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6 California opinions name it 1 courts 1973–2011 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Carmichael v. Southern Coal & Coke Co.green
scotus · 1937 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–2011
2 sentences

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

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Fox Bakersfield Theatre Corp. v. City of Bakersfieldgreen
cal · 1950 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1973–1984
2 sentences

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

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Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnsongreen
calctapp · 1936 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1973–1984
2 sentences

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

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Estate of Mearsgreen
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982Dist. v. State Bd. of Equalization, supra, 22 Cal.3d 208, 234 ; Estate of Mears (1979) 90 Cal.App.3d 885, 889 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 566 ].) ‘“Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of the equality of taxation....

1982Dist. v. State Bd. of Equalization, supra, 22 Cal.3d 208, 234 ; Estate of Mears (1979) 90 Cal.App.3d 885, 889 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 566 ].) ‘“Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of the equality of taxation....

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Stevens v. Watsongreen
calctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

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City of San Jose v. Donohuegreen
calctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

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County of Los Angeles v. Patrickgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

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Swoap v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

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People v. Keith Railway Equipment Co.green
calctapp · 1945 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984Exact equality is not possible under any system of taxation.” (People v. Keith Railway Equipment Co. (1945) 70 Cal.App.2d 339, 350-351 [ 161 P.2d 244 ]; see also Crocker-Anglo Nat.

1984Exact equality is not possible under any system of taxation.” (People v. Keith Railway Equipment Co. (1945) 70 Cal.App.2d 339, 350-351 [ 161 P.2d 244 ]; see also Crocker-Anglo Nat.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Abrams v. City & County of San Francisco green
calctapp · 1941
2 sentences

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

21973–1984
Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equalization green
calctapp · 1961
2 sentences

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

1984If a classification of persons or occupations made for the purpose of imposing taxes is founded on natural, intrinsic or fundamental distinctions which are reasonable in their relation to the object of the legislation and otherwise, it will be deemed to be valid . . . .’ (Roth Drug, Inc. v. Johnson, 13 Cal.App.2d 720, at p. 733 [ 57 P.2d 1022 ]; see also Fox, etc. Corp. v. City of Bakersfield, 36 Cal.2d 136 [ 222 P.2d 879 ]; Garrett Corp. v. State Board of Equal., 189 Cal.App.2d 504 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 421 ]; Abrams v. San Francisco, 48 Cal.App.2d 1 [ 119 P.2d 197 ].) “ ‘Neither due process nor equ

21973–1984
AMADOR VALLEY JT. UN. HIGH SCH. v. State Bd. of Equal. green
cal · 1978
2 sentences

1982Dist. v. State Bd. of Equalization, supra, 22 Cal.3d 208, 234 ; Estate of Mears (1979) 90 Cal. App.3d 885, 889 [ 153 Cal. Rptr. 566 ].) "`Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of the equality of taxation....

1982Dist. v. State Bd. of Equalization, supra, 22 Cal.3d 208, 234 ; Estate of Mears (1979) 90 Cal.App.3d 885, 889 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 566 ].) ‘“Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of the equality of taxation....

21982–1982
Ehrlich v. City of Culver City green
cal · 1996
2 sentences

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

2011Neither due process nor equal protection imposes upon a state any rigid rule of equality of taxation. [Citations.] . .. [inequalities which result from a singling out of one particular class for taxation or exemption infringe no constitutional limitation.’ ” (Stevens v. Watson (1971) 16 Cal.App.3d 629, 633 [ 94 Cal.Rptr. 190 ], quoting Carmichael v. Southern Coal Co. (1937) 301 U.S. 495, 509-510 [ 81 L.Ed. 1245, 1253 , 57 S.Ct. 868 ].) The rational basis test is used for both equal protection analysis involving economic legislation (Swoap v. Superior Court (1973) 10 Cal.3d 490, 504 [ 111 Cal.R

12011–2011

Where else courts name it

CA 6 (1973–2011) NY 3 (1949–1972) AZ 2 (1983–1992) FL 2 (1982–2000) WA 2 (1972–1990)

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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