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6 California opinions name it 1 courts 1982–2025 3 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Berg v. Dardengreen1 sentence2025(See Code Civ. Proc., § 1013, subd. (b) [methods for establishing date of service]; Berg v. Darden (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 721, 732-734 [if paper bears notation of date and place of mailing, formal proof of service not required], superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Finlan v. Chase (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 934 , 942, fn. 7.) The burden of demonstrating the offer’s validity “falls ‘ “squarely on the offering party.” ’ ” (Williams v. The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California (2018) 27 Cal.App.5th 225, 242 .) Jennings fails to establish any error in the trial court’s award of post-of | 1 | 1 |
In Re Jenningsgreen2 sentences2014After weighing the Jennings factors (In re Jennings (2004) 34 Cal.4th 254, 268 [ 17 Cal.Rptr.3d 645 , 95 P.3d 906 ] (Jennings)), we reject appellant’s contention and affirm his conviction for violating former section 12072(d). 2014After weighing the Jennings factors (In re Jennings (2004) 34 Cal.4th 254, 268 [ 17 Cal.Rptr.3d 645 , 95 P.3d 906 ] (Jennings)), we reject appellant’s contention and affirm his conviction for violating former section 12072(d). | 1 | 1 |
Overby v. Municipal Courtred2 sentences1982(See Overby v. Municipal Court (1981) 121 Cal.App.3d 377, 383 [ 175 Cal.Rptr. 352 ].) In People v. Peters (1978) 21 Cal.3d 749 [ 147 Cal.Rptr. 646 , 581 P.2d 651 ], the Supreme Court ruled that Penal Code section 1385, which at that time authorized a “court” to dismiss in the interest of justice on its own motion or on motion of the prosecution, did not authorize a “magistrate” to dismiss a felony complaint. 1982(See Overby v. Municipal Court (1981) 121 Cal.App.3d 377, 383 [ 175 Cal.Rptr. 352 ].) In People v. Peters (1978) 21 Cal.3d 749 [ 147 Cal.Rptr. 646 , 581 P.2d 651 ], the Supreme Court ruled that Penal Code section 1385, which at that time authorized a “court” to dismiss in the interest of justice on its own motion or on motion of the prosecution, did not authorize a “magistrate” to dismiss a felony complaint. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Jennings
green
2 sentences2023In addition, despite the language in Jennings defendant cites about criticism of the felony-murder rule, the court noted that “[n]evertheless, it is the law of this state,” though the court also stated that the rule “should not be extended beyond any rational function that it is designed to serve.” (Jennings, supra, 243 Cal.App.2d at p. 328 .) Thus, Jennings does not alter the conclusion that defendant was the actual killer of Andre. 2023In addition, despite the language in Jennings defendant cites about criticism of the felony-murder rule, the court noted that “[n]evertheless, it is the law of this state,” though the court also stated that the rule “should not be extended beyond any rational function that it is designed to serve.” (Jennings, supra, 243 Cal.App.2d at p. 328 .) Thus, Jennings does not alter the conclusion that defendant was the actual killer of Andre. | 2 | 2023–2023 |
Finlan v. Chase
neutral
1 sentence2025(See Code Civ. Proc., § 1013, subd. (b) [methods for establishing date of service]; Berg v. Darden (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 721, 732-734 [if paper bears notation of date and place of mailing, formal proof of service not required], superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Finlan v. Chase (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 934 , 942, fn. 7.) The burden of demonstrating the offer’s validity “falls ‘ “squarely on the offering party.” ’ ” (Williams v. The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California (2018) 27 Cal.App.5th 225, 242 .) Jennings fails to establish any error in the trial court’s award of post-of | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Williams v. Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of Cal.
green
1 sentence2025(See Code Civ. Proc., § 1013, subd. (b) [methods for establishing date of service]; Berg v. Darden (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 721, 732-734 [if paper bears notation of date and place of mailing, formal proof of service not required], superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Finlan v. Chase (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 934 , 942, fn. 7.) The burden of demonstrating the offer’s validity “falls ‘ “squarely on the offering party.” ’ ” (Williams v. The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California (2018) 27 Cal.App.5th 225, 242 .) Jennings fails to establish any error in the trial court’s award of post-of | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Ruiz v. Podolsky
green
2 sentences2012In the published portion of our opinion, we conclude that Jennings is not bound by the arbitration agreement based on our Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ruiz v. Podolsky (2010) 50 Cal.4th 838 [ 114 Cal.Rptr.3d 263 , 237 P.3d 584 ], In the unpublished portion of our opinion, we conclude the application of section 1281.2(c) was not preempted here by the Federal Arbitration Act (the federal Act) ( 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), and we reject the argument that the parties agreed section 1281.2(c) would not apply. 2012In the published portion of our opinion, we conclude that Jennings is not bound by the arbitration agreement based on our Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ruiz v. Podolsky (2010) 50 Cal.4th 838 [ 114 Cal.Rptr.3d 263 , 237 P.3d 584 ], In the unpublished portion of our opinion, we conclude the application of section 1281.2(c) was not preempted here by the Federal Arbitration Act (the federal Act) ( 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), and we reject the argument that the parties agreed section 1281.2(c) would not apply. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Jennings v. Superior Court
green
1 sentence1982The Jennings court ordered dismissal, stating the rule that “the defendant must be permitted, if he chooses, to elicit testimony or introduce evidence tending to overcome the prosecution’s case or establish an affirmative defense.” ( 66 Cal.2d at p. 880 .) Petitioner asks us to extend the Jennings principle to provide the defendant a right to present evidence which does not tend to establish an affirmative defense or overcome the prosecution’s case, but which is directed tpward establishing a legal basis for dismissing the prosecution. 2 The ground for dismissal here would be not that petition | 1 | 1982–1982 |
People v. Peters
red
2 sentences1982(See Overby v. Municipal Court (1981) 121 Cal.App.3d 377, 383 [ 175 Cal.Rptr. 352 ].) In People v. Peters (1978) 21 Cal.3d 749 [ 147 Cal.Rptr. 646 , 581 P.2d 651 ], the Supreme Court ruled that Penal Code section 1385, which at that time authorized a “court” to dismiss in the interest of justice on its own motion or on motion of the prosecution, did not authorize a “magistrate” to dismiss a felony complaint. 1982(See Overby v. Municipal Court (1981) 121 Cal.App.3d 377, 383 [ 175 Cal.Rptr. 352 ].) In People v. Peters (1978) 21 Cal.3d 749 [ 147 Cal.Rptr. 646 , 581 P.2d 651 ], the Supreme Court ruled that Penal Code section 1385, which at that time authorized a “court” to dismiss in the interest of justice on its own motion or on motion of the prosecution, did not authorize a “magistrate” to dismiss a felony complaint. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
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.