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Fifield rule in California

6 California opinions name it 3 courts 1975–2017 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Adams v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.green
calctapp · 1975 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 1978–2017
2 sentences

2017In affirming the judgment after the defendant's demurrer was sustained, the Court of Appeal determined stare decisis required adherence to the rule in Fifield Manor v. Finston (1960) 54 Cal.2d 632 , 7 Cal.Rptr. 377 , 354 P.2d 1073 ( Fifield ). 9 ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 .) Adams described the " Fifield rule" as "an expression of a general doctrine prevailing in American courts which bars recovery for negligent interference with profitable economic relations." ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 , fn. omitted.) Accordingly, the Adams cour

2017In affirming the judgment after the defendant's demurrer was sustained, the Court of Appeal determined stare decisis required adherence to the rule in Fifield Manor v. Finston (1960) 54 Cal.2d 632 , 7 Cal.Rptr. 377 , 354 P.2d 1073 ( Fifield ). 9 ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 .) Adams described the " Fifield rule" as "an expression of a general doctrine prevailing in American courts which bars recovery for negligent interference with profitable economic relations." ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 , fn. omitted.) Accordingly, the Adams cour

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Costello v. Wells Fargo Bankgreen
calctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975The Ohio court stated: “It is our opinion that the courts generally have reached a wise result in limiting claims for damages in this class of cases to who [57c] may have sustained personal injuries or physical property damage and in refusing to open their doors in such cases to claims of loss of wages and other economic loss based on contract.” (Stevenson v. East Ohio Gas Co., 47 Ohio L.Abs. 586 [ 73 N.E.2d 200 , 204], quoted in Fifield Manor v. Finston, supra, 54 Cal.2d at p. 636 .) The Fifield rule was reiterated in Costello v. Wells Fargo Bank (1968) 258 Cal.App.2d 90, 94-96 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.

1975The Ohio court stated: “It is our opinion that the courts generally have reached a wise result in limiting claims for damages in this class of cases to who [57c] may have sustained personal injuries or physical property damage and in refusing to open their doors in such cases to claims of loss of wages and other economic loss based on contract.” (Stevenson v. East Ohio Gas Co., 47 Ohio L.Abs. 586 [ 73 N.E.2d 200 , 204], quoted in Fifield Manor v. Finston, supra, 54 Cal.2d at p. 636 .) The Fifield rule was reiterated in Costello v. Wells Fargo Bank (1968) 258 Cal.App.2d 90, 94-96 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.

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Stromer v. City of Yuba Citygreen
calctapp · 1964 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975The Ohio court stated: “It is our opinion that the courts generally have reached a wise result in limiting claims for damages in this class of cases to who [57c] may have sustained personal injuries or physical property damage and in refusing to open their doors in such cases to claims of loss of wages and other economic loss based on contract.” (Stevenson v. East Ohio Gas Co., 47 Ohio L.Abs. 586 [ 73 N.E.2d 200 , 204], quoted in Fifield Manor v. Finston, supra, 54 Cal.2d at p. 636 .) The Fifield rule was reiterated in Costello v. Wells Fargo Bank (1968) 258 Cal.App.2d 90, 94-96 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.

1975The Ohio court stated: “It is our opinion that the courts generally have reached a wise result in limiting claims for damages in this class of cases to who [57c] may have sustained personal injuries or physical property damage and in refusing to open their doors in such cases to claims of loss of wages and other economic loss based on contract.” (Stevenson v. East Ohio Gas Co., 47 Ohio L.Abs. 586 [ 73 N.E.2d 200 , 204], quoted in Fifield Manor v. Finston, supra, 54 Cal.2d at p. 636 .) The Fifield rule was reiterated in Costello v. Wells Fargo Bank (1968) 258 Cal.App.2d 90, 94-96 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.

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Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1962 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975As an intermediate appellate court, we must decide the liability issue in conformity with the state Supreme Court's last utterance in point. ( Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Court (1962) 57 Cal.2d 450, 455 [ 25 Cal. Rptr. 321 , 369 P.2d 937 ]; 6 Witkin, Cal. Procedure (2d ed. 1971) Appeal, §§ 656, 664.) Plaintiffs argue that Fifield and its companion decisions are not in point.

1975As an intermediate appellate court, we must decide the liability issue in conformity with the state Supreme Court's last utterance in point. ( Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Court (1962) 57 Cal.2d 450, 455 [ 25 Cal. Rptr. 321 , 369 P.2d 937 ]; 6 Witkin, Cal. Procedure (2d ed. 1971) Appeal, §§ 656, 664.) Plaintiffs argue that Fifield and its companion decisions are not in point.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Fifield Manor v. Finston green
cal · 1960
2 sentences

2017In affirming the judgment after the defendant's demurrer was sustained, the Court of Appeal determined stare decisis required adherence to the rule in Fifield Manor v. Finston (1960) 54 Cal.2d 632 , 7 Cal.Rptr. 377 , 354 P.2d 1073 ( Fifield ). 9 ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 .) Adams described the " Fifield rule" as "an expression of a general doctrine prevailing in American courts which bars recovery for negligent interference with profitable economic relations." ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 , fn. omitted.) Accordingly, the Adams cour

2017In affirming the judgment after the defendant's demurrer was sustained, the Court of Appeal determined stare decisis required adherence to the rule in Fifield Manor v. Finston (1960) 54 Cal.2d 632 , 7 Cal.Rptr. 377 , 354 P.2d 1073 ( Fifield ). 9 ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 .) Adams described the " Fifield rule" as "an expression of a general doctrine prevailing in American courts which bars recovery for negligent interference with profitable economic relations." ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 , fn. omitted.) Accordingly, the Adams cour

51975–2017
J'Aire Corp. v. Gregory green
cal · 1979
2 sentences

2017In affirming the judgment after the defendant's demurrer was sustained, the Court of Appeal determined stare decisis required adherence to the rule in Fifield Manor v. Finston (1960) 54 Cal.2d 632 , 7 Cal.Rptr. 377 , 354 P.2d 1073 ( Fifield ). 9 ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 .) Adams described the " Fifield rule" as "an expression of a general doctrine prevailing in American courts which bars recovery for negligent interference with profitable economic relations." ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 , fn. omitted.) Accordingly, the Adams cour

2017In affirming the judgment after the defendant's demurrer was sustained, the Court of Appeal determined stare decisis required adherence to the rule in Fifield Manor v. Finston (1960) 54 Cal.2d 632 , 7 Cal.Rptr. 377 , 354 P.2d 1073 ( Fifield ). 9 ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 .) Adams described the " Fifield rule" as "an expression of a general doctrine prevailing in American courts which bars recovery for negligent interference with profitable economic relations." ( Adams, supra, 50 Cal.App.3d at p. 40 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 216 , fn. omitted.) Accordingly, the Adams cour

12017–2017
Dillon v. Legg green
cal · 1968
2 sentences

1975The first finds expression in Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ], and Rowland v. Christian (1968) 69 Cal.2d 108 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 97 , 443 P.2d 561 , 32 A.L.R.3d 496 ].

1975The first finds expression in Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ], and Rowland v. Christian (1968) 69 Cal.2d 108 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 97 , 443 P.2d 561 , 32 A.L.R.3d 496 ].

11975–1975
Stevinson v. East Ohio Gas Co. neutral
ohioctapp · 1946
2 sentences

1975The Ohio court stated: “It is our opinion that the courts generally have reached a wise result in limiting claims for damages in this class of cases to who [57c] may have sustained personal injuries or physical property damage and in refusing to open their doors in such cases to claims of loss of wages and other economic loss based on contract.” (Stevenson v. East Ohio Gas Co., 47 Ohio L.Abs. 586 [ 73 N.E.2d 200 , 204], quoted in Fifield Manor v. Finston, supra, 54 Cal.2d at p. 636 .) The Fifield rule was reiterated in Costello v. Wells Fargo Bank (1968) 258 Cal.App.2d 90, 94-96 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.

1975The Ohio court stated: “It is our opinion that the courts generally have reached a wise result in limiting claims for damages in this class of cases to who [57c] may have sustained personal injuries or physical property damage and in refusing to open their doors in such cases to claims of loss of wages and other economic loss based on contract.” (Stevenson v. East Ohio Gas Co., 47 Ohio L.Abs. 586 [ 73 N.E.2d 200 , 204], quoted in Fifield Manor v. Finston, supra, 54 Cal.2d at p. 636 .) The Fifield rule was reiterated in Costello v. Wells Fargo Bank (1968) 258 Cal.App.2d 90, 94-96 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.

11975–1975
Rowland v. Christian red
cal · 1968
2 sentences

1975The first finds expression in Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ], and Rowland v. Christian (1968) 69 Cal.2d 108 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 97 , 443 P.2d 561 , 32 A.L.R.3d 496 ].

1975The first finds expression in Dillon v. Legg (1968) 68 Cal.2d 728 [ 69 Cal.Rptr. 72 , 441 P.2d 912 , 29 A.L.R.3d 1316 ], and Rowland v. Christian (1968) 69 Cal.2d 108 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 97 , 443 P.2d 561 , 32 A.L.R.3d 496 ].

11975–1975
Brick v. Keim green
calctapp · 1962
2 sentences

1975As an intermediate appellate court, we must decide the liability issue in conformity with the state Supreme Court's last utterance in point. ( Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Court (1962) 57 Cal.2d 450, 455 [ 25 Cal. Rptr. 321 , 369 P.2d 937 ]; 6 Witkin, Cal. Procedure (2d ed. 1971) Appeal, §§ 656, 664.) Plaintiffs argue that Fifield and its companion decisions are not in point.

1975As an intermediate appellate court, we must decide the liability issue in conformity with the state Supreme Court's last utterance in point. ( Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Court (1962) 57 Cal.2d 450, 455 [ 25 Cal. Rptr. 321 , 369 P.2d 937 ]; 6 Witkin, Cal. Procedure (2d ed. 1971) Appeal, §§ 656, 664.) Plaintiffs argue that Fifield and its companion decisions are not in point.

11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Civil Code § 1714 (4)

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.

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