ 77 Cal.Rpt 2008Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal. [Citations.]” (Id. at p. 17; accord, In re Marriage of Gong & Kwong (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 510, 520 [ 77 Cal.Rpt | 1 | 1 |
Pollock v. University of Southern Californiagreen2 sentences2008Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal. [Citations.]” (Id. at p. 17; accord, In re Marriage of Gong & Kwong (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 510, 520 [ 77 Cal.Rpt 2008Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources. [Citations.] Accordingly, an appropriate measure of sanctions should also compensate the government for its expense in processing, reviewing and deciding a frivolous appeal. [Citations.]” (Id. at p. 17; accord, In re Marriage of Gong & Kwong (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 510, 520 [ 77 Cal.Rpt | 1 | 1 |
Doran v. Dreyergreen2 sentences1990(Doran v. Dreyer (1956) 143 Cal.App.2d 289, 290 [ 299 P.2d 661 ].) Respondent is not the only party damaged when an appellant pursues a frivolous claim. 1990(Doran v. Dreyer (1956) 143 Cal.App.2d 289, 290 [ 299 P.2d 661 ].) Respondent is not the only party damaged when an appellant pursues a frivolous claim. | 1 | 1 |
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Young v. Rosenthal
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2 sentences1990The object of imposing a penalty for a frivolous appeal has two components: to discourage further frivolous appeals, and to compensate for the loss which results therefrom. ( Young v. Rosenthal, supra, 212 Cal. App.3d 96, 134 .) Consistent with this policy is the principle that a litigant has a right to act as his or her own attorney, but in so doing is restricted to the same rules of procedure as are required of those qualified to practice law, otherwise ignorance is unjustly rewarded. ( Doran v. Dreyer (1956) 143 Cal. App.2d 289, 290 [ 299 P.2d 661 ].) Respondent is not the only party damage 1990“Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources.” (Finnie v. Town of Tiburon, supra, 199 Cal.App.3d 1, 17; Bank of America v. Varakin, supra, 216 Cal.App.3d 1630, 1638-1639 ; Young v. Rosenthal, supra, 212 Cal.App.3d 96, 136 .) In recognition of the need to impose a penalty which will have the effect of discouraging delay and simila | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Bank of California v. Varakin
green
2 sentences1990"Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court's attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court's time and resources." ( Finnie v. Town of Tiburon, supra, 199 Cal. App.3d 1, 17 ; Bank of America v. Varakin, supra, 216 Cal. App.3d 1630, 1638-1639 ; Young v. Rosenthal, supra, 212 Cal. App.3d 96, 136 .) In recognition of the need to impose a penalty which will have the effect of discouraging delay and s 1990“Other appellate parties, many of whom wait years for a resolution of bona fide disputes, are prejudiced by the useless diversion of this court’s attention. [Citation.] In the same vein, the appellate system and the taxpayers of this state are damaged by what amounts to a waste of this court’s time and resources.” (Finnie v. Town of Tiburon, supra, 199 Cal.App.3d 1, 17; Bank of America v. Varakin, supra, 216 Cal.App.3d 1630, 1638-1639 ; Young v. Rosenthal, supra, 212 Cal.App.3d 96, 136 .) In recognition of the need to impose a penalty which will have the effect of discouraging delay and simila | 1 | 1990–1990 |