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rebuttable evidentiary presumption in California

5 California opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2020 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. La Fontainegreen
calctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020(See People v. Kongs (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 1741, 1750 ; People v. LaFontaine (1978) 79 Cal.App.3d 176, 179-180 [predecessor to Penal Code 5 section 647.6].) 5 A conviction for violating Penal Code section 647.6 would have created a rebuttable evidentiary presumption under Welfare and Institutions Code section 355.1, subdivision (d), that Mia and Emma were at substantial risk of abuse.

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Sakuma v. Zellerbach Paper Co.green
calctapp · 1938 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

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Shively v. Bozanichgreen
cal · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

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Osmond v. Ewap, Inc.green
calctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

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Jones v. Caldergreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

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Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc.green
calctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

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Bains v. Mooresgreen
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012(Taus v. Loftus (2007) 40 Cal.4th 683, 713-714 [ 54 Cal.Rptr.3d 775 , 151 P.3d 1185 ].) We decline to “ ‘transmut[e] [the pleading concept] into a rule of substantive law’ ” or “ ‘convert^] [it] into a rebuttable evidentiary presumption . . . .’ ” (Bains v. Moores , at p. 475.) Thus, the only question for purposes of our review is whether, accepting Hawran’s evidence as true and only looking to defendants’ evidence to assess whether it defeats Hawran’s as a matter of law, Hawran established his causes of action against the individual defendants have minimal merit. ( Soukup, supra, 39 Cal.4th a

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Matson v. Dvorakgreen
calctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

2012(Shively v. Bozanich (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1230, 1245 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.3d 576 , 80 P.3d 676 ]; see Overstock.com, Inc. v. Gradient Analytics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 688, 712 [ 61 Cal.Rptr.3d 29 ] (Overstock.com, Inc.); Matson v. Dvorak (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 539, 549 [ 46 Cal.Rptr.2d 880 ] [“The general rule for defamation is that only one ‘who takes a responsible part in the publication is liable for the defamation.’ ”], quoting Osmond v. EWAP, Inc. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 842, 852 [ 200 Cal.Rptr. 674 ]; Jones v. Calder (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 128, 134 [ 187 Cal.Rptr. 825 ].) The court in Overstock.c

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Taus v. Loftusgreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012(Taus v. Loftus (2007) 40 Cal.4th 683, 713-714 [ 54 Cal.Rptr.3d 775 , 151 P.3d 1185 ].) We decline to “ ‘transmut[e] [the pleading concept] into a rule of substantive law’ ” or “ ‘convert^] [it] into a rebuttable evidentiary presumption . . . .’ ” (Bains v. Moores , at p. 475.) Thus, the only question for purposes of our review is whether, accepting Hawran’s evidence as true and only looking to defendants’ evidence to assess whether it defeats Hawran’s as a matter of law, Hawran established his causes of action against the individual defendants have minimal merit. ( Soukup, supra, 39 Cal.4th a

2012(Taus v. Loftus (2007) 40 Cal.4th 683, 713-714 [ 54 Cal.Rptr.3d 775 , 151 P.3d 1185 ].) We decline to “ ‘transmut[e] [the pleading concept] into a rule of substantive law’ ” or “ ‘convert^] [it] into a rebuttable evidentiary presumption . . . .’ ” (Bains v. Moores , at p. 475.) Thus, the only question for purposes of our review is whether, accepting Hawran’s evidence as true and only looking to defendants’ evidence to assess whether it defeats Hawran’s as a matter of law, Hawran established his causes of action against the individual defendants have minimal merit. ( Soukup, supra, 39 Cal.4th a

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Johnson v. American Standard, Inc.green
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009(See Johnson v. American Standard, Inc. (2008) 43 Cal.4th 56, 69 [ 74 Cal.Rptr.3d 108 , 179 P.3d 905 ].) As noted above, there is no California authority applying the doctrine in the summary judgment context, and plaintiffs do not cite any federal appellate authority holding that the group pleading doctrine may serve as the basis for defeating a motion for summary judgment in cases involving federal law.

2009(See Johnson v. American Standard, Inc. (2008) 43 Cal.4th 56, 69 [ 74 Cal.Rptr.3d 108 , 179 P.3d 905 ].) As noted above, there is no California authority applying the doctrine in the summary judgment context, and plaintiffs do not cite any federal appellate authority holding that the group pleading doctrine may serve as the basis for defeating a motion for summary judgment in cases involving federal law.

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Kongs green
calctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2020(See People v. Kongs (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 1741, 1750 ; People v. LaFontaine (1978) 79 Cal.App.3d 176, 179-180 [predecessor to Penal Code 5 section 647.6].) 5 A conviction for violating Penal Code section 647.6 would have created a rebuttable evidentiary presumption under Welfare and Institutions Code section 355.1, subdivision (d), that Mia and Emma were at substantial risk of abuse.

12020–2020
Evartt v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1979
1 sentence

2013(Evartt v. Superior Court (1979) 89 Cal.App.3d 795, 801 .) Filing a proof of service according to statutory requirements creates a rebuttable evidentiary presumption that the service was proper, “but it may be impeached and the lack of proper service shown by contradictory evidence.” (Dill v. Berquist Construction Co. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1426, 1447 .) Although Baugher filed such a proof of substitute service on February 25, 2010, the declaration filed by Harris's attorney on August 27, 2012 demonstrated that Baugher was advised at the time of the 2010 substitute service that Harris was not e

12013–2013
Dill v. Berquist Construction Co. green
calctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2013(Evartt v. Superior Court (1979) 89 Cal.App.3d 795, 801 .) Filing a proof of service according to statutory requirements creates a rebuttable evidentiary presumption that the service was proper, “but it may be impeached and the lack of proper service shown by contradictory evidence.” (Dill v. Berquist Construction Co. (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1426, 1447 .) Although Baugher filed such a proof of substitute service on February 25, 2010, the declaration filed by Harris's attorney on August 27, 2012 demonstrated that Baugher was advised at the time of the 2010 substitute service that Harris was not e

12013–2013
In Re Silicon Graphics, Inc. Securities Litigation green
cand · 1997
2 sentences

2009Law. 991, 1028 & fns. 118, 119 [“Some decisions, however, either misunderstand the ‘group pleading’ concept or wrongly expand upon it, (i) by apparently transmuting it into a rule of substantive law applicable on summary judgment motions [citing Golden, supra, 1996 WL 426760 ]; (ii) [or] by converting this pleading presumption into a rebuttable evidentiary presumption . . . [citing In re Silicon Graphics, supra, 970 F.Supp. 746 ] . . . .” (fns. omitted)].) *476 Neither Golden nor In re Silicon Graphics constitutes binding precedent on the issue whether the group pleading doctrine applies in th

2009Law. 991, 1028 & fns. 118, 119 [“Some decisions, however, either misunderstand the ‘group pleading’ concept or wrongly expand upon it, (i) by apparently transmuting it into a rule of substantive law applicable on summary judgment motions [citing Golden, supra, 1996 WL 426760 ]; (ii) [or] by converting this pleading presumption into a rebuttable evidentiary presumption . . . [citing In re Silicon Graphics, supra, 970 F.Supp. 746 ] . . . .” (fns. omitted)].) *476 Neither Golden nor In re Silicon Graphics constitutes binding precedent on the issue whether the group pleading doctrine applies in th

12009–2009
Heppler v. J.M. Peters Co. green
calctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2002Peters Co., supra, 73 Cal.App.4th at p. 1275 .) The appellate court found no error, noting: “It appears what plaintiffs in fact wanted was an instruction that they were entitled to a rebuttable presumption that nonsettling subcon tractors—not Peters—were liable for the amounts Peters paid to settle the claims.

12002–2002
Isaacson v. California Insurance Guarantee Ass'n green
cal · 1988
2 sentences

2002Guarantee Assn. (1988) 44 Cal.3d 775 [ 244 Cal.Rptr. 655 , 750 P.2d 297 ], the Supreme Court acknowledged the rule that where an insurer breaches a contractual duty to defend and the insured settles the underlying lawsuit on its own behalf, a rebuttable evidentiary presumption arises: “In a later action against the insurer for reimbursement based on a breach of its contractual duty to defend the action, a reasonable settlement made by the insured to terminate the underlying claim against him may be used as presumptive evidence of the insured’s liability on the underlying claim, and the amount

2002Guarantee Assn. (1988) 44 Cal.3d 775 [ 244 Cal.Rptr. 655 , 750 P.2d 297 ], the Supreme Court acknowledged the rule that where an insurer breaches a contractual duty to defend and the insured settles the underlying lawsuit on its own behalf, a rebuttable evidentiary presumption arises: “In a later action against the insurer for reimbursement based on a breach of its contractual duty to defend the action, a reasonable settlement made by the insured to terminate the underlying claim against him may be used as presumptive evidence of the insured’s liability on the underlying claim, and the amount

12002–2002

Where else courts name it

CA 5 (2002–2020) ID 2 (1997–2001) PA 2 (2024–2025)

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