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motion for relief waiver in California

7 California opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2024 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Wharton v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1991 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–2019
2 sentences

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

2011Proc., § 631, subd. (e); Johnson-Stovall v. Superior Court (1993) 17 Cal.App.4th 808, 810 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.2d 494 ]; Gann v. Williams Brothers Realty, Inc. (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 1698, 1703-1704 [ 283 Cal.Rptr. 128 ].) In exercising such discretion, courts are mindful of the requirement “to resolve doubts in interpreting the waiver provisions of section 631 in favor of a litigant’s right to jury trial. [Citations.]” (Grafton Partners v. Superior Court, supra, at p. 956.) Accordingly, “[w]here the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party

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Johnson-Stovall v. SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE CTY.green
calctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

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Cowlin v. Pringlegreen
calctapp · 1941 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024(Cowlin v. Pringle (1941) 46 Cal.App.2d 472, 476 (Cowlin), citing Conneau v. Geis, supra, 73 Cal. at p. 177 ; accord, Cloud v. Market Street Ry.

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Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019(See Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 944, 958 [“because our state Constitution identifies the right to jury trial as ‘inviolate’ [citation], any ambiguity or doubt concerning the waiver provisions of section 631 must be ‘resolved in favor of according to a litigant a jury trial’”]; Tesoro, at p. 638 [same]; Rodriguez v. Superior Court (2009) 176 Cal.App.4th 1461, 1470 [courts “are to resolve doubts in interpreting the waiver provisions of such a statute [allowing a waiver] in favor of a party’s right to a jury trial”].) In a motion for relief from waiver of a jury trial, t

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Rodriguez v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019(See Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 944, 958 [“because our state Constitution identifies the right to jury trial as ‘inviolate’ [citation], any ambiguity or doubt concerning the waiver provisions of section 631 must be ‘resolved in favor of according to a litigant a jury trial’”]; Tesoro, at p. 638 [same]; Rodriguez v. Superior Court (2009) 176 Cal.App.4th 1461, 1470 [courts “are to resolve doubts in interpreting the waiver provisions of such a statute [allowing a waiver] in favor of a party’s right to a jury trial”].) In a motion for relief from waiver of a jury trial, t

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Gann v. Williams Brothers Realty, Inc.green
calctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Proc., § 631, subd. (e); Johnson-Stovall v. Superior Court (1993) 17 Cal.App.4th 808, 810 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.2d 494 ]; Gann v. Williams Brothers Realty, Inc. (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 1698, 1703-1704 [ 283 Cal.Rptr. 128 ].) In exercising such discretion, courts are mindful of the requirement “to resolve doubts in interpreting the waiver provisions of section 631 in favor of a litigant’s right to jury trial. [Citations.]” (Grafton Partners v. Superior Court, supra, at p. 956.) Accordingly, “[w]here the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party

2011Proc., § 631, subd. (e); Johnson-Stovall v. Superior Court (1993) 17 Cal.App.4th 808, 810 [ 21 Cal.Rptr.2d 494 ]; Gann v. Williams Brothers Realty, Inc. (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 1698, 1703-1704 [ 283 Cal.Rptr. 128 ].) In exercising such discretion, courts are mindful of the requirement “to resolve doubts in interpreting the waiver provisions of section 631 in favor of a litigant’s right to jury trial. [Citations.]” (Grafton Partners v. Superior Court, supra, at p. 956.) Accordingly, “[w]here the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Conneau v. Geis green
cal · 1887
1 sentence

2024(Cowlin v. Pringle (1941) 46 Cal.App.2d 472, 476 (Cowlin), citing Conneau v. Geis, supra, 73 Cal. at p. 177 ; accord, Cloud v. Market Street Ry.

12024–2024
Massie v. AAR Western Skyways, Inc. green
calctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

12019–2019
Tesoro Del Valle Master Homeowners Ass'n v. Griffin green
calctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

2019(Tesoro, supra, 200 Cal.App.4th at p. 638 ; see Johnson-Stovall, supra, 17 Cal.App.4th at p. 810 [“it is well established in cases involving failure to make a request or post fees that there must be prejudice to the party opposing jury trial”]; Wharton v. Superior Court (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 100, 104 [“Where the right to jury is threatened, the crucial focus is whether any prejudice will be suffered by any party or the court if a motion for relief from waiver is granted.”].) “‘The prejudice which must be shown from granting relief from the waiver is prejudice from the granting of relief and no

12019–2019
Winston v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1987
1 sentence

1992More significantly, neither real party nor the court established that any prejudice would result by allowing a jury.” (Id. atp. 104.) 6 In Winston v. Superior Court, supra, 196 Cal.App.3d 600 , the appellate court stated: “Counsel’s mistake as to the time for depositing jury fees resulted from the existence of two conflicting statutes.” (Id. at p. 602.) We note rule 1.12’s time for depositing jury fees differs from section 631’s time requirement. * See footnote 1, ante, page 405.

11992–1992
March v. Pettis green
calctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1981Respondent, citing March v. Pettis (1977) 66 Cal.App.3d 473 [ 136 Cal.Rptr. 3 ], argued , that “a change of mind” was not a sufficient ground for relieving appellant of her two previous jury waivers.

1981Respondent, citing March v. Pettis (1977) 66 Cal.App.3d 473 [ 136 Cal.Rptr. 3 ], argued , that “a change of mind” was not a sufficient ground for relieving appellant of her two previous jury waivers.

11981–1981
People v. Bailey green
cal · 1969
2 sentences

1971As we held in People v. Bailey, supra, 1 Cal.3d at p. 186 , “where it is established that a defendant’s abandonment of a request to appeal is based on a misapprehension as to the effect of filing an appeal, the waiver of the request is not knowingly and intelligently made, and relief under rule 31(a), absent an effective waiver or estoppel, should be available. ...” Petitioner did not lose his right to obtain relief by failing to file a notice of appeal or a motion for relief under rule 31(a) immediately after his discovery of counsel’s error.

1971As we held in People v. Bailey, supra, 1 Cal.3d at p. 186 , "where it is established that a defendant's abandonment of a request to appeal is based on a misapprehension as to the effect of filing an appeal, the waiver of the request is not knowingly and intelligently made, and relief under rule 31(a), absent an effective waiver or estoppel, should be available. . . ." Petitioner did not lose his right to obtain relief by failing to file a notice of appeal or a motion for relief under rule 31(a) immediately after his discovery of counsel's error.

11971–1971

Where else courts name it

IL 14 (2024–2026) FL 12 (1991–2023) CA 7 (1971–2024) MA 5 (1986–2025) TX 2 (2007–2007)

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