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estoppel to contest jurisdiction doctrine in California

8 California opinions name it 2 courts 2008–2022 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Torjesen v. Mansdorfgreen
calctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021(See Kristine H. v. Lisa R. (2005) 37 Cal.4th 156, 166 [“Given that the court had subject matter jurisdiction to determine the parentage of the unborn child, and that [the plaintiff] invoked that jurisdiction, stipulated to the issuance of a judgment, and enjoyed the benefits of that judgment for nearly two years, it would be unfair both to [the defendant] and the child to permit [the plaintiff] to challenge the validity of that judgment.”]; Torjesen, supra, 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 116 [a court order in excess of jurisdiction “was not subject to collateral attack two years after it was entered”];

2021(See Kristine H. v. Lisa R. (2005) 37 Cal.4th 156, 166 [“Given that the court had subject matter jurisdiction to determine the parentage of the unborn child, and that [the plaintiff] invoked that jurisdiction, stipulated to the issuance of a judgment, and enjoyed the benefits of that judgment for nearly two years, it would be unfair both to [the defendant] and the child to permit [the plaintiff] to challenge the validity of that judgment.”]; Torjesen, supra, 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 116 [a court order in excess of jurisdiction “was not subject to collateral attack two years after it was entered”];

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Garibotti v. Hinklegreen
calctapp · 2015 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Holyoke Homes, LP v. California Coastal Com. (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 830, 842 ; see Garibotti v. Hinkle (2015) 243 Cal.App.4th 470, 481 [“‘The doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction . . . “provides that when a court has subject matter jurisdiction over an action, ‘a party who seeks or consents to action beyond the court’s power as defined by statute or decisional rule may be estopped to complain of the ensuing action in excess of jurisdiction.’”’”].) Michael and Joseph agreed to include the five UCNP entities in the buyout proceeding and did not question the validity of the court’s altern

2021Holyoke Homes, LP v. California Coastal Com. (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 830, 842 ; see Garibotti v. Hinkle (2015) 243 Cal.App.4th 470, 481 [“‘The doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction . . . “provides that when a court has subject matter jurisdiction over an action, ‘a party who seeks or consents to action beyond the court’s power as defined by statute or decisional rule may be estopped to complain of the ensuing action in excess of jurisdiction.’”’”].) Michael and Joseph agreed to include the five UCNP entities in the buyout proceeding and did not question the validity of the court’s altern

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Kristine H. v. Lisa R.green
cal · 2005 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021(See Kristine H. v. Lisa R. (2005) 37 Cal.4th 156, 166 [“Given that the court had subject matter jurisdiction to determine the parentage of the unborn child, and that [the plaintiff] invoked that jurisdiction, stipulated to the issuance of a judgment, and enjoyed the benefits of that judgment for nearly two years, it would be unfair both to [the defendant] and the child to permit [the plaintiff] to challenge the validity of that judgment.”]; Torjesen, supra, 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 116 [a court order in excess of jurisdiction “was not subject to collateral attack two years after it was entered”];

2021(See Kristine H. v. Lisa R. (2005) 37 Cal.4th 156, 166 [“Given that the court had subject matter jurisdiction to determine the parentage of the unborn child, and that [the plaintiff] invoked that jurisdiction, stipulated to the issuance of a judgment, and enjoyed the benefits of that judgment for nearly two years, it would be unfair both to [the defendant] and the child to permit [the plaintiff] to challenge the validity of that judgment.”]; Torjesen, supra, 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 116 [a court order in excess of jurisdiction “was not subject to collateral attack two years after it was entered”];

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Mt. Holyoke Homes v. California Costal Commissiongreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021Holyoke Homes, LP v. California Coastal Com. (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 830, 842 ; see Garibotti v. Hinkle (2015) 243 Cal.App.4th 470, 481 [“‘The doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction . . . “provides that when a court has subject matter jurisdiction over an action, ‘a party who seeks or consents to action beyond the court’s power as defined by statute or decisional rule may be estopped to complain of the ensuing action in excess of jurisdiction.’”’”].) Michael and Joseph agreed to include the five UCNP entities in the buyout proceeding and did not question the validity of the court’s altern

2021Holyoke Homes, LP v. California Coastal Com. (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 830, 842 ; see Garibotti v. Hinkle (2015) 243 Cal.App.4th 470, 481 [“‘The doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction . . . “provides that when a court has subject matter jurisdiction over an action, ‘a party who seeks or consents to action beyond the court’s power as defined by statute or decisional rule may be estopped to complain of the ensuing action in excess of jurisdiction.’”’”].) Michael and Joseph agreed to include the five UCNP entities in the buyout proceeding and did not question the validity of the court’s altern

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In re Griffingreen
cal · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(In re Griffin (1967) 67 Cal.2d 343, 348 (Griffin).) In Griffin, for example, we held that the habeas corpus petitioner was estopped from challenging an order revoking probation.

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People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co.green
cal · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015“Essentially, jurisdictional errors are of two types. ‘Lack of jurisdiction in its most fundamental or strict sense means an entire absence of power to hear or determine the case, an absence of authority over the subject matter or the parties.’ [Citation.] When a court lacks jurisdiction in a fundamental sense, an ensuing judgment is void, and ‘thus vulnerable to direct or collateral attack at any time.’ ” (People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 653, 660 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 76 , 93 P.3d 1020 ] (American Contractors); see People v. Brewer (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 122, 136 [ 1

2015“Essentially, jurisdictional errors are of two types. ‘Lack of jurisdiction in its most fundamental or strict sense means an entire absence of power to hear or determine the case, an absence of authority over the subject matter or the parties.’ [Citation.] When a court lacks jurisdiction in a fundamental sense, an ensuing judgment is void, and ‘thus vulnerable to direct or collateral attack at any time.’ ” (People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 653, 660 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 76 , 93 P.3d 1020 ] (American Contractors); see People v. Brewer (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 122, 136 [ 1

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Paniagua v. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITYgreen
calctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015“Essentially, jurisdictional errors are of two types. ‘Lack of jurisdiction in its most fundamental or strict sense means an entire absence of power to hear or determine the case, an absence of authority over the subject matter or the parties.’ [Citation.] When a court lacks jurisdiction in a fundamental sense, an ensuing judgment is void, and ‘thus vulnerable to direct or collateral attack at any time.’ ” (People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 653, 660 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 76 , 93 P.3d 1020 ] (American Contractors); see People v. Brewer (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 122, 136 [ 1

2015“Essentially, jurisdictional errors are of two types. ‘Lack of jurisdiction in its most fundamental or strict sense means an entire absence of power to hear or determine the case, an absence of authority over the subject matter or the parties.’ [Citation.] When a court lacks jurisdiction in a fundamental sense, an ensuing judgment is void, and ‘thus vulnerable to direct or collateral attack at any time.’ ” (People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 653, 660 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 76 , 93 P.3d 1020 ] (American Contractors); see People v. Brewer (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 122, 136 [ 1

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HAGAN ENGINEERING, INC. v. Millsgreen
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Hahn v. Diaz-Barba (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 1177, 1188 [ 125 Cal.Rptr.3d 242 ]; Hagan Engineering, Inc. v. Mills (2003) 115 Cal.App.4th 1004, 1008 [ 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 723 ].) (11) Whether the doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction applies therefore turns on the nature of the jurisdictional error involved.

2015(Hahn v. Diaz-Barba (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 1177, 1188 [ 125 Cal.Rptr.3d 242 ]; Hagan Engineering, Inc. v. Mills (2003) 115 Cal.App.4th 1004, 1008 [ 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 723 ].) (11) Whether the doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction applies therefore turns on the nature of the jurisdictional error involved.

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Hahn v. Diaz-Barbagreen
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Hahn v. Diaz-Barba (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 1177, 1188 [ 125 Cal.Rptr.3d 242 ]; Hagan Engineering, Inc. v. Mills (2003) 115 Cal.App.4th 1004, 1008 [ 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 723 ].) (11) Whether the doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction applies therefore turns on the nature of the jurisdictional error involved.

2015(Hahn v. Diaz-Barba (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 1177, 1188 [ 125 Cal.Rptr.3d 242 ]; Hagan Engineering, Inc. v. Mills (2003) 115 Cal.App.4th 1004, 1008 [ 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 723 ].) (11) Whether the doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction applies therefore turns on the nature of the jurisdictional error involved.

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People v. Brewergreen
calctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015“Essentially, jurisdictional errors are of two types. ‘Lack of jurisdiction in its most fundamental or strict sense means an entire absence of power to hear or determine the case, an absence of authority over the subject matter or the parties.’ [Citation.] When a court lacks jurisdiction in a fundamental sense, an ensuing judgment is void, and ‘thus vulnerable to direct or collateral attack at any time.’ ” (People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 653, 660 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 76 , 93 P.3d 1020 ] (American Contractors); see People v. Brewer (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 122, 136 [ 1

2015“Essentially, jurisdictional errors are of two types. ‘Lack of jurisdiction in its most fundamental or strict sense means an entire absence of power to hear or determine the case, an absence of authority over the subject matter or the parties.’ [Citation.] When a court lacks jurisdiction in a fundamental sense, an ensuing judgment is void, and ‘thus vulnerable to direct or collateral attack at any time.’ ” (People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 653, 660 [ 16 Cal.Rptr.3d 76 , 93 P.3d 1020 ] (American Contractors); see People v. Brewer (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 122, 136 [ 1

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Simmons v. Ghaderigreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“A valid claim for equitable estoppel requires: (a) a representation or concealment of material facts; (b) made with knowledge, actual or virtual, of the facts; (c) to a party ignorant, actually and permissibly, of the truth; (d) with the intention, actual or virtual, that the ignorant party act on it; and (e) that party was induced to act on it.” (Simmons v. Ghaderi (2008) 44 Cal.4th 570, 584 [ 80 Cal.Rptr.3d 83 , 187 P.3d 934 ].) The doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction, however, “provides that when a court has subject matter jurisdiction over an action, ‘a party who seeks or consent

2008“A valid claim for equitable estoppel requires: (a) a representation or concealment of material facts; (b) made with knowledge, actual or virtual, of the facts; (c) to a party ignorant, actually and permissibly, of the truth; (d) with the intention, actual or virtual, that the ignorant party act on it; and (e) that party was induced to act on it.” (Simmons v. Ghaderi (2008) 44 Cal.4th 570, 584 [ 80 Cal.Rptr.3d 83 , 187 P.3d 934 ].) The doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction, however, “provides that when a court has subject matter jurisdiction over an action, ‘a party who seeks or consent

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Ford green
cal · 2015
2 sentences

2015(Ibid.) The court reasoned: “Like a request for a continuance of a revocation hearing, an application for a stay of execution of a jail term pending appeal contemplates that the proceedings related to that term will resume at a later time.” (Ibid.) In People v. Ford (2015) 61 Cal.4th 282 [ 187 Cal.Rptr.3d 919 , 349 P.3d 98 ] (Ford), the Supreme Court revisited the doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction.

2015(Ibid.) The court reasoned: “Like a request for a continuance of a revocation hearing, an application for a stay of execution of a jail term pending appeal contemplates that the proceedings related to that term will resume at a later time.” (Ibid.) In People v. Ford (2015) 61 Cal.4th 282 [ 187 Cal.Rptr.3d 919 , 349 P.3d 98 ] (Ford), the Supreme Court revisited the doctrine of estoppel to contest jurisdiction.

22015–2015
In Re Bakke green
cal · 1986
1 sentence

2015(Bakke, supra, 42 Cal.3d at p. 89 .) Whether the party should be estopped depends on a weighing of equities in the particular case, the effect of estoppel on the functioning of the courts, and considerations of public policy.

12015–2015

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