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factual predicate exception in California

46 California opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2026 25 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Jasmine D.green
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014(C.F., supra, 193 Cal.App.4th at p. 555 ; Autumn H., supra, 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 .) “Because a section 366.26 hearing occurs only after the court has repeatedly found the parent unable to meet the child’s needs, it is only in an extraordinary case that preservation of the parent’s rights will prevail over the Legislature’s preference for adoptive placement.” (In re Jasmine D. (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th 1339, 1350 (Jasmine D.).) As the parent must establish the existence of the factual predicate of the claimed exception, and the juvenile court must then weigh the evidence and determine whether i

2013(C.F., supra, 193 Cal.App.4th at p. 555 ; Autumn H., supra, 27 Cal.App.4th at p. 575 .) “Because a section 366.26 hearing occurs only after the court has repeatedly found the parent unable to meet the child’s needs, it is only in an extraordinary case that 14 preservation of the parent’s rights will prevail over the Legislature’s preference for adoptive placement.” (In re Jasmine D. (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th 1339, 1350 (Jasmine D.).) As the parent must establish the existence of the factual predicate of the claimed exception, and the juvenile court must then weigh the evidence and determine whethe

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San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Sara D.green
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 24 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022(In re C.F. (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 549, 553 .) The factual predicate of the exception must be supported by substantial evidence, but the juvenile court exercises its discretion in weighing that evidence and determining detriment.

2022(In re C.F. (2011) 193 Cal.App.4th 549, 553 .) The factual predicate of the exception must be supported by substantial evidence, but the juvenile court exercises its discretion in weighing that evidence and determining detriment.

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Santa Clara County Department of Family & Children's Services v. Patricia J.green
calctapp · 2010 · cited in 19 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021
2 sentences

2021(In re K.P. (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 614, 622 ; In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) Mother did not meet her burden here.

2021(In re K.P. (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 614, 622 ; In re Bailey J. (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 1308, 1314-1315 .) Here, the parents generally visited regularly during those periods when they were not incarcerated, but the visits were not always positive.

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Mavroudis v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1980 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2023
2 sentences

2023(Id. at pp. 554–558.) Our high court reasoned: “[B]ecause the preliminary facts justifying application of [Evidence Code] section 1024 existed prior to the realization of the threatened danger, not only were the therapists free to communicate such statements to the victim, but 18 defendant’s statements were not privileged and the trial court correctly ruled that evidence concerning those statements was admissible at trial.” (Wharton, at p. 558; accord, San Diego Trolley v. Superior Court (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 1083, 1092 (San Diego Trolley) [“when the factual predicate of the exception exists,

2001(Id. at pp. 561-562; People v. Gomez (1982) 134 Cal.App.3d 874, 881 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 155 ]; Mavroudis v. Superior Court (1980) 102 Cal.App.3d 594, 604 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 724 ].) B.

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Williams v. Superior Court of L. A. Cnty.green
cal · 2017 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(Id. at pp. 554–558.) Our high court reasoned: “[B]ecause the preliminary facts justifying application of [Evidence Code] section 1024 existed prior to the realization of the threatened danger, not only were the therapists free to communicate such statements to the victim, but 18 defendant’s statements were not privileged and the trial court correctly ruled that evidence concerning those statements was admissible at trial.” (Wharton, at p. 558; accord, San Diego Trolley v. Superior Court (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 1083, 1092 (San Diego Trolley) [“when the factual predicate of the exception exists,

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Menendez v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Certainly, it does not demand . . . that the psychotherapist must actually disclose the relevant communication or even issue a warning.” (Menendez v. Superior Court (1992) 3 Cal.4th 435, 451 (Menendez).) As the Supreme Court held in Wharton: “[O]peration of [Evidence Code] section 1024 is not keyed to voluntary disclosure and the concept of waiver as is Evidence Code section 912, which provides for waiver upon an uncoerced disclosure by the holder of the privilege.

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San Diego Trolley, Inc. v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(Id. at pp. 554–558.) Our high court reasoned: “[B]ecause the preliminary facts justifying application of [Evidence Code] section 1024 existed prior to the realization of the threatened danger, not only were the therapists free to communicate such statements to the victim, but 18 defendant’s statements were not privileged and the trial court correctly ruled that evidence concerning those statements was admissible at trial.” (Wharton, at p. 558; accord, San Diego Trolley v. Superior Court (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 1083, 1092 (San Diego Trolley) [“when the factual predicate of the exception exists,

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Ellis Wayne Felker v. Tony Turpin, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Centergreen
ca11 · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(See Felker, supra, 518 U.S. at pp. 657–658; see also Felker v. Turpin (11th Cir. 1996) 83 F.3d 1303, 1306 [“Felker does not contend that the factual predicate for this claim could not have been discovered previously through the exercise of due diligence.”].) The high court in Felker had no reason to address the constitutional implications of preventing a habeas petitioner from raising a substantial constitutional claim at the first available opportunity, as the broad reading of section 1509(d) would do.

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Tbk Partners, Ltd. v. Western Union Corporation, Frances D. Spier, Objectors-Appellantsgreen
ca2 · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021But as explained in Class Plaintiffs, supra, 955 F.2d 1268 , “[t]he weight of authority holds that a federal court may release not only those claims alleged in the complaint, but also a claim ‘based on the identical factual predicate as that underlying the claims in the settled class action even though the claim was not presented and might not have been presentable in the class action.’ ” (Id. at p. 1287, italics added, quoting TBK Partners, Ltd. v. Western Union Corp. (2d Cir. 1982) 675 F.2d 456, 460 (TBK Partners).) To this end, the identical factual predicate test is aimed at “further[ing]

2021But as explained in Class Plaintiffs, supra, 955 F.2d 1268 , “[t]he weight of authority holds that a federal court may release not only those claims alleged in the complaint, but also a claim ‘based on the identical factual predicate as that underlying the claims in the settled class action even though the claim was not presented and might not have been presentable in the class action.’ ” (Id. at p. 1287, italics added, quoting TBK Partners, Ltd. v. Western Union Corp. (2d Cir. 1982) 675 F.2d 456, 460 (TBK Partners).) To this end, the identical factual predicate test is aimed at “further[ing]

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People v. Coopergreen
calctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010(People v. Garcia (2006) 39 Cal.4th 1070, 1077 [ 48 Cal.Rptr.3d 75 , 141 P.3d 197 ]; People v. Cooper (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 500, 518 [ 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 389 ] (Cooper).) The burden is on the defendant to establish the factual predicate for the doctrine to apply.

2010(People v. Garcia (2006) 39 Cal.4th 1070, 1077 [ 48 Cal.Rptr.3d 75 , 141 P.3d 197 ]; People v. Cooper (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 500, 518 [ 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 389 ] (Cooper).) The burden is on the defendant to establish the factual predicate for the doctrine to apply.

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People v. Santamariagreen
cal · 1994 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010(Schiro v. Farley, supra, 510 U.S. at p. 233 ; Cooper, supra, 149 Cal.App.4th at p. 519 .) We do not apply collateral estoppel “with the hypertechnical and archaic approach of a 19th century pleading book, but with realism and rationality.” (Ashe, supra, 397 U.S. at p. 444 ; accord, Santamaria, supra, 8 Cal.4th at p. 912 .) The California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal have expressed doubt that the doctrine of collateral estoppel applies in further proceedings in the same litigation, such as a defendant’s retrial after his or her conviction is set aside for reasons other than the legal suf

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People v. Garciagreen
cal · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010(People v. Garcia (2006) 39 Cal.4th 1070, 1077 [ 48 Cal.Rptr.3d 75 , 141 P.3d 197 ]; People v. Cooper (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 500, 518 [ 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 389 ] (Cooper).) The burden is on the defendant to establish the factual predicate for the doctrine to apply.

2010(People v. Garcia (2006) 39 Cal.4th 1070, 1077 [ 48 Cal.Rptr.3d 75 , 141 P.3d 197 ]; People v. Cooper (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 500, 518 [ 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 389 ] (Cooper).) The burden is on the defendant to establish the factual predicate for the doctrine to apply.

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Taus v. Loftusgreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008The first question is whether the factual predicate for the privilege was present—whether, in traditional terms, the “ ‘occasion’ ” was “ ‘privileged.’ ” (Taus v. Loftus (2007) 40 Cal.4th 683, 721 [ 54 Cal.Rptr.3d 775 , 151 P.3d 1185 ].) At trial the defendant bears the burden of proof on this question.

2008The first question is whether the factual predicate for the privilege was present—whether, in traditional terms, the “ ‘occasion’ ” was “ ‘privileged.’ ” (Taus v. Loftus (2007) 40 Cal.4th 683, 721 [ 54 Cal.Rptr.3d 775 , 151 P.3d 1185 ].) At trial the defendant bears the burden of proof on this question.

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People v. Michaelsgreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006(People v. Fairbank (1997) 16 Cal.4th 1223, 1241 [ 69 Cal.Rptr.2d 784 , 947 P.2d 1321 ]; see People v. Michaels, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 526, fn. 6.) *879 4.

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People v. Fairbankgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006(People v. Fairbank (1997) 16 Cal.4th 1223, 1241 [ 69 Cal.Rptr.2d 784 , 947 P.2d 1321 ]; see People v. Michaels, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 526, fn. 6.) *879 4.

2006(People v. Fairbank (1997) 16 Cal.4th 1223, 1241 [ 69 Cal.Rptr.2d 784 , 947 P.2d 1321 ]; see People v. Michaels, supra, 28 Cal.4th at p. 526, fn. 6.) *879 4.

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People v. Gomezgreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001(Id. at pp. 561-562; People v. Gomez (1982) 134 Cal.App.3d 874, 881 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 155 ]; Mavroudis v. Superior Court (1980) 102 Cal.App.3d 594, 604 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 724 ].) B.

2001(Id. at pp. 561-562; People v. Gomez (1982) 134 Cal.App.3d 874, 881 [ 185 Cal.Rptr. 155 ]; Mavroudis v. Superior Court (1980) 102 Cal.App.3d 594, 604 [ 162 Cal.Rptr. 724 ].) B.

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Kimberly G. green
calctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2025(Caden C., supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 630; In re K.P. (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 614, 622 .) We do not substitute our judgment for that of the juvenile court as to what is in the child’s best interests.

2024(Caden C., supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 630; In re K.P. (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 614, 622 .) We do not substitute our judgment for that of the juvenile court as to what is in the child’s best interests.

302013–2025
In Re Autumn H. green
calctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2026The age of the child, the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, the ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ effect of interaction between parent and child, and the child’s particular needs are some of the variables which logically affect a parent[-]child bond.” (In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575-576 .) The factual predicate of the exception must be supported by substantial evidence, but the juvenile court exercises its discretion in weighing that evidence and determining detriment.

2025The age of the child, the portion of the child’s life spent in the parent’s custody, the ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ effect of interaction between parent and child, and the child’s particular needs are some of the variables which logically affect a parent[-]child bond.” (In re Autumn H. (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 567, 575-576 .) The factual predicate of the exception must be supported by substantial evidence, but the juvenile court exercises its discretion in weighing that evidence and determining detriment.

182013–2026
Felker v. Turpin green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2021(See Felker, supra, 518 U.S. at pp. 657–658; see also Felker v. Turpin (11th Cir. 1996) 83 F.3d 1303, 1306 [“Felker does not contend that the factual predicate for this claim could not have been discovered previously through the exercise of due diligence.”].) The high court in Felker had no reason to address the constitutional implications of preventing a habeas petitioner from raising a substantial constitutional claim at the first available opportunity, as the broad reading of section 1509(d) would do.

12021–2021
Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 95,923 Nottingham Partners v. Trans-Lux Corporation green
ca1 · 1991
1 sentence

2021Paragraph 1.3 states: “ ‘Released Claims’ shall collectively mean 4 Although the identical factual predicate test has been interpreted as coextensive with the “common nucleus” standard for res judicata, “the defenses [of res judicata and release] are separate and distinct.” (Nottingham Partners v. Trans–Lux Corp. (1st Cir. 1991) 925 F.2d 29, 31 .) As explained in Prieto v. U.S. Bank National Assn., supra, 2012 WL 4510933 , a suit can be barred by the earlier settlement of another suit in either of two ways: res judicata or release.

12021–2021
cluster 577164 green
ca9 · 1992
2 sentences

2021But as explained in Class Plaintiffs, supra, 955 F.2d 1268 , “[t]he weight of authority holds that a federal court may release not only those claims alleged in the complaint, but also a claim ‘based on the identical factual predicate as that underlying the claims in the settled class action even though the claim was not presented and might not have been presentable in the class action.’ ” (Id. at p. 1287, italics added, quoting TBK Partners, Ltd. v. Western Union Corp. (2d Cir. 1982) 675 F.2d 456, 460 (TBK Partners).) To this end, the identical factual predicate test is aimed at “further[ing]

2021But as explained in Class Plaintiffs, supra, 955 F.2d 1268 , “[t]he weight of authority holds that a federal court may release not only those claims alleged in the complaint, but also a claim ‘based on the identical factual predicate as that underlying the claims in the settled class action even though the claim was not presented and might not have been presentable in the class action.’ ” (Id. at p. 1287, italics added, quoting TBK Partners, Ltd. v. Western Union Corp. (2d Cir. 1982) 675 F.2d 456, 460 (TBK Partners).) To this end, the identical factual predicate test is aimed at “further[ing]

12021–2021
No. 98-56138 green
ca9 · 2000
1 sentence

2021But as explained in Class Plaintiffs, supra, 955 F.2d 1268 , “[t]he weight of authority holds that a federal court may release not only those claims alleged in the complaint, but also a claim ‘based on the identical factual predicate as that underlying the claims in the settled class action even though the claim was not presented and might not have been presentable in the class action.’ ” (Id. at p. 1287, italics added, quoting TBK Partners, Ltd. v. Western Union Corp. (2d Cir. 1982) 675 F.2d 456, 460 (TBK Partners).) To this end, the identical factual predicate test is aimed at “further[ing]

12021–2021
People v. Ghebretensae green
calctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2021Code, § 780, subd. 5 (a) [demeanor is relevant to credibility].) Because “impeachment evidence is evidence” (People v. Ghebretensae (2013) 222 Cal.App.4th 741, 750 , italics added), there was “some evidence” to support the factual predicate for this instruction.

12021–2021
People v. Goldsmith green
cal · 2014
1 sentence

2021(People v. Goldsmith (2014) 59 Cal.4th 258, 270 .) This assertion also lacks merit as applied to the giving of CALCRIM 371 in this case because there was some evidence to support the factual predicate and the instruction left it to the jury to decide whether the predicate had been established—and hence whether the inference of a consciousness of guilt was warranted.

12021–2021
Kathryn S. v. Vincenzo C. green
calctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015Father’s failure to adduce evidence on the factual predicate of this claim—on which he bears the burden of proof (Adoption of A.S. (2012) 212 Cal.App.4th 188, 209 )—is yet another reason to conclude that father should not be allowed to raise it for the first time on appeal. 5 Second, father’s claim is in any event unpersuasive on its merits.

12015–2015
Schiro v. Farley green
scotus · 1994
1 sentence

2010(Schiro v. Farley, supra, 510 U.S. at p. 233 ; Cooper, supra, 149 Cal.App.4th at p. 519 .) We do not apply collateral estoppel “with the hypertechnical and archaic approach of a 19th century pleading book, but with realism and rationality.” (Ashe, supra, 397 U.S. at p. 444 ; accord, Santamaria, supra, 8 Cal.4th at p. 912 .) The California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal have expressed doubt that the doctrine of collateral estoppel applies in further proceedings in the same litigation, such as a defendant’s retrial after his or her conviction is set aside for reasons other than the legal suf

12010–2010
Ashe v. Swenson green
scotus · 1970
1 sentence

2010(Schiro v. Farley, supra, 510 U.S. at p. 233 ; Cooper, supra, 149 Cal.App.4th at p. 519 .) We do not apply collateral estoppel “with the hypertechnical and archaic approach of a 19th century pleading book, but with realism and rationality.” (Ashe, supra, 397 U.S. at p. 444 ; accord, Santamaria, supra, 8 Cal.4th at p. 912 .) The California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal have expressed doubt that the doctrine of collateral estoppel applies in further proceedings in the same litigation, such as a defendant’s retrial after his or her conviction is set aside for reasons other than the legal suf

12010–2010
In Re Joyner green
cal · 1989
1 sentence

1993(In re Joyner, supra, 48 Cal.3d at p. 489 .) Joyner involved the converse scenario to Lathrop’s and it provided the factual predicate for the rule. 2 No problem regarding duplicative credits arises until the second sentence is imposed.

11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 25u.s.c.1901 (6) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 500 (5) USC § 25u.s.c.1903 (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

MI 869 (2001–2026) CA 46 (1993–2026) PA 26 (2005–2024) NY 12 (1984–2016) CT 9 (1994–2024) DC 4 (2003–2023) NE 4 (2019–2022) IL 4 (2017–2021) GA 3 (2006–2018) DE 2 (2018–2020) ME 2 (1999–2007) OR 2 (1998–2001) NJ 2 (2021–2021)

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