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res ipsa loquitur even though doctrine in California

6 California opinions name it 2 courts 1956–1970 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
Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co.green
cal · 1952 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1956–1970
2 sentences

1970(Ybarra v. Spangard, supra, 25 Cal.2d 486, 489 [ 154 P.2d 687 , 162 A.L.R. 1258 ]; Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., supra, 39 Cal.2d 436, 444 ; Rest.2d Torts, § 328 D(l) (b); Prosser on Torts (3d ed.) pp. 228-229.) While a plaintiff may properly rely on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he was not inactive at the time of the accident and participated in the events leading up to it, before he can do so the evidence must exclude his conduct as the responsible cause.

1966(Ybarra v. Spangard, supra, 25 Cal.2d 486, 489 ; Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., supra, 39 Cal.2d 436, 444 ; Rest.2d, Torts, § 328 D(1) (b); Prosser on Torts (3d ed.) pp. 228-229.) While a plaintiff may properly rely on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he was not inactive at the time of the accident and participated in the events leading up to it, before he can do so the evidence must exclude his conduct as the responsible cause.

13
Shahinian v. McCormickgreen
cal · 1963 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1970
2 sentences

1970(Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., supra, *670 at pp. 444-445; Shahinian v. McCormick, supra, 59 Cal.2d 554, 560 [ 30 Cal.Rptr. 521 , 381 P.2d 377 ]; Prosser on Torts, supra; . . .

1970(Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., supra, *670 at pp. 444-445; Shahinian v. McCormick, supra, 59 Cal.2d 554, 560 [ 30 Cal.Rptr. 521 , 381 P.2d 377 ]; Prosser on Torts, supra; . . .

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Ybarra v. Spangardgreen
cal · 1944 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1970
2 sentences

1970(Ybarra v. Spangard, supra, 25 Cal.2d 486, 489 [ 154 P.2d 687 , 162 A.L.R. 1258 ]; Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., supra, 39 Cal.2d 436, 444 ; Rest.2d Torts, § 328 D(l) (b); Prosser on Torts (3d ed.) pp. 228-229.) While a plaintiff may properly rely on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he was not inactive at the time of the accident and participated in the events leading up to it, before he can do so the evidence must exclude his conduct as the responsible cause.

1970(Ybarra v. Spangard, supra, 25 Cal.2d 486, 489 [ 154 P.2d 687 , 162 A.L.R. 1258 ]; Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., supra, 39 Cal.2d 436, 444 ; Rest.2d Torts, § 328 D(l) (b); Prosser on Torts (3d ed.) pp. 228-229.) While a plaintiff may properly rely on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he was not inactive at the time of the accident and participated in the events leading up to it, before he can do so the evidence must exclude his conduct as the responsible cause.

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Simmons v. Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd.green
cal · 1956 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
2 sentences

1957In Simmons v. Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd., 46 Cal.2d 190, 195 [ 293 P.2d 26 ], it is held that plaintiff may properly rely upon the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he has participated in the events leading to the accident if the evidence excludes his conduct as the reasonable cause.

1957In Simmons v. Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd., 46 Cal.2d 190, 195 [ 293 P.2d 26 ], it is held that plaintiff may properly rely upon the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he has participated in the events leading to the accident if the evidence excludes his conduct as the reasonable cause.

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
Rogers v. Los Angeles Transit Lines green
cal · 1955
2 sentences

1966The Supreme Court said, in Rogers v. Los Angeles Transit Lines, 45 Cal.2d 414 , at page 418 [ 289 P.2d 226 ] : “While it would appear that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is clearly applicable as between plaintiff and Feb and Transit Lines, plaintiff did not invoke the doctrine either in the trial court or on this appeal.

1966The Supreme Court said, in Rogers v. Los Angeles Transit Lines, 45 Cal.2d 414 , at page 418 [ 289 P.2d 226 ] : “While it would appear that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is clearly applicable as between plaintiff and Feb and Transit Lines, plaintiff did not invoke the doctrine either in the trial court or on this appeal.

11966–1966
Escola v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. green
cal · 1944
2 sentences

1957(Escola v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., 24 Cal.2d 453 [ 150 P.2d 436 ].) As to the third requirement, the rule is that a plaintiff may rely on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he has participated in the events leading to the accident if the evidence excludes his conduct as a responsible cause.

1957(Escola v. Coca Cola Bottling Co., 24 Cal.2d 453 [ 150 P.2d 436 ].) As to the third requirement, the rule is that a plaintiff may rely on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur even though he has participated in the events leading to the accident if the evidence excludes his conduct as a responsible cause.

11957–1957

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