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theoretical basis defense in California

5 California opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2015 0 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Roffinella v. Sheriniangreen
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Roffinella v. Sherinian (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 230, 238-239 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 502 ] (Roffinella)-, Szabo v. Superior Court (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 839, 843 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 837 ] (Szabo)-, see Code Civ.

2015(Roffinella v. Sherinian (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 230, 238-239 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 502 ] (Roffinella)-, Szabo v. Superior Court (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 839, 843 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 837 ] (Szabo)-, see Code Civ.

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Szabo v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Roffinella v. Sherinian (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 230, 238-239 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 502 ] (Roffinella)-, Szabo v. Superior Court (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 839, 843 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 837 ] (Szabo)-, see Code Civ.

2015(Roffinella v. Sherinian (1986) 179 Cal.App.3d 230, 238-239 [ 224 Cal.Rptr. 502 ] (Roffinella)-, Szabo v. Superior Court (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 839, 843 [ 148 Cal.Rptr. 837 ] (Szabo)-, see Code Civ.

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Palos Verdes Corp. v. Housing Authoritygreen
calctapp · 1962 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The Doctrine of Merger by Deed Did Not Extinguish the Disclosure Obligation The general rule, long recognized in California, is that “ ‘where a deed is executed in pursuance of a contract for the sale of land, all prior proposals and stipulations are merged, and the deed is deemed to express the final and entire contract between the parties.’ ” (Bryan v. Swain (1880) 56 Cal. 616, 618 ; see Riley v. North Star Mining Co. (1907) 152 Cal. 549, 556 [ 93 P. 194 ]; Palos Verdes Corp. v. Housing Authority (1962) 202 Cal.App.2d 827, 836 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 225 ] [stating rule but recognizing exception “whe

2015The Doctrine of Merger by Deed Did Not Extinguish the Disclosure Obligation The general rule, long recognized in California, is that “ ‘where a deed is executed in pursuance of a contract for the sale of land, all prior proposals and stipulations are merged, and the deed is deemed to express the final and entire contract between the parties.’ ” (Bryan v. Swain (1880) 56 Cal. 616, 618 ; see Riley v. North Star Mining Co. (1907) 152 Cal. 549, 556 [ 93 P. 194 ]; Palos Verdes Corp. v. Housing Authority (1962) 202 Cal.App.2d 827, 836 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 225 ] [stating rule but recognizing exception “whe

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Riley v. North Star Mining Co.green
cal · 1907 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The Doctrine of Merger by Deed Did Not Extinguish the Disclosure Obligation The general rule, long recognized in California, is that “ ‘where a deed is executed in pursuance of a contract for the sale of land, all prior proposals and stipulations are merged, and the deed is deemed to express the final and entire contract between the parties.’ ” (Bryan v. Swain (1880) 56 Cal. 616, 618 ; see Riley v. North Star Mining Co. (1907) 152 Cal. 549, 556 [ 93 P. 194 ]; Palos Verdes Corp. v. Housing Authority (1962) 202 Cal.App.2d 827, 836 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 225 ] [stating rule but recognizing exception “whe

2015The Doctrine of Merger by Deed Did Not Extinguish the Disclosure Obligation The general rule, long recognized in California, is that “ ‘where a deed is executed in pursuance of a contract for the sale of land, all prior proposals and stipulations are merged, and the deed is deemed to express the final and entire contract between the parties.’ ” (Bryan v. Swain (1880) 56 Cal. 616, 618 ; see Riley v. North Star Mining Co. (1907) 152 Cal. 549, 556 [ 93 P. 194 ]; Palos Verdes Corp. v. Housing Authority (1962) 202 Cal.App.2d 827, 836 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 225 ] [stating rule but recognizing exception “whe

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People v. Benfordgreen
cal · 1959 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
2 sentences

1966In People v. Benford, 53 Cal.2d 1, 8-10 [ 345 P.2d 928 ], it is said; “The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that ‘ Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations. ’ [Citation.] In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly-stated grounds of ‘sound public policy’ and ‘good morals.’ [Citations.] The precise nature of this public policy has not been spelled out in any California majority opinion concerning entrapment, but obviously California has recog

1966In People v. Benford, 53 Cal.2d 1, 8-10 [ 345 P.2d 928 ], it is said; “The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that ‘ Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations. ’ [Citation.] In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly-stated grounds of ‘sound public policy’ and ‘good morals.’ [Citations.] The precise nature of this public policy has not been spelled out in any California majority opinion concerning entrapment, but obviously California has recog

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People v. Braddockgreen
cal · 1953 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

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Casey v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1928 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

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Sorrells v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1932 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

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People v. Cahangreen
cal · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

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People v. Terrygreen
cal · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

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People v. Makovskygreen
cal · 1935 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

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People v. Gallaghergreen
calctapp · 1930 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

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People v. Barkdollgreen
calctapp · 1918 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

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In Re Mooregreen
calctapp · 1924 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Bryan v. Swain green
cal · 1880
1 sentence

2015The Doctrine of Merger by Deed Did Not Extinguish the Disclosure Obligation The general rule, long recognized in California, is that “ ‘where a deed is executed in pursuance of a contract for the sale of land, all prior proposals and stipulations are merged, and the deed is deemed to express the final and entire contract between the parties.’ ” (Bryan v. Swain (1880) 56 Cal. 616, 618 ; see Riley v. North Star Mining Co. (1907) 152 Cal. 549, 556 [ 93 P. 194 ]; Palos Verdes Corp. v. Housing Authority (1962) 202 Cal.App.2d 827, 836 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 225 ] [stating rule but recognizing exception “whe

12015–2015
Comunale v. Traders & General Insurance green
cal · 1958
1 sentence

1964In Califorma at least, the Comunale decision established breach of an implied covenant, that is, breach of contract, as the theoretical basis of the claim. ( 50 Cal.2d at p. 659 .) That Arnold’s claim against the insurer was incomplete at the time of the attempted transfer to Mrs. Critz is not crucial, in our view.

11964–1964
Sherman v. United States green
scotus · 1958
2 sentences

1959The theoretical basis of the defense, according to the United States Supreme Court, is that “Congress could not have intended that its statutes were to be enforced by tempting innocent persons into violations.” (Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 372 .) In California recognition of the defense is said to rest upon the broadly stated *9 grounds of “sound public policy” and “good morals.” (People v. Makovsky (1935), 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [4] [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Gallagher (1930), 107 Cal.App. 425, 529 [ 290 P. 504 ]; In re Moore (1924), 70 Cal.App. 483, 487 [6] [ 233 P. 805

1959(See the concurring opinion of Justice Frankfurter in Sherman v. United States (1958), supra, 356 U.S. 369, 380 ; the minority opinion of Justice Roberts in Sorrells v. United States (1932), 287 U.S. 435, 454-455 [ 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 , 86 A.L.R. 249 ] [quoted with approval in the opinions of Presiding Justice Shinn adopted as dissents in People v. Braddock (1953), 41 Cal.2d 794, 803 [ 264 P.2d 521 ], and People v. Terry (1955), 44 Cal.2d 371, 377 [ 282 P.2d 19 ] ]; and the dissenting opinion of Justice Brandeis in Casey v. United States (1928), 276 U.S. 413, 423 [ 48 S.Ct. 373 , 72 L.

11959–1959
Hulse v. Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Corp. green
idaho · 1944
2 sentences

1950Corp., 65 Idaho 768 [ 154 P.2d 149 ].) The theoretical basis of the rule is that the delay or refusal is a nonfeasance, the nonperformance of a duty owed to the principal only because of the existing agency relation, not a misfeasance or malfeasance, the breach of a duty owed individually to third parties independent of such agency relation.

1950Corp., 65 Idaho 768 [ 154 P.2d 149 ].) The theoretical basis of the rule is that the delay or refusal is a nonfeasance, the nonperformance of a duty owed to the principal only because of the existing agency relation, not a misfeasance or malfeasance, the breach of a duty owed individually to third parties independent of such agency relation.

11950–1950

Where else courts name it

CA 5 (1950–2015) MD 2 (1987–2018) HI 2 (1968–1970) GA 2 (1980–1996)

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