44 California opinions name it 3 courts 1929–2026 14 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.
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People v. Danielsgreen2 sentences2018We instead examine the totality of the circumstances." ( Id. at p. 167, 219 Cal.Rptr.3d 265 , 396 P.3d 424 .) However, a jury waiver is only valid " ' "if the record affirmatively shows that it is voluntary and intelligent under the totality of the circumstances." ' " ( People v. Daniels (2017) 3 Cal.5th 961 , 991, 221 Cal.Rptr.3d 777 , 400 P.3d 385 ) ( Daniels ) (lead opn. of Cuéllar, J.); accord, id . at p. 1018, 221 Cal.Rptr.3d 777 , 400 P.3d 385 (conc. & dis. opn. of Corrigan, J.; People v. Collins , supra , 26 Cal.4th at p. 310 , 109 Cal.Rptr.2d 836 , 27 P.3d 726 .) The Supreme Court in S 2018We instead examine the totality of the circumstances." ( Id. at p. 167, 219 Cal.Rptr.3d 265 , 396 P.3d 424 .) However, a jury waiver is only valid " ' "if the record affirmatively shows that it is voluntary and intelligent under the totality of the circumstances." ' " ( People v. Daniels (2017) 3 Cal.5th 961 , 991, 221 Cal.Rptr.3d 777 , 400 P.3d 385 ) ( Daniels ) (lead opn. of Cuéllar, J.); accord, id . at p. 1018, 221 Cal.Rptr.3d 777 , 400 P.3d 385 (conc. & dis. opn. of Corrigan, J.; People v. Collins , supra , 26 Cal.4th at p. 310 , 109 Cal.Rptr.2d 836 , 27 P.3d 726 .) The Supreme Court in S | 2 | 2 |
Quintano v. Mercury Casualty Co.green2 sentences2018Similarly, it was [plaintiffs] who decided when to bring the underinsured motorist claim and when to demand the underinsured motorist policy limits from the insurance carrier." As the Supreme Court in Quintano acknowledged, some delay is inherent in underinsured *535 motorist claims: "[S]ettlement with the tortfeasor's insurer may take close to a year even when the insured assiduously pursues settlement" ( Quintano, supra , 11 Cal.4th at p. 1057, 48 Cal.Rptr.2d 1 , 906 P.2d 1057 ), and "even if the insured makes a timely claim against the tortfeasor's insurer, that insurer may agree to a settl 2018Similarly, it was [plaintiffs] who decided when to bring the underinsured motorist claim and when to demand the underinsured motorist policy limits from the insurance carrier." As the Supreme Court in Quintano acknowledged, some delay is inherent in underinsured *535 motorist claims: "[S]ettlement with the tortfeasor's insurer may take close to a year even when the insured assiduously pursues settlement" ( Quintano, supra , 11 Cal.4th at p. 1057, 48 Cal.Rptr.2d 1 , 906 P.2d 1057 ), and "even if the insured makes a timely claim against the tortfeasor's insurer, that insurer may agree to a settl | 1 | 2 |
Burgess v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitalsgreen2 sentences2015(Burgess v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 1077, 1081 .) An arbitration claimant “bears the primary responsibility of exercising diligence in order to advance progress towards the resolution of its claim.” (Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc., supra, 15 Cal.4th at p. 980 .) That the Agreement spells out settled state law does not make it unconscionable. 1997It is, after all, the malpractice claimant in arbitration, like the plaintiff in litigation, who bears the primary responsibility of exercising diligence in order to advance progress towards the resolution of its claim (see Burgess v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 1077, 1081-1082 [ 20 Cal.Rptr.2d 488 ]), and Kaiser is under no obligation to press for appointment of arbitrators when a claimant is himself dilatory. | 1 | 2 |
Harris v. City of Santa Monicagreen1 sentence2026(See Harris v. City of Santa Monica (2013) 56 Cal.4th 203, 225 [“mere discriminatory thoughts or stray remarks are not sufficient to establish liability under the FEHA”].) Additionally, the arbitrator concluded that no evidence indicated that defendants’ nondiscriminatory reasons for terminating De Bose were a pretext for discrimination. | 1 | 1 |
City of W. Hollywood v. Kihagigreen1 sentence2023(See Kihagi, supra, 16 Cal.App.5th at p. 754 [“[A] defendant might prevail within the meaning of . . . section 1717 by winning a purely procedural dismissal. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Jonesgreen1 sentence2020(Sivongxxay, at p. 168.) Our Supreme Court has “eschewed any rigid formula or particular form of words that a trial court must use in taking a jury waiver,” emphasizing that “ ‘ “[m]atters of reality, and not mere ritual, should be controlling.” ’ ” (Id. at pp. 169–170.) That said, the Supreme Court has offered “general guidance to help ensure that a defendant’s jury trial waiver is knowing and intelligent, and to facilitate the resolution of a challenge to a jury waiver on appeal.” (Sivongxxay, supra, 3 Cal.5th at p. 169 .) Namely, the court recommends that trial courts “advise a defendant of | 1 | 1 |
Sager Glove Corp. v. Commissionergreen1 sentence2015Co. v. U.S. (9th Cir. 1988) 836 F.2d 1176, 1177 ; see Sager Glove Corp. v. Commissioner (1961) 36 T.C. 1173, 1180 [“The taxability of the proceeds of a lawsuit, or of a sum received in settlement thereof, depends upon the nature of the claim and the actual basis of recovery.”], affd. (7th Cir. 1962) 311 F.2d 210 .) Cifuentes cites no case law suggesting an award of back or front pay for breach of an employment contract should be treated differently for tax purposes because it arose from a judgment rather than a settlement. | 1 | 1 |
Sager Glove Corporation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenuegreen1 sentence2015Co. v. U.S. (9th Cir. 1988) 836 F.2d 1176, 1177 ; see Sager Glove Corp. v. Commissioner (1961) 36 T.C. 1173, 1180 [“The taxability of the proceeds of a lawsuit, or of a sum received in settlement thereof, depends upon the nature of the claim and the actual basis of recovery.”], affd. (7th Cir. 1962) 311 F.2d 210 .) Cifuentes cites no case law suggesting an award of back or front pay for breach of an employment contract should be treated differently for tax purposes because it arose from a judgment rather than a settlement. | 1 | 1 |
Tooley v. Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette, Inc.green1 sentence2009In Tooley v. Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette, Inc. (Del. 2004) 845 A.2d 1031, 1035 (Tooley), the Delaware Supreme Court held that the resolution of whether a claim is direct or derivative turns on two inquiries: “[1] Who suffered the alleged harm—the corporation or the suing stockholder individually—and [2] who would receive the benefit of the recovery or other remedy?” We apply this two-part test here to hold that Bader’s claims are derivative. | 1 | 1 |
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurancegreen2 sentences2007Co. (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1532, 1544-1547 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 761 ].) A no-voluntary-payment provision encourages an insurer to act promptly in accepting a tender of defense and thereby gain control over the resolution of the claim. 2007Co. (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1532, 1544-1547 [ 2 Cal.Rptr.3d 761 ].) A no-voluntary-payment provision encourages an insurer to act promptly in accepting a tender of defense and thereby gain control over the resolution of the claim. | 1 | 1 |
Agricultural Labor Relations Board v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences2002However, on the assumption there is a conflict we proceed to a resolution of the claim. “ ‘It is the general rule that where the general statute standing alone would include the same matter as the special act, and thus conflict with it, the special act will be considered as an exception to the general statute whether it was passed before or after.such general enactment.’” (In re Williamson (1954) 43 Cal.2d 651, 654 [ 276 P.2d 593 ]; see also Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. v. Superior Court (1976) 16 Cal.3d 392, 420 [ 128 Cal.Rptr. 183 , 546 P.2d 687 ]; Shoemaker v. Myers (1990) 52 Cal.3d 1, 2002However, on the assumption there is a conflict we proceed to a resolution of the claim. “ ‘It is the general rule that where the general statute standing alone would include the same matter as the special act, and thus conflict with it, the special act will be considered as an exception to the general statute whether it was passed before or after.such general enactment.’” (In re Williamson (1954) 43 Cal.2d 651, 654 [ 276 P.2d 593 ]; see also Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. v. Superior Court (1976) 16 Cal.3d 392, 420 [ 128 Cal.Rptr. 183 , 546 P.2d 687 ]; Shoemaker v. Myers (1990) 52 Cal.3d 1, | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Williamsongreen | 1 | 1 |
Shoemaker v. Myersgreen2 sentences2002However, on the assumption there is a conflict we proceed to a resolution of the claim. “ ‘It is the general rule that where the general statute standing alone would include the same matter as the special act, and thus conflict with it, the special act will be considered as an exception to the general statute whether it was passed before or after.such general enactment.’” (In re Williamson (1954) 43 Cal.2d 651, 654 [ 276 P.2d 593 ]; see also Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. v. Superior Court (1976) 16 Cal.3d 392, 420 [ 128 Cal.Rptr. 183 , 546 P.2d 687 ]; Shoemaker v. Myers (1990) 52 Cal.3d 1, 2002However, on the assumption there is a conflict we proceed to a resolution of the claim. “ ‘It is the general rule that where the general statute standing alone would include the same matter as the special act, and thus conflict with it, the special act will be considered as an exception to the general statute whether it was passed before or after.such general enactment.’” (In re Williamson (1954) 43 Cal.2d 651, 654 [ 276 P.2d 593 ]; see also Agricultural Labor Relations Bd. v. Superior Court (1976) 16 Cal.3d 392, 420 [ 128 Cal.Rptr. 183 , 546 P.2d 687 ]; Shoemaker v. Myers (1990) 52 Cal.3d 1, | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Whalengreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Boycegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Martinez v. Superior Courtgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Patton v. Yountgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Johnsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Alford v. Piernogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Samish v. Superior Courtgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hayman v. City of Los Angelesgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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People v. Sivongxxay
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2 sentences2024(People v. Collins (2001) 26 Cal.4th 297 , 308-310 & fn. 3 (Collins).) The California Supreme Court has offered “some general guidance to help ensure that a defendant’s jury trial waiver is knowing and intelligent, and to facilitate the resolution of a challenge to a jury waiver on appeal,” recommending “that trial courts advise a defendant of the basic mechanics of a jury trial in a waiver colloquy, including but not necessarily limited to the facts that (1) a jury is made up of 12 members of the community; (2) a defendant through his or her counsel may participate in jury selection; (3) all 2024We instead examine the totality of the circumstances.” (Sivongxxay, supra, 3 Cal.5th at p. 167 .) Our Supreme Court in Sivongxxay “offer[ed] some general guidance to help ensure that a defendant’s jury trial waiver is knowing and intelligent, and to facilitate the resolution of a challenge to a jury waiver on appeal.” (Sivongxxay, supra, 3 Cal.5th at p. 169 .) It “recommend[s] that trial courts advise a defendant of the basic mechanics of a jury trial in a waiver colloquy, including but not necessarily limited to the facts that (1) a jury is made up of 12 members of the community; (2) a defend | 9 | 2017–2024 |
People v. Collins
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2 sentences2024(People v. Collins (2001) 26 Cal.4th 297 , 308-310 & fn. 3 (Collins).) The California Supreme Court has offered “some general guidance to help ensure that a defendant’s jury trial waiver is knowing and intelligent, and to facilitate the resolution of a challenge to a jury waiver on appeal,” recommending “that trial courts advise a defendant of the basic mechanics of a jury trial in a waiver colloquy, including but not necessarily limited to the facts that (1) a jury is made up of 12 members of the community; (2) a defendant through his or her counsel may participate in jury selection; (3) all 2018We instead examine the totality of the circumstances." ( Id. at p. 167, 219 Cal.Rptr.3d 265 , 396 P.3d 424 .) However, a jury waiver is only valid " ' "if the record affirmatively shows that it is voluntary and intelligent under the totality of the circumstances." ' " ( People v. Daniels (2017) 3 Cal.5th 961 , 991, 221 Cal.Rptr.3d 777 , 400 P.3d 385 ) ( Daniels ) (lead opn. of Cuéllar, J.); accord, id . at p. 1018, 221 Cal.Rptr.3d 777 , 400 P.3d 385 (conc. & dis. opn. of Corrigan, J.; People v. Collins , supra , 26 Cal.4th at p. 310 , 109 Cal.Rptr.2d 836 , 27 P.3d 726 .) The Supreme Court in S | 3 | 2018–2024 |
Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
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2 sentences2021“It is, after all, the . . . claimant in arbitration, like the plaintiff in litigation, who bears the primary responsibility of exercising diligence in order to advance progress towards the resolution of its claim [citation], and [the defendant] is under no obligation to press for appointment of arbitrators when a claimant is himself dilatory.” (Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 980 .) Thus, Moore’s argument that “Bamboo failed to initiate the Arbitration it compelled” has it backward. 2020“It is, after all, the . . . claimant in arbitration, like the plaintiff in litigation, who bears the primary responsibility of exercising diligence in order to advance progress towards the resolution of its claim [citation], and [the defendant] is under no obligation to press for appointment of arbitrators when a claimant is himself dilatory.” (Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 980 .) DISPOSITION The order restoring the case to the civil active list and setting trial dates is reversed. | 3 | 2015–2021 |
Central Coast Baptist Ass'n v. First Baptist Church of Las Lomas
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2 sentences2025(Id. at p. 485.) Compare Central Coast Baptist, supra, 171 Cal.App.4th 822 , where the plaintiff, a voluntary association of Southern Baptist churches, alleged that an attempted takeover of a local church by a nondenominational church triggered a reversionary clause in the local church’s constitution, which provided that its assets would pass to the plaintiff if it should ‘“cease to be a Southern Baptist Church.’” (Id. at p. 827.) The court held the First 26 Amendment barred the resolution of the claim because the determination of whether the local church ‘“cease[d] to be a Southern Baptist Ch 2025(Id. at p. 485.) Compare Central Coast Baptist, supra, 171 Cal.App.4th 822 , where the plaintiff, a voluntary association of Southern Baptist churches, alleged that an attempted takeover of a local church by a nondenominational church triggered a reversionary clause in the local church’s constitution, which provided that its assets would pass to the plaintiff if it should ‘“cease to be a Southern Baptist Church.’” (Id. at p. 827.) The court held the First 26 Amendment barred the resolution of the claim because the determination of whether the local church ‘“cease[d] to be a Southern Baptist Ch | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Larkin v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
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1 sentence2025And plaintiffs’ supplemental memorandum in opposition to the motion argued that DUSD’s conduct was contrary to application of section 3364.5. 18 workers may be deemed employees for workers’ compensation by a resolution “ ‘so declaring.’ ” (Larkin, supra, 62 Cal.4th at p. 160 .) It did not hold that any particular language, let alone the term “deemed,” was required to be used in the resolution. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
County of Kern v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
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1 sentence2025Appeals Bd. (2011) 200 Cal.App.4th 509 , the resolution requirement in this third category reflects types of service “where more direct, local control may be warranted.” (Id. at p. 522.) The legislative history of section 3362 confirms this intent to provide local entities with such control over coverage, stating that benefits could be offered “if the local entity desires” but are “purely optional.” (Senator Stanford C. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Riverside Cnty. Dep't of Pub. Soc. Servs. v. S.A. (In re N.G.)
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1 sentence2023“ICWA provides: ‘In any involuntary proceeding in a State court, where the court knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the party seeking the foster care placement of, or termination of parental rights to, an Indian child, . . . shall notify the parent or Indian custodian and the Indian child’s tribe, by registered mail with return receipt requested, of the pending proceedings and of their right of intervention.’ [Citation.] ICWA also requires child welfare agencies to notify the [BIA] of the proceedings, if the juvenile court knows or has reason to know the child may be | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Adams v. United States Ex Rel. McCann
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1 sentence2021McCann (1942) 317 U.S. 269, 278 .) The California Supreme Court has offered “some general guidance to help ensure that a defendant’s jury trial waiver is knowing and intelligent, and to facilitate the resolution of a challenge to a jury waiver on appeal. [The court] recommend[ed] that trial courts advise a defendant of the basic mechanics of a jury trial in a waiver colloquy, including but not necessarily limited to the facts that (1) a jury is made up of 12 members of the community; (2) a defendant through his or her counsel may 17 participate in jury selection; (3) all 12 jurors must unanimo | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Mary M. v. City of Los Angeles
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1 sentence2021While our analysis in this opinion focuses on the effect of the 1971 amendment on section 13009, the ultimate resolution of that inquiry applies to both section 13009 and section 13009.1. 9 PRESBYTERIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTERS, INC. v. SUPERIOR COURT Opinion of the Court by Groban, J. committed by an employee within the scope of employment.” (See Mary M., supra, 54 Cal.3d at p. 208 ; 1872 Civ. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Hixson v. Hixson
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1 sentence2021Proc., § 2019.030; Hixson, supra, 111 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1122-1123.) As discussed above, the trial court properly concluded that husband’s RFO did not trigger its jurisdiction under the MSA since it did not seek a resolution of a claim to omitted or undisclosed assets. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Vargas
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1 sentence2020(People v. Vargas (1993) 13 Cal.App.4th 1653, 1660 .) Sivongxxay, supra, 3 Cal.5th 151 , is instructive. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Bridges v. Mt. San Jacinto Cmty. Coll. Dist.
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1 sentence2020San Jacinto Community College Dist. (2017) 14 Cal.App.5th 104 , 115–116.) Stein’s brief does not mention that the addendum issue was raised by her, or by someone else, when County Waste adopted the resolution under challenge. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Patton v. United States
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2 sentences2017(See Patton v. United States (1930) 281 U.S. 276 , 313, 50 S.Ct. 253 , 74 L.Ed. 854 .) Notwithstanding these deficiencies, I agree with Justice Corrigan that the record before us sufficiently demonstrates that defendant's choice to waive his right to jury trial on the charges related to special-circumstance murder was "made with eyes open." ( Adams v. U.S. ex rel. 2017(See Patton v. United States (1930) 281 U.S. 276 , 313, 50 S.Ct. 253 , 74 L.Ed. 854 .) Notwithstanding these deficiencies, I agree with Justice Corrigan that the record before us sufficiently demonstrates that defendant's choice to waive his right to jury trial on the charges related to special-circumstance murder was "made with eyes open." ( Adams v. U.S. ex rel. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Heck v. Humphrey
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2 sentences2017The Favorable Termination Requirement In Heck v. Humphrey (1994) 512 U.S. 477 [ 129 L.Ed.2d 383 , 114 S.Ct. 2364 ] (Heck), the United States Supreme Court considered ‘“whether a state prisoner may challenge the constitutionality of his conviction in a suit for damages under [section] 1983.” {Id. at p. 478.) The court concluded that a state prisoner’s section 1983 claims are not cognizable when the resolution of such a claim would call into question the validity of an outstanding criminal conviction or sentence. 2017The Favorable Termination Requirement In Heck v. Humphrey (1994) 512 U.S. 477 [ 129 L.Ed.2d 383 , 114 S.Ct. 2364 ] (Heck), the United States Supreme Court considered ‘“whether a state prisoner may challenge the constitutionality of his conviction in a suit for damages under [section] 1983.” {Id. at p. 478.) The court concluded that a state prisoner’s section 1983 claims are not cognizable when the resolution of such a claim would call into question the validity of an outstanding criminal conviction or sentence. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Tribune Publishing Company v. United States
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1 sentence2015Co. v. U.S. (9th Cir. 1988) 836 F.2d 1176, 1177 ; see Sager Glove Corp. v. Commissioner (1961) 36 T.C. 1173, 1180 [“The taxability of the proceeds of a lawsuit, or of a sum received in settlement thereof, depends upon the nature of the claim and the actual basis of recovery.”], affd. (7th Cir. 1962) 311 F.2d 210 .) Cifuentes cites no case law suggesting an award of back or front pay for breach of an employment contract should be treated differently for tax purposes because it arose from a judgment rather than a settlement. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Ontiveros v. DHL Express (USA), Inc.
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1 sentence2014In Armendariz, for [footnote continued on next page] 11 However, the effect of the unavailability of the then-applicable rules is limited by language in the agreement that such rules apply “except as . . . may be modified by this Agreement.” In Ontiveros v. DHL Express (USA), Inc. (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 494 , a similar provision was interpreted to mean that the specific provisions of the agreement “trump[] the otherwise applicable AAA and JAMS rules.” (Id. at p. 511.) Here, the agreement provides specific rules as to the location of the arbitration, payment of fees and costs, the use of a sing | 1 | 2014–2014 |
People v. E.W.A.P. Inc.
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1 sentence2014But whether an act is business related “ ‘is a question of fact dependent on the circumstances of each case.’ ” 28 (People v. E.W.A.P., Inc. (1980) 106 Cal.App.3d 315, 320-321 .) The resolution of the claim here will depend on a determination of factual issues, such as whether Black was engaged in business-related activity, that cannot be resolved at this stage of the proceedings. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Nevills v. Shortridge
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1 sentence2012By raising the objection that the plaintiff corporation lacks the capacity to sue because its corporate powers have been suspended, the defendant does not seek a final resolution of that claim, but instead seeks only to avoid further prosecution of the claim at that time, “leaving it open [for the plaintiff] to renew the suit... at another time” (Nevills v. Shortridge, supra, 146 Cal. at p. 278 )—namely, when the plaintiff’s corporate powers have been revived. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Broughton v. Cigna Healthplans green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| People ex rel. Smith v. Judge of the Twelfth District green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Mu'Min v. Virginia green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| People v. Wheeler green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Ascherman v. Natanson green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| In Re Marriage of Doud green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Jackson v. Virginia red | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Shernoff v. Superior Court green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Sheppard v. Bryant green | 1 | 1929–1929 |
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.
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.