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importance rule in California

54 California opinions name it 3 courts 1860–2025 8 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 (36)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Rosenkrantzgreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2008(Cal.Code Regs., tit. 15, § 2402, subd. (c).) They also list nine factors tending to show suitability for parole: (1) the absence of a juvenile record; (2) a history of reasonably stable social relationships; (3) tangible signs of remorse; (4) the commission of the crime resulted from significant stress, especially if the stress had built over a long period of time; (5) battered woman syndrome; (6) lack of a history of violent crime; (7) increased age, which reduces the probability of recidivism; (8) marketable skills and a reasonable plan for the future; and (9) responsible institutional beha

2008(Cal.Code Regs., tit. 15, § 2402, subd. (c).) They also list nine factors tending to show suitability for parole: (1) the absence of a juvenile record; (2) a history of reasonably stable social relationships; (3) tangible signs of remorse; (4) the commission of the crime resulted from significant stress, especially if the stress had built over a long period of time; (5) battered woman syndrome; (6) lack of a history of violent crime; (7) increased age, which reduces the probability of recidivism; (8) marketable skills and a reasonable plan for the future; and (9) responsible institutional beha

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Orange County Social Services Agency v. Roger S.green
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993(In re Roger S., supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at p. 30.) In discussing the focus of the determinations as being in the best interests of the child the court emphasized the importance of the standard stating that “the juvenile court has a special responsibility to the child as parens patriae and must look at the totality of the child’s circumstances." (Id. at pp. 30-31.) The court further distinguished between the juvenile court’s role in determining the best interests of the child and the family law court’s role in determining the best interests of the child as between two parents under Civil Code sec

1993In In re Roger S. (1992) 4 Cal. App.4th 25 [ 5 Cal. Rptr.2d 208 ], the court recently held that section 362.4 authorizes the juvenile court when terminating jurisdiction to make custody and visitation orders that will be transferred to a family court file and remain in effect until changed by the superior court. ( In re Roger S., supra, 4 Cal. App.4th at p. 30 .) In discussing the focus of the determinations as being in the best interests of the child the court emphasized the importance of the standard stating that "the juvenile court has a special responsibility to the child as parens patriae

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In Re Duppergreen
calctapp · 1976 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1987
2 sentences

1987(See In re Dupper (1976) 57 Cal.App.3d 118 , 123 . . . .) Ordinarily, absent strong policy considerations, ‘[a] litigant who has stipulated to a procedure in excess of jurisdiction may be estopped to question it when “[t]o hold otherwise would permit the parties to trifle with the courts.” [Citation.]’ (Id. at p. 123.)” (People v. Cree (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d 1013, 1016 [ 177 Cal.Rptr. 54 ], italics added.) In our view, strong policy considerations support requiring the sentencing court to obtain express agreement by the prosecutor as well as the defendant and defense counsel to an agreement reg

1981(See In re Dupper (1976) 57 Cal.App.3d 118, 123 [ 128 Cal.Rptr. 898 ].) Ordinarily, absent strong policy considerations, “[a] litigant who has stipulated to a procedure in excess of jurisdiction may be estopped to question it when ‘To hold otherwise would permit the parties to trifle with the courts.’ [Citation.]” (Id., at p. 123.) Here, although the bargain was struck more than a year after the Supreme Court decided People v. Harvey, supra, 25 Cal.3d 754 [Harvey I], neither the terms of the written guilty plea form nor the transcript of the proceedings make reference to that holding.

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Richard Boyde v. Jill Brown, Warden of California State Prison at San Quentingreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See People v. Marks, supra, 31 Cal.4th at p. 220 ; Boyde v. Brown (9th Cir. 2005) 404 F.3d 1159, 1166 [rejecting claim that inmate’s paranoid delusions rendered him incompetent when the delusions did not limit his ability to interact with counsel or understand the proceedings].) If anything, his attempt to come up with a more plausible and legally sound defense of the murder and an explanation for his subsequent behavior demonstrates an understanding of the nature of the criminal proceedings and of the importance of a defense, as well as [REDACTED].

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DiCampli-Mintz v. County of Santa Claragreen
cal · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(DiCampli-Mintz v. County of Santa Clara (2012) 55 Cal.4th 983, 991 (DiCampli-Mintz).) The DiCampli-Mintz court especially focused on the importance of where a claim must be submitted under the statutory scheme: “Section 915(a)(1) reflects the Legislature’s intent to precisely identify those who may receive claims on behalf of a local public entity.

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Clover Valley Foundation v. City of Rocklingreen
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022(See Clover Valley Foundation v. City of Rocklin (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th 200, 239 [finding that “any inconsistency that exists here is not fundamental” where deviation from mandatory 50-foot buffers from creeks required by general plan would “likely conflict[]” with other general plan policies].) For these reasons, I respectfully dissent and would affirm the trial court’s resolution of the SLVSP issues presented by this case. 5 _________________________ Van Aken, J.* Friends of South Livermore v. City of Livermore (A162471) * Judge of the San Francisco Superior Court, assigned by the Chief Just

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People v. Dillongreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018In support of this discussion, we cited a federal decision stressing "the importance of a rule" that "encourage[s] early police intervention where a suspect is clearly bent on the commission of crime " ( U.S. v. Stallworth (2d Cir. 1976) 543 F.2d 1038 , 1041, italics added), and "that enables society to punish malefactors who have unequivocally set out upon a criminal course without requiring law enforcement officers to delay until innocent bystanders are imperiled" ( id. at p. 1040, italics added). ( *672 Dillon , at p. 453, 194 Cal.Rptr. 390 , 668 P.2d 697 .) In light of these considerations

2018In support of this discussion, we cited a federal decision stressing "the importance of a rule" that "encourage[s] early police intervention where a suspect is clearly bent on the commission of crime " ( U.S. v. Stallworth (2d Cir. 1976) 543 F.2d 1038 , 1041, italics added), and "that enables society to punish malefactors who have unequivocally set out upon a criminal course without requiring law enforcement officers to delay until innocent bystanders are imperiled" ( id. at p. 1040, italics added). ( *672 Dillon , at p. 453, 194 Cal.Rptr. 390 , 668 P.2d 697 .) In light of these considerations

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In Re Burdangreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010(In re Burdan (2008) 169 Cal.App.4th 18, 28 [ 86 Cal.Rptr.3d 549 ].) The importance of these factors is for the Board panel to decide (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 15, § 2402, subds. (c), (d)), and judicial review of such decision is strictly limited.

2010(In re Burdan (2008) 169 Cal.App.4th 18, 28 [ 86 Cal.Rptr.3d 549 ].) The importance of these factors is for the Board panel to decide (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 15, § 2402, subds. (c), (d)), and judicial review of such decision is strictly limited.

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Delaney v. Superior Courtgreen
· 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Code, § 1070, italics added.) The Supreme Court itself has stressed the significance of this threshold factor: “We emphasize ... the importance of this requirement. . . . [T]he shield law provides no protection for information obtained by a journalist not directly engaged in ‘gathering, receiving or processing’ news.” (Delaney v. Superior Court, supra, 50 Cal.3d at p. 798, fn. 8 .) Delaney pointed out, for example, that off-duty reporters who witnessed a crime while going home from work could not claim the benefit of the shield law because they were not involved in newsgathering activities.

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People v. Ramkeesoongreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997We have observed that, if given no opportunity to convict of the lesser offense, the jury wrongly may convict the defendant of the greater offense, even though it believes an element of that offense is missing, rather than acquit the defendant entirely. ( People v. Webster (1991) 54 Cal.3d 411, 444, fn. 17 [ 285 Cal. Rptr. 31 , 814 P.2d 1273 ]; People v. Ramkeesoon (1985) 39 Cal.3d 346, 352 [ 216 Cal. Rptr. 455 , 702 P.2d 613 ]; People v. Wickersham, supra, 32 Cal.3d 307, 324-325 .) (42c) It appears that, in deciding to instruct as to second degree murder, the trial court properly heeded that

1997We have observed that, if given no opportunity to convict of the lesser offense, the jury wrongly may convict the defendant of the greater offense, even though it believes an element of that offense is missing, rather than acquit the defendant entirely. ( People v. Webster (1991) 54 Cal.3d 411, 444, fn. 17 [ 285 Cal. Rptr. 31 , 814 P.2d 1273 ]; People v. Ramkeesoon (1985) 39 Cal.3d 346, 352 [ 216 Cal. Rptr. 455 , 702 P.2d 613 ]; People v. Wickersham, supra, 32 Cal.3d 307, 324-325 .) (42c) It appears that, in deciding to instruct as to second degree murder, the trial court properly heeded that

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People v. Webstergreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997We have observed that, if given no opportunity to convict of the lesser offense, the jury wrongly may convict the defendant of the greater offense, even though it believes an element of that offense is missing, rather than acquit the defendant entirely. ( People v. Webster (1991) 54 Cal.3d 411, 444, fn. 17 [ 285 Cal. Rptr. 31 , 814 P.2d 1273 ]; People v. Ramkeesoon (1985) 39 Cal.3d 346, 352 [ 216 Cal. Rptr. 455 , 702 P.2d 613 ]; People v. Wickersham, supra, 32 Cal.3d 307, 324-325 .) (42c) It appears that, in deciding to instruct as to second degree murder, the trial court properly heeded that

1997We have observed that, if given no opportunity to convict of the lesser offense, the jury wrongly may convict the defendant of the greater offense, even though it believes an element of that offense is missing, rather than acquit the defendant entirely. ( People v. Webster (1991) 54 Cal.3d 411, 444, fn. 17 [ 285 Cal. Rptr. 31 , 814 P.2d 1273 ]; People v. Ramkeesoon (1985) 39 Cal.3d 346, 352 [ 216 Cal. Rptr. 455 , 702 P.2d 613 ]; People v. Wickersham, supra, 32 Cal.3d 307, 324-325 .) (42c) It appears that, in deciding to instruct as to second degree murder, the trial court properly heeded that

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Miramar Hotel Corp. v. Frank B. Hall & Co.green
calctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Moradi-Shalal v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Companiesgreen
cal · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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S. G. Borello & Sons, Inc. v. Department of Industrial Relationsgreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Boyde v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Ribas v. Clarkgreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Lockett v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Kimmel v. Golandgreen
cal · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Silberg v. Andersongreen
cal · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Holland v. Thachergreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Barnes v. State Board of Equalizationgreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
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People v. Creegreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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People v. Garnergreen
cal · 1961 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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People v. Geegreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Carroll v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1925 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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National Labor Relations Board v. Acme Industrial Co.green
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Garner v. Teamsters, Chauffeurs & Helpers Local Union No. 776green
scotus · 1954 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmongreen
scotus · 1959 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. San Diego County District Council of Carpentersgreen
cal · 1976 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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McHugh v. County of Santa Cruzgreen
calctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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People v. Wheelergreen
cal · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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Walker v. County of Los Angelesgreen
cal · 1961 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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Manjares v. Newtongreen
cal · 1966 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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Barker v. Lull Engineering Co.green
cal · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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City & County of San Francisco v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1951 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1963–1963
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Dunford v. General Water Heater Corp.green
calctapp · 1957 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (44)

CaseCitedYears
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. v. Hoeper green
scotus · 2014
2 sentences

2022No. 107- 296, 1st Sess., p. 53 (2001).) As the Air Wisconsin court stated, “The ATSA shifted from airlines to the TSA the responsibility ‘for assessing and investigating possible threats to airline security.’ ” (Air Wisconsin, supra, 571 U.S. at p. 248 .) Under section 44941, airline employees are relieved of the responsibility of confirming whether an actual threat exists in order to “encourage air carriers and their employees, often in fast-moving situations and with little time to fine-tune their diction, to provide the TSA immediately with information about potential threats.” (Air Wiscons

2022No. 107- 296, 1st Sess., p. 53 (2001).) As the Air Wisconsin court stated, “The ATSA shifted from airlines to the TSA the responsibility ‘for assessing and investigating possible threats to airline security.’ ” (Air Wisconsin, supra, 571 U.S. at p. 248 .) Under section 44941, airline employees are relieved of the responsibility of confirming whether an actual threat exists in order to “encourage air carriers and their employees, often in fast-moving situations and with little time to fine-tune their diction, to provide the TSA immediately with information about potential threats.” (Air Wiscons

22022–2022
Nazir v. United Airlines, Inc. green
calctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2013(Nazir v. United Airlines, Inc. (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 243 , 289–290 [reminding and encouraging the trial court to use its inherent power to exercise control over all proceedings connected with the litigation before it].) We see no evidence the jury got the impression that the trial court minimized the importance of defense counsel’s argument.

2013(Nazir v. United Airlines, Inc. (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 243 , 289–290 [reminding and encouraging the trial court to use its inherent power to exercise control over all proceedings connected with the litigation before it].) We see no evidence the jury got the impression that the trial court minimized the importance of defense counsel’s argument.

22013–2013
People v. Marks green
cal · 2003
1 sentence

2025(See People v. Marks, supra, 31 Cal.4th at p. 220 ; Boyde v. Brown (9th Cir. 2005) 404 F.3d 1159, 1166 [rejecting claim that inmate’s paranoid delusions rendered him incompetent when the delusions did not limit his ability to interact with counsel or understand the proceedings].) If anything, his attempt to come up with a more plausible and legally sound defense of the murder and an explanation for his subsequent behavior demonstrates an understanding of the nature of the criminal proceedings and of the importance of a defense, as well as [REDACTED].

12025–2025
In Re Abraham Sokol, Debtor. The State of New York, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Appellee v. Abraham Sokol, Defendant-Appellee-Cross-Appellant green
ca2 · 1997
2 sentences

2023(In re Sokol, supra, 113 F.3d at p. 307 .) “Factors to be considered include, inter alia: 1) the nature of the forum and the importance of the claim in the prior litigation; 2) the incentive to litigate and the actual extent of litigation in the prior forum; and 3) the foreseeability of future litigation (because of its impact on the incentive to litigate in the first proceeding). [Citation.]” (Ibid.) Regarding the first factor, the court concluded that “[t]he nature and importance of the issues at trial and in bankruptcy court are . . . dissimilar.” (In re Sokol , supra, 113 F.3d at p. 307 .)

2023(In re Sokol, supra, 113 F.3d at p. 307 .) “Factors to be considered include, inter alia: 1) the nature of the forum and the importance of the claim in the prior litigation; 2) the incentive to litigate and the actual extent of litigation in the prior forum; and 3) the foreseeability of future litigation (because of its impact on the incentive to litigate in the first proceeding). [Citation.]” (Ibid.) Regarding the first factor, the court concluded that “[t]he nature and importance of the issues at trial and in bankruptcy court are . . . dissimilar.” (In re Sokol , supra, 113 F.3d at p. 307 .)

12023–2023
Cummins, Inc. v. Superior Court green
cal · 2005
1 sentence

2022To decide if the Legislature wanted to create an exception to the hearsay rule in this case, we would normally begin by examining the words of the statute as the “ ‘the most reliable indications of the Legislature’s intent.’ ” (Kim v. Reins International California, Inc. (2020) 9 Cal.5th 73 , 83, quoting Cummins, Inc. v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 478, 487 .) We would construe those words in context, resolving uncertainties or ambiguities by reference to extrinsic aids such as legislative history and taking into consideration the Legislature’s purposes in enacting the legislation.

12022–2022
F.T. v. L.J. green
calctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2022(F.T. v. L.J. (2011) 194 Cal.App.4th 1, 28 .) To overcome the presumption, a court must make two specific findings.

12022–2022
United States v. Clarence Stallworth and Johnny Sellers green
ca2 · 1976
1 sentence

2018In support of this discussion, we cited a federal decision stressing "the importance of a rule" that "encourage[s] early police intervention where a suspect is clearly bent on the commission of crime " ( U.S. v. Stallworth (2d Cir. 1976) 543 F.2d 1038 , 1041, italics added), and "that enables society to punish malefactors who have unequivocally set out upon a criminal course without requiring law enforcement officers to delay until innocent bystanders are imperiled" ( id. at p. 1040, italics added). ( *672 Dillon , at p. 453, 194 Cal.Rptr. 390 , 668 P.2d 697 .) In light of these considerations

12018–2018
Barsamyan v. Appellate Division of Superior Court green
cal · 2008
2 sentences

2018The issue presented to the Supreme Court was whether counsel necessarily consented to a continuance of the remaining matter, with a new 10-day grace period to run following the date to which the trial in the remaining matter was continued. ( Id. at p. 966, 81 Cal.Rptr.3d 265 , 189 P.3d 271 .) In holding that "counsel necessarily consents to postponement [and therefore a new grace period] when he or she is not unconditionally ready for immediate trial due to conflicting commitments to other clients," the court addressed the importance of defense counsel's readiness for trial: "At the outset, we

2018The issue presented to the Supreme Court was whether counsel necessarily consented to a continuance of the remaining matter, with a new 10-day grace period to run following the date to which the trial in the remaining matter was continued. ( Id. at p. 966, 81 Cal.Rptr.3d 265 , 189 P.3d 271 .) In holding that "counsel necessarily consents to postponement [and therefore a new grace period] when he or she is not unconditionally ready for immediate trial due to conflicting commitments to other clients," the court addressed the importance of defense counsel's readiness for trial: "At the outset, we

12018–2018
Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court green
cal · 2005
2 sentences

2017Pointing to “firmly rooted” constitutional history, Grafton concluded that, “ ‘unless the Legislature prescribes a jury waiver method, we cannot enforce it.’ ” ( Grafton, supra, 36 Cal.4th at pp. 953, 956.) Other portions of the Grafton court’s analysis underscore the importance of the rule that the Legislature retains sole authority to determine permissible methods of jury waiver.

2017The court rejected a claim that it was “anomalous” to prohibit a “knowing, voluntary, written” predispute waiver of the right to jury trial, given that section 631 permits parties to forfeit the right through their own negligence, such as by failing to file a timely demand for jury trial (§ 631, subd. (f)(4)), or by failing to deposit required fees in a timely manner (§631, subd. (f)(5), (6)). ( Grafton, supra, 36 Cal.4th at pp. 963-964.) This result is not anomalous, the court pointed out, because the forfeiture provisions at issue “were created by the Legislature.

12017–2017
Action Apartment Ass'n v. City of Santa Monica green
cal · 2007
1 sentence

2008(Action Apartment, supra, 41 Cal.4th at pp. 1247-1248; see also Rubin, supra, 4 Cal.4th at pp. 1202-1203.) That legislative intent does not exist here.

12008–2008
De Silva v. Pitts green
ca10 · 2007
1 sentence

2007In this way, the Convention gives children the possibility of interpreting their own interests.” (Pérez-Vera, Explanatory Rep., ¶ 30, p. 433, italics added.) “In applying the ‘age and maturity’ exception, a court must not focus solely on the general goal of the Convention—to protect children from the harmful effects of wrongful removal—but must also carefully determine that the particular child ‘ “has obtained an age and degree of maturity at which it is appropriate to take account of its views.” ’ ” (de Silva v. Pitts (10th Cir. 2007) 481 F.3d 1279, 1286 .) The couple’s older child is 13 year

12007–2007
cluster 797333 green
uscfc · 2006
1 sentence

2007But in those cases in which the plaintiff claims adjusters did produce their employers' product, that fact should have been dispositive in application of the dichotomy as long as the employer's product was not itself an administrative service. [10] Because plaintiffs are not primarily engaged in work that falls on the administrative side of the dichotomy, it is unnecessary for us to analyze the other elements of the administrative exemption, including the substantial importance requirement and the requirement that the employee exercise discretion and independent judgment. [11] For similar reas

12007–2007
Paul F. Jancsek, III v. Oregon Board of Parole green
ca9 · 1987
1 sentence

2005Although the eyewitness testimony can have no bearing on our assessment of the propriety of the Governor’s decision, and does not, the belated emergence of this evidence demonstrates not just the erroneousness of the Governor’s assumptions regarding the nature of Scott’s offense, but the importance of the requirement that evidence underlying the parole authority’s decision “ ‘have some indicia of reliability.’ ” (Biggs v. Terhune, supra, 334 F.3d at p. 915 , quoting Jancsek v. Oregon Bd. of Parole, supra, 833 F.2d at p. 1390 .) A parole hearing does not ordinarily provide a prisoner a very goo

12005–2005
Jeffrey J. Biggs v. Cal A. Terhune, Director of Wbs/jfm CDC California Board of Prison Terms Board of Prison Terms green
ca9 · 2003
1 sentence

2005Although the eyewitness testimony can have no bearing on our assessment of the propriety of the Governor’s decision, and does not, the belated emergence of this evidence demonstrates not just the erroneousness of the Governor’s assumptions regarding the nature of Scott’s offense, but the importance of the requirement that evidence underlying the parole authority’s decision “ ‘have some indicia of reliability.’ ” (Biggs v. Terhune, supra, 334 F.3d at p. 915 , quoting Jancsek v. Oregon Bd. of Parole, supra, 833 F.2d at p. 1390 .) A parole hearing does not ordinarily provide a prisoner a very goo

12005–2005
People v. Beagle green
cal · 1972
1 sentence

2002(Id. at pp. 122-123.) As the People concede, the trial court abused its discretion under Beagle, supra, 6 Cal.3d 441, by ruling defendant’s prior murder and rape convictions could be admitted to impeach him should he choose to testify.

12002–2002
In Re Richard S. green
cal · 1991
1 sentence

2001However, when we consider the actions of the Legislature in implementing the constitutional right to an interpreter after adoption of that right in 1974, the judicial articulation of the scope of the constitutional right in the decade before promulgation of rule 984.2, and the Supreme Court’s treatment of analogous procedural failings in In re Richard S., supra, 54 Cal.3d 857 , we must conclude that the procedural requirements of rule 984.2 are not an integral part of the constitutional right established in article I, section 14.

12001–2001
People v. Wickersham green
cal · 1982
1 sentence

1997We have observed that, if given no opportunity to convict of the lesser offense, the jury wrongly may convict the defendant of the greater offense, even though it believes an element of that offense is missing, rather than acquit the defendant entirely. ( People v. Webster (1991) 54 Cal.3d 411, 444, fn. 17 [ 285 Cal. Rptr. 31 , 814 P.2d 1273 ]; People v. Ramkeesoon (1985) 39 Cal.3d 346, 352 [ 216 Cal. Rptr. 455 , 702 P.2d 613 ]; People v. Wickersham, supra, 32 Cal.3d 307, 324-325 .) (42c) It appears that, in deciding to instruct as to second degree murder, the trial court properly heeded that

11997–1997
People v. Bunyard green
cal · 1988
2 sentences

1997Moreover, it appears that defense counsel's objection was motivated by a deliberate decision to "`utilize an all-or-nothing tactical strategy,'" in the hope that the jury might decide against guilt if it had any doubts regarding whether a particular murder was the result of impulse or instead of deliberation or premeditation. ( People v. Cooper, supra, 53 Cal.3d 771, 827 ; People v. Bunyard, supra, 45 Cal.3d 1189, 1234-1236 .) (44) In discussing the importance of instruction as to lesser included offenses, we previously have admonished that the jury should not be confronted with an "all or not

1997(People v. Cooper, supra, 53 Cal.3d 771, 827 ; People v. Bunyard, supra, 45 Cal.3d 1189, 1234-1236 .) In discussing the importance of instruction as to lesser included offenses, we previously have admonished that the jury should not be confronted with an “all or nothing” choice when it may believe that the accused is guilty only of a lesser included offense.

11997–1997
People v. Cooper green
cal · 1991
2 sentences

1997Moreover, it appears that defense counsel's objection was motivated by a deliberate decision to "`utilize an all-or-nothing tactical strategy,'" in the hope that the jury might decide against guilt if it had any doubts regarding whether a particular murder was the result of impulse or instead of deliberation or premeditation. ( People v. Cooper, supra, 53 Cal.3d 771, 827 ; People v. Bunyard, supra, 45 Cal.3d 1189, 1234-1236 .) (44) In discussing the importance of instruction as to lesser included offenses, we previously have admonished that the jury should not be confronted with an "all or not

1997(People v. Cooper, supra, 53 Cal.3d 771, 827 ; People v. Bunyard, supra, 45 Cal.3d 1189, 1234-1236 .) In discussing the importance of instruction as to lesser included offenses, we previously have admonished that the jury should not be confronted with an “all or nothing” choice when it may believe that the accused is guilty only of a lesser included offense.

11997–1997
People v. Easley green
cal · 1983
11991–1991
People v. Gonzalez red
cal · 1990
11991–1991
People v. West Publishing Co. green
cal · 1950
11988–1988
Moran v. Burbine green
scotus · 1986
11986–1986
People v. Murtishaw green
cal · 1981
11985–1985
People v. Bower green
cal · 1979
11984–1984
Wimberly v. Superior Court green
cal · 1976
11984–1984
Los Angeles County Democratic Central Committee v. County of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 1976
11982–1982
People v. Harvey green
cal · 1979
11981–1981
Hrnjak v. Graymar, Inc. green
cal · 1971
11980–1980
Police Commissioner v. City of Boston green
mass · 1921
11958–1958
People v. Fleming green
cal · 1913
11957–1957
People v. Zemavasky green
cal · 1942
11957–1957
White v. Mullins neutral
idaho · 1892
11925–1925
Blattner v. Wadleigh neutral
kan · 1892
11925–1925
Malter v. Falcon Mining Co. neutral
nev · 1883
11925–1925
Gordon v. Deal green
or · 1892
11925–1925
Esrey v. Southern Pacific Co. green
cal · 1894
11913–1913
Ullrich v. Santa Rosa Nat. Bank neutral
cal · 1894
11913–1913
Bennichsen v. Market-Street Ry. Co. green
cal · 1906
11913–1913
Poullain v. Poullain green
· 1886
11904–1904

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (5) CA § Cal. Civil Code § 47 (3) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1200 (3) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 352 (3) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 452 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 12022.5 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 3041 (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

PA 62 (1939–2025) CA 54 (1860–2025) IL 50 (1941–2026) CT 46 (1922–2024) NY 39 (1870–2022) NJ 27 (1931–2022) MI 22 (1894–2018) TN 18 (1954–2022) TX 18 (1913–2024) MA 16 (1892–2024) IN 16 (1881–2024) MD 16 (1936–2019) FL 15 (1929–2026) ME 14 (1927–2015) OR 14 (1912–2026) MO 13 (1893–2022) OH 12 (1911–2025) WA 12 (1971–2025) AL 12 (1866–2014) WV 12 (1903–2022) KS 9 (1975–2022) WI 9 (1896–2026) IA 9 (1958–2025) AR 8 (1939–2023) CO 8 (1908–2013) NC 7 (1945–2026) DE 7 (1991–2017) ID 6 (1978–2025) VT 6 (1983–2016) DC 6 (1982–2012) UT 6 (1932–2021) AK 6 (1978–2023) GA 6 (1965–2020) SD 6 (1917–2020) KY 5 (1932–2015) ND 5 (1992–2009) OK 5 (1915–2026) VA 5 (1925–2017) RI 5 (1990–2010) MS 4 (1994–2017) AZ 4 (1980–2024) MN 4 (1991–2019) NM 4 (1990–2014) LA 3 (1930–2022) WY 3 (1956–2017) MT 2 (1895–2007) NE 2 (1985–2023) NV 2 (1957–2016) SC 2 (1908–1986)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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