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57 California opinions name it 3 courts 1914–2026 14 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 (40)

CaseFollowedCited
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–2023
2 sentences

2023(Ibid. [“While it is wholly within the court’s discretion, the Court of Appeal is not barred from conducting its own independent review of the record in any individual section 1172.6 appeal.”]) In his supplemental brief, Drawn asserts “that because there is no special verdict reflecting which theory the jury based its finding of guilt upon, and the jury was not instructed that it must unanimously agree regarding the theory of liability for murder, there is no way to ascertain whether the jury relied on the invalid theory of first degree murder.” He adds that “the standard for evaluating ‘alter

2021DeHuff contends that the standard for evaluating “alternative theory error” of this sort is that the error must be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt as articulated in Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 (Chapman).

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Handlery v. Franchise Tax Boardgreen
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–2018
2 sentences

2018It might be described as a sort of rule of necessity, having its origin in the accommodation of a state's constitutional right to tax income derived from within the state, to constitutional due process of law and interstate commerce provisions." ( Id . at p. 974, 103 Cal.Rptr. 465 .) It found no violation of equal protection, because "the formula-unitary business reporting method has but one purpose-determination of the income from interstate operations properly allocable to California.

1982It might be described as a sort of rule of necessity, having its origin in the accommodation of a state’s constitutional right to tax income derived from within the state, to constitutional due process of law and interstate commerce provisions.” (Handlery v. Francise Tax Board (1972) 26 Cal.App.3d 970, 974 [ 103 Cal.Rptr. 465 ], app. dism., 410 U.S. 921 [ 35 L.Ed.2d 582 , 93 S.Ct. 1373 ].) 3 California Administrative Code, title 18, section 25120, subdivision (b), provides in part: “The determination of whether the activities of the taxpayer constitute a single trade or business or more than o

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Ortega v. Kmart Corp.green
cal · 2001 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025(McCarty v. State of California Department. of Transportation (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 955, 977 ; Ortega v. Kmart Corp. (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1200, 1205 [the defendant’s breach of its duty to the plaintiff must be a substantial factor in bringing about the plaintiff’s injury]; see Sandoval, supra, 12 Cal.5th at p. 278 [“affirmative contribution is a different sort of inquiry than substantial factor causation”].)18 Therefore, and in contrast with an 18 Though issued before Hooker (but cited with approval in Hooker), Kinney illustrates the different showing when the injured party is an innocent bystan

2025(McCarty v. State of California Department. of Transportation (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 955, 977 ; Ortega v. Kmart Corp. (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1200, 1205 [the defendant’s breach of its duty to the plaintiff must be a substantial factor in bringing about the plaintiff’s injury]; see Sandoval, supra, 12 Cal.5th at p. 278 [“affirmative contribution is a different sort of inquiry than substantial factor causation”].) 18 Therefore, and in contrast with an 18 Though issued before Hooker (but cited with approval in Hooker), Kinney illustrates the different showing when the injured party is an innocent bysta

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Katsivalis v. Serrano Reconveyance Co.green
calctapp · 1977 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990(See Lass v. Eliassen (1928) 94 Cal.App. 175, 179 [ 270 P. 745 ] [equity will not intrude into matters covered by positive statute or aid in circumventing legislative pronouncements]; Katsivalis v. Serrano Reconveyance Co. (1977) 70 Cal.App.3d 200, 213 [ 138 Cal.Rptr. 620 ]; see also 7 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (8th ed. 1974) Equity, § 3, pp. 5230-5231.) The Supreme Court has held that the Legislature intended to separate support and visitation rights—that a custodial parent’s misconduct cannot estop that parent from asserting a child’s support rights.

1990(See Lass v. Eliassen (1928) 94 Cal.App. 175, 179 [ 270 P. 745 ] [equity will not intrude into matters covered by positive statute or aid in circumventing legislative pronouncements]; Katsivalis v. Serrano Reconveyance Co. (1977) 70 Cal.App.3d 200, 213 [ 138 Cal.Rptr. 620 ]; see also 7 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (8th ed. 1974) Equity, § 3, pp. 5230-5231.) The Supreme Court has held that the Legislature intended to separate support and visitation rights—that a custodial parent’s misconduct cannot estop that parent from asserting a child’s support rights.

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Lass v. Eliassengreen
calctapp · 1928 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990(See Lass v. Eliassen (1928) 94 Cal.App. 175, 179 [ 270 P. 745 ] [equity will not intrude into matters covered by positive statute or aid in circumventing legislative pronouncements]; Katsivalis v. Serrano Reconveyance Co. (1977) 70 Cal.App.3d 200, 213 [ 138 Cal.Rptr. 620 ]; see also 7 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (8th ed. 1974) Equity, § 3, pp. 5230-5231.) The Supreme Court has held that the Legislature intended to separate support and visitation rights—that a custodial parent’s misconduct cannot estop that parent from asserting a child’s support rights.

1990(See Lass v. Eliassen (1928) 94 Cal.App. 175, 179 [ 270 P. 745 ] [equity will not intrude into matters covered by positive statute or aid in circumventing legislative pronouncements]; Katsivalis v. Serrano Reconveyance Co. (1977) 70 Cal.App.3d 200, 213 [ 138 Cal.Rptr. 620 ]; see also 7 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (8th ed. 1974) Equity, § 3, pp. 5230-5231.) The Supreme Court has held that the Legislature intended to separate support and visitation rights—that a custodial parent’s misconduct cannot estop that parent from asserting a child’s support rights.

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Arizona v. Fulminantegreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–2026
2 sentences

1998Nevertheless, I part company with her when she states: "Omitting an element from the jury's consideration is not the sort of error that `def[ies] analysis by "harmless error" standards.' ( Sullivan v. Louisiana [(1993)] 508 U.S. 275, 281 [ 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 ], quoting Arizona v. Fulminante (1991) 499 U.S. 279, 309 [ 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 ].)" (Dis. opn. of Kennard, J., post, at p. 238, fn. 3 of 76 Cal.Rptr.2d, p. 928, fn. 3 of 957 P.2d.) Sullivan does indeed quote the indicated language from Fulminante .

1998Nevertheless, I part company with her when she states: "Omitting an element from the jury's consideration is not the sort of error that `def[ies] analysis by "harmless error" standards.' ( Sullivan v. Louisiana [(1993)] 508 U.S. 275, 281 [ 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 ], quoting Arizona v. Fulminante (1991) 499 U.S. 279, 309 [ 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 ].)" (Dis. opn. of Kennard, J., post, at p. 238, fn. 3 of 76 Cal.Rptr.2d, p. 928, fn. 3 of 957 P.2d.) Sullivan does indeed quote the indicated language from Fulminante .

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Moffat v. Moffatgreen
cal · 1980 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990(See Lass v. Eliassen (1928) 94 Cal. App. 175, 179 [ 270 P. 745 ] [equity will not intrude into matters covered by positive statute or aid in circumventing legislative pronouncements]; Katsivalis v. Serrano Reconveyance Co. (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 200, 213 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 620 ]; see also 7 Witkin, Summary of Cal. Law (8th ed. 1974) Equity, § 3, pp. 5230-5231.) The Supreme Court has held that the Legislature intended to separate support and visitation rights — that a custodial parent's misconduct cannot estop that parent from asserting a child's support rights. ( Moffat v. Moffat, supra, 27 Cal.

1990Code, § 4382, italics added.) In such cases, the child’s need for sustenance is “paramount.” (See Moffat v. Moffat, supra, 27 Cal.3d at p. 651 .) The Legislature’s clear statement of the law is unconditional, and cannot be interpreted to provide the sort of exception Solberg created.

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Johnson v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025His argument principally relies on linking the analysis under section 209 with the sort of analysis the United States Supreme Court found to be unconstitutionally vague in Johnson v. United States (2015) 576 U.S. 591 9 (Johnson).

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Montrose Chemical Corp. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023This sort of claim would have fallen within the scope of the nature and kind of risk covered by Dua’s policy.3 (See, e.g., Westoil, supra, 110 Cal.App.4th at p. 153 ; Montrose, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 298 [“the insurer may terminate its defense obligation by proving 3 And, such a claim would not implicate the animal liability exclusion because it does not arise out of Dua’s ownership, custody, control, or care of Taylor’s dogs.

2023This sort of claim would have fallen within the scope of the nature and kind of risk covered by Dua’s policy.3 (See, e.g., Westoil, supra, 110 Cal.App.4th at p. 153 ; Montrose, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 298 [“the insurer may terminate its defense obligation by proving 3 And, such a claim would not implicate the animal liability exclusion because it does not arise out of Dua’s ownership, custody, control, or care of Taylor’s dogs.

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People v. Sandovalred
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(See People v. Sandoval (2007) 41 Cal.4th 825, 840 [victim vulnerability is the sort of standard that requires an “imprecise quantitative or comparative evaluation of the facts” and suggesting such circumstances are based on a “somewhat vague or subjective standard”]; People v. Ross, supra, 86 Cal.App.5th at p. 1355.) To the extent the trial evidence touched on those factors, we cannot say it was overwhelming.

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Westoil Terminals Co. v. Industrial Indemnity Co.green
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023This sort of claim would have fallen within the scope of the nature and kind of risk covered by Dua’s policy.3 (See, e.g., Westoil, supra, 110 Cal.App.4th at p. 153 ; Montrose, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 298 [“the insurer may terminate its defense obligation by proving 3 And, such a claim would not implicate the animal liability exclusion because it does not arise out of Dua’s ownership, custody, control, or care of Taylor’s dogs.

2023This sort of claim would have fallen within the scope of the nature and kind of risk covered by Dua’s policy.3 (See, e.g., Westoil, supra, 110 Cal.App.4th at p. 153 ; Montrose, supra, 6 Cal.4th at p. 298 [“the insurer may terminate its defense obligation by proving 3 And, such a claim would not implicate the animal liability exclusion because it does not arise out of Dua’s ownership, custody, control, or care of Taylor’s dogs.

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Barth v. Barthgreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(See In re Marriage of Barth, supra, 210 Cal.App.4th at p. 377 [family court “had no choice but to impute income” to husband where he understated his income, included personal expenses as business expenses, and was found not credible on “any issue relating to his finances”].) But the amount the court imputed to Kevin as income was not based on the sort of factors that go into earning capacity—his age, education, skills, employment history or employment opportunities as delineated 26 above—but on his average monthly expenses, an approximation we consider arbitrary.

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Pinsker v. Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontistsgreen
cal · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(Pinsker v. Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (1974) 12 Cal.3d 541, 555 (Pinsker II).) Instead, private organizations should “retain the initial and primary responsibility for devising a method” to ensure adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.

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Hooker v. Department of Transportationgreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021(See Rest.3d Torts, supra, § 3, com. c, pp. 29–30; Hooker, supra, 27 Cal.4th at p. 212, fn. 3 [noting that a hirer may be liable based on failing to undertake a promised safety measure]; Ray, supra, 98 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1133–1134 22 SANDOVAL v. QUALCOMM INCORPORATED Opinion of the Court by Cuéllar, J. [finding triable issue on affirmative contribution where hirer retained exclusive authority over road barricades and failed to erect barricade around fallen debris that contractor was trying to clear when injury occurred].) Contrary to the Court of Appeal’s reasoning (Sandoval, supra, 28 Cal.App

2021(See Rest.3d Torts, supra, § 3, com. c, pp. 29–30; Hooker, supra, 27 Cal.4th at p. 212, fn. 3 [noting that a hirer may be liable based on failing to undertake a promised safety measure]; Ray, supra, 98 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1133–1134 22 SANDOVAL v. QUALCOMM INCORPORATED Opinion of the Court by Cuéllar, J. [finding triable issue on affirmative contribution where hirer retained exclusive authority over road barricades and failed to erect barricade around fallen debris that contractor was trying to clear when injury occurred].) Contrary to the Court of Appeal’s reasoning (Sandoval, supra, 28 Cal.App

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Regalado v. Callaghan CAgreen
calctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(See Rest.3d Torts, supra, § 3, com. c, pp. 29–30; Hooker, supra, 27 Cal.4th at p. 212, fn. 3 [noting that a hirer may be liable based on failing to undertake a promised safety measure]; Ray, supra, 98 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1133–1134 22 SANDOVAL v. QUALCOMM INCORPORATED Opinion of the Court by Cuéllar, J. [finding triable issue on affirmative contribution where hirer retained exclusive authority over road barricades and failed to erect barricade around fallen debris that contractor was trying to clear when injury occurred].) Contrary to the Court of Appeal’s reasoning (Sandoval, supra, 28 Cal.App

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Idaho v. Wrightgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Stromberg v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1931 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Travis v. County of Santa Cruzgreen
cal · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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People v. Jeffersgreen
calctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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People v. Beamesgreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Schultz v. County of Contra Costagreen
calctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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O'Connor v. Old Republic Surety Co.green
calctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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Rauer v. Hertweckgreen
cal · 1917 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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Sargent v. Shumakergreen
cal · 1924 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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People v. Roblesgreen
cal · 2000 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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People v. Stevensgreen
mich · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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Eastern Enterprises v. Apfelgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angelesgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Agins v. City of Tiburonred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Sullivan v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Harrisgreen
cal · 1994 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Wimsgreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Osbandgreen
cal · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Moralesgreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Hartzell v. Connellgreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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People v. Chearygreen
cal · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
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Batson v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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De Luz Homes, Inc. v. County of San Diegogreen
cal · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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ITT World Communications, Inc v. County of Santa Claragreen
calctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (40)

CaseCitedYears
McCarty v. Department of Transportation green
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2025(McCarty v. State of California Department. of Transportation (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 955, 977 ; Ortega v. Kmart Corp. (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1200, 1205 [the defendant’s breach of its duty to the plaintiff must be a substantial factor in bringing about the plaintiff’s injury]; see Sandoval, supra, 12 Cal.5th at p. 278 [“affirmative contribution is a different sort of inquiry than substantial factor causation”].)18 Therefore, and in contrast with an 18 Though issued before Hooker (but cited with approval in Hooker), Kinney illustrates the different showing when the injured party is an innocent bystan

2025(McCarty v. State of California Department. of Transportation (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 955, 977 ; Ortega v. Kmart Corp. (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1200, 1205 [the defendant’s breach of its duty to the plaintiff must be a substantial factor in bringing about the plaintiff’s injury]; see Sandoval, supra, 12 Cal.5th at p. 278 [“affirmative contribution is a different sort of inquiry than substantial factor causation”].) 18 Therefore, and in contrast with an 18 Though issued before Hooker (but cited with approval in Hooker), Kinney illustrates the different showing when the injured party is an innocent bysta

22025–2025
Kinney v. CSB Construction, Inc. green
calctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2025The plaintiff in Kinney sued the general contractor after he was injured by a fall from scaffolding while employed by the independent contractor. ( Kinney, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at pp. 29–30.) On appeal of summary judgment in favor of the general contractor, the court of appeal found there was sufficient evidence to raise a triable issue of fact about whether the general contractor retained a sufficient degree of control because: (1) the general contractor had a site superintendent who had the right to take whatever appropriate measures to eliminate or abate any safety hazards, whether created

2025The plaintiff in Kinney sued the general contractor after he was injured by a fall from scaffolding while employed by the independent contractor. ( Kinney, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at pp. 29–30.) On appeal of summary judgment in favor of the general contractor, the court of appeal found there was sufficient evidence to raise a triable issue of fact about whether the general contractor retained a sufficient degree of control because: (1) the general contractor had a site superintendent who had the right to take whatever appropriate measures to eliminate or abate any safety hazards, whether created

22025–2025
People v. Cruz green
calctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2017In Cruz , supra , 2 Cal.App.5th 1178 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 835 , the defendant was charged with three counts of committing a lewd act against a child under age 14. ( Id. at pp. 1180-1181, 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 835 .) The trial judge instructed the jury with the CALJIC-modeled sex crimes propensity instruction that is in all material respects identical to the domestic violence propensity instruction in this case. ( Id. at pp. 1183-1184, 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 835 [reciting the instruction given].) Unlike the jury instruction given by the trial judge in Villatoro (but like the instruction here), the instruction

2017In Cruz , supra , 2 Cal.App.5th 1178 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 835 , the defendant was charged with three counts of committing a lewd act against a child under age 14. ( Id. at pp. 1180-1181, 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 835 .) The trial judge instructed the jury with the CALJIC-modeled sex crimes propensity instruction that is in all material respects identical to the domestic violence propensity instruction in this case. ( Id. at pp. 1183-1184, 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 835 [reciting the instruction given].) Unlike the jury instruction given by the trial judge in Villatoro (but like the instruction here), the instruction

22017–2017
People v. Seaton green
cal · 2001
2 sentences

2003(See People v. Seaton, supra, 26 Cal.4th 598, 636 , 110 Cal.Rptr.2d 441 , 28 P.3d 175 .

2003(See People v. Seaton, supra, 26 Cal.4th 598, 636 .) Because defendant never objected to the voir dire procedure in the trial court, his claim on appeal should be held forfeited.

22003–2003
People v. Ledesma green
calctapp5d · 2017
2 sentences

2025However, this exact argument was rejected in Ledesma, supra, 14 Cal.App.5th 830 , which we find convincing.

2025However, this exact argument was rejected in Ledesma, supra, 14 Cal.App.5th 830 , which we find convincing.

12025–2025
People v. Athar green
cal · 2005
1 sentence

2022For example, Athar signals general agreement with a Court of Appeal opinion it describes as holding that the money laundering enhancement statute “requires the enhancement because it does not specifically prohibit it.” (Athar, supra, 36 Cal.4th at p. 401 .) But in the end, neither the substantive analysis in Athar nor our prior decision in Hernandez supports this sort of rule. 15 PEOPLE v. LOPEZ Opinion of the Court by Kruger, J.

12022–2022
State v. J.L.G. green
nj · 2018
1 sentence

2021(See, e.g., State v. JLG (N.J. 2018) 190 A.3d 442 , 456–458; Zajac et al., Misconceptions About Childhood Sexual Abuse and Child Witnesses: Implications for Psychological Experts in the Courtroom (2013), 21 Memory 1, 2.) Dr. Urquiza repeatedly and expressly rejected the idea that CSAAS could or should be used to diagnose or determine whether any particular child was in fact abused.

12021–2021
People v. Lewis green
cal · 2021
1 sentence

2021(See Lewis, supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 971 , citing Drayton, supra, 47 Cal.App.5th at p. 978.) The trial court conducted the sort of analysis that is left to the evidentiary hearing held pursuant to section 1170.95, subdivision (d) after an order to show cause has been issued.

12021–2021
Ray v. Silverado Constructors green
calctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2021(See Rest.3d Torts, supra, § 3, com. c, pp. 29–30; Hooker, supra, 27 Cal.4th at p. 212, fn. 3 [noting that a hirer may be liable based on failing to undertake a promised safety measure]; Ray, supra, 98 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1133–1134 22 SANDOVAL v. QUALCOMM INCORPORATED Opinion of the Court by Cuéllar, J. [finding triable issue on affirmative contribution where hirer retained exclusive authority over road barricades and failed to erect barricade around fallen debris that contractor was trying to clear when injury occurred].) Contrary to the Court of Appeal’s reasoning (Sandoval, supra, 28 Cal.App

12021–2021
Sandoval v. Qualcomm Inc. green
calctapp5d · 2018
1 sentence

2021(See Rest.3d Torts, supra, § 3, com. c, pp. 29–30; Hooker, supra, 27 Cal.4th at p. 212, fn. 3 [noting that a hirer may be liable based on failing to undertake a promised safety measure]; Ray, supra, 98 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1133–1134 22 SANDOVAL v. QUALCOMM INCORPORATED Opinion of the Court by Cuéllar, J. [finding triable issue on affirmative contribution where hirer retained exclusive authority over road barricades and failed to erect barricade around fallen debris that contractor was trying to clear when injury occurred].) Contrary to the Court of Appeal’s reasoning (Sandoval, supra, 28 Cal.App

12021–2021
People v. McKinnon green
cal · 2011
2 sentences

2019(See People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 637-643, 130 Cal.Rptr.3d 590 , 259 P.3d 1186 .) In this case, he continues, the trial court itself identified jurors about which it was concerned rather than leaving that task to the parties.

2019(See People v. McKinnon (2011) 52 Cal.4th 610 , 637-643, 130 Cal.Rptr.3d 590 , 259 P.3d 1186 .) In this case, he continues, the trial court itself identified jurors about which it was concerned rather than leaving that task to the parties.

12019–2019
In Re Lucero L. green
cal · 2000
2 sentences

2018It instead outlined a nonexhaustive list of factors for a court to consider when deciding whether "the child declarant was particularly *726 likely to be telling the truth when the statement was made"-that is, whether the child's statements bore indicia of reliability comparable to statements falling under recognized exceptions to the hearsay rule. ( Idaho v. Wright , supra , 497 U.S. at p. 822 , 110 S.Ct. 3139 ; id. at p. 827, 110 S.Ct. 3139 .) And likewise in Lucero L. , this court engaged in the same sort of analysis to uphold the juvenile court's jurisdictional finding in what it acknowled

2018It instead outlined a nonexhaustive list of factors for a court to consider when deciding whether "the child declarant was particularly *726 likely to be telling the truth when the statement was made"-that is, whether the child's statements bore indicia of reliability comparable to statements falling under recognized exceptions to the hearsay rule. ( Idaho v. Wright , supra , 497 U.S. at p. 822 , 110 S.Ct. 3139 ; id. at p. 827, 110 S.Ct. 3139 .) And likewise in Lucero L. , this court engaged in the same sort of analysis to uphold the juvenile court's jurisdictional finding in what it acknowled

12018–2018
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Edgar L. green
calctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2018(See Idaho v. Wright , at p. 820, 110 S.Ct. 3139 .) But ultimately the question is simply whether the " 'time, content and circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indicia of reliability' " to support the juvenile court's jurisdictional finding, considering the important interests at stake. ( Lucero L. , supra , 22 Cal.4th at p. 1248 , 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 56 , 998 P.2d 1019 (plur. opn. of Mosk, J.), quoting Cindy L. , supra , 17 Cal.4th at p. 29 , 69 Cal.Rptr.2d 803 , 947 P.2d 1340 .) This reliability requirement is not designed to be "especially formidable," or to be "so stringent" that "

2018(See Idaho v. Wright , at p. 820, 110 S.Ct. 3139 .) But ultimately the question is simply whether the " 'time, content and circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indicia of reliability' " to support the juvenile court's jurisdictional finding, considering the important interests at stake. ( Lucero L. , supra , 22 Cal.4th at p. 1248 , 96 Cal.Rptr.2d 56 , 998 P.2d 1019 (plur. opn. of Mosk, J.), quoting Cindy L. , supra , 17 Cal.4th at p. 29 , 69 Cal.Rptr.2d 803 , 947 P.2d 1340 .) This reliability requirement is not designed to be "especially formidable," or to be "so stringent" that "

12018–2018
Drope v. Missouri green
scotus · 1975
12018–2018
People v. Lightsey green
cal · 2012
2 sentences

2018Feasibility in this context means the availability of sufficient evidence to reliably determine the defendant's mental competence when tried earlier." ( Id. at p. 520, 120 Cal.Rptr.3d 431 , 246 P.3d 322 .) In Lightsey , we again declined to answer the question whether a retrospective competency hearing is ever an available remedy for Pate error, deeming the question "complex and subject to debate." ( Lightsey , supra , 54 Cal.4th at p. 704 , 143 Cal.Rptr.3d 589 , 279 P.3d 1072 .) We instead concluded that such a hearing might be an appropriate remedy for a different sort of error-namely, a tri

2018Feasibility in this context means the availability of sufficient evidence to reliably determine the defendant's mental competence when tried earlier." ( Id. at p. 520, 120 Cal.Rptr.3d 431 , 246 P.3d 322 .) In Lightsey , we again declined to answer the question whether a retrospective competency hearing is ever an available remedy for Pate error, deeming the question "complex and subject to debate." ( Lightsey , supra , 54 Cal.4th at p. 704 , 143 Cal.Rptr.3d 589 , 279 P.3d 1072 .) We instead concluded that such a hearing might be an appropriate remedy for a different sort of error-namely, a tri

12018–2018
People v. Ary green
cal · 2011
2 sentences

2018Feasibility in this context means the availability of sufficient evidence to reliably determine the defendant's mental competence when tried earlier." ( Id. at p. 520, 120 Cal.Rptr.3d 431 , 246 P.3d 322 .) In Lightsey , we again declined to answer the question whether a retrospective competency hearing is ever an available remedy for Pate error, deeming the question "complex and subject to debate." ( Lightsey , supra , 54 Cal.4th at p. 704 , 143 Cal.Rptr.3d 589 , 279 P.3d 1072 .) We instead concluded that such a hearing might be an appropriate remedy for a different sort of error-namely, a tri

2018Feasibility in this context means the availability of sufficient evidence to reliably determine the defendant's mental competence when tried earlier." ( Id. at p. 520, 120 Cal.Rptr.3d 431 , 246 P.3d 322 .) In Lightsey , we again declined to answer the question whether a retrospective competency hearing is ever an available remedy for Pate error, deeming the question "complex and subject to debate." ( Lightsey , supra , 54 Cal.4th at p. 704 , 143 Cal.Rptr.3d 589 , 279 P.3d 1072 .) We instead concluded that such a hearing might be an appropriate remedy for a different sort of error-namely, a tri

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Harley-Davidson, Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board green
calctapp · 2015
12018–2018
Hedgpeth v. Pulido green
scotus · 2008
12017–2017
Jaimez v. Daiohs USA, Inc. green
calctapp · 2010
12015–2015
People v. Breverman green
cal · 1998
12014–2014
People v. Watson green
cal · 1956
12014–2014
People v. Smith green
calctapp · 2005
12010–2010
cluster 756563 green
ca9 · 1998
12009–2009
People v. Ramos green
cal · 1984
12009–2009
People v. Hart green
cal · 1999
12009–2009
People v. Hines green
cal · 1997
12009–2009
People v. Carpenter red
cal · 1997
12009–2009
People v. Marks green
cal · 2003
12007–2007
PLCM Group, Inc. v. Drexler green
cal · 2000
12006–2006
Salyer Land Co. v. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District green
scotus · 1973
12003–2003
Ball v. James green
scotus · 1981
12003–2003
B & E Convalescent Center v. State Compensation Insurance Fund green
calctapp · 1992
12001–2001
Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Co. green
cal · 1980
12001–2001
People v. Neer green
calctapp · 1986
12000–2000
United States v. Barbara E. Stefonek, Cross-Appellee green
ca7 · 1999
12000–2000
People v. Thomas green
calctapp · 1970
11992–1992
Yates v. Evatt green
scotus · 1991
11991–1991
Jolly v. Eli Lilly & Co. green
cal · 1988
11990–1990
People v. Purvis green
cal · 1963
11988–1988
People v. Hall green
cal · 1983
11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1101 (5) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 352 (5) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (5) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 115 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 487 (3) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 10851 (3)

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CA 57 (1914–2026) TX 36 (1981–2026) LA 28 (1964–2023) IL 24 (1935–2025) PA 17 (1955–2025) IN 17 (1862–2018) MI 17 (1970–2026) OR 14 (1918–2021) GA 12 (1972–2025) NY 11 (1903–2010) MA 10 (1832–2010) UT 10 (1945–2026) MS 10 (1907–2018) AL 10 (1927–2026) MN 9 (1925–2016) MO 8 (1915–2018) AR 8 (1921–2024) AZ 8 (1948–2010) CO 7 (1927–2024) KY 7 (1927–2025) NC 7 (2018–2026) MD 7 (1977–2025) WA 6 (1989–2019) WI 6 (1990–2005) OH 6 (1993–2012) MT 6 (1887–2012) VT 6 (1965–2025) WY 5 (1906–2017) KS 5 (1921–2024) AK 5 (1976–2025) NJ 5 (1991–2020) DC 5 (1975–2015) NE 4 (1923–2025) IA 3 (1985–2024) FL 3 (1987–1993) WV 3 (1982–2002) TN 3 (2008–2017) VA 3 (1987–2019) SC 2 (2021–2021) SD 2 (1929–1979) RI 2 (1991–2024) OK 2 (1995–1995) DE 2 (2004–2004)

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