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commencement hearing in California

43 California opinions name it 2 courts 1937–2025 2 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 (52)

CaseFollowedCited
Rohr v. Johnsongreen
calctapp · 1944 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1955–1991
2 sentences

1991(See, e.g., Baker v. Civil Service Com. (1975) 52 Cal.App.3d 590, 594 [ 125 Cal.Rptr. 162 ]; People v. Tappan (1968) 266 Cal.App.2d 812, 817 [ 72 Cal.Rptr. 585 ]; In re Cavanaugh (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 316, 321 [ 44 Cal.Rptr. 422 ]; Rohr v. Johnson (1944) 65 Cal.App.2d 208, 212 [ 150 P.2d 5 ].) However, former Code of Civil Procedure section 170 included express language even more limiting than the cases interpreting the statute: an objection “shall be presented at the earliest practicable opportunity, . . . and in any event before the commencement of the hearing of any issue of fact . . . .” (

1991(See, e.g., Baker v. Civil Service Com. (1975) 52 Cal.App.3d 590, 594 [ 125 Cal.Rptr. 162 ]; People v. Tappan (1968) 266 Cal.App.2d 812, 817 [ 72 Cal.Rptr. 585 ]; In re Cavanaugh (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 316, 321 [ 44 Cal.Rptr. 422 ]; Rohr v. Johnson (1944) 65 Cal.App.2d 208, 212 [ 150 P.2d 5 ].) However, former Code of Civil Procedure section 170 included express language even more limiting than the cases interpreting the statute: an objection “shall be presented at the earliest practicable opportunity, . . . and in any event before the commencement of the hearing of any issue of fact . . . .” (

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Jacobs v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1959 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
2 sentences

1966If the motion is directed to a hearing (other than the trial of a cause), the motion must be made not later than the commencement of the hearing.” However, the section has been interpreted to mean that where the hearing is a part or a continuation of an original proceeding, the motion must be made before the original proceeding is commenced (Jacobs v. Superior Court, 53 Cal.2d 187, 190-191 [ 1 Cal.Rptr. 9 , 347 P.2d 9 ]).

1966If the motion is directed to a hearing (other than the trial of a cause), the motion must be made not later than the commencement of the hearing.” However, the section has been interpreted to mean that where the hearing is a part or a continuation of an original proceeding, the motion must be made before the original proceeding is commenced (Jacobs v. Superior Court, 53 Cal.2d 187, 190-191 [ 1 Cal.Rptr. 9 , 347 P.2d 9 ]).

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Smith v. Mun. Court for the West Judicial Dist. of Contra Costa Cty.green
calctapp · 1977 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1979–2024
2 sentences

1979Where a litigant has not previously exercised his privilege under 170.6 he may do so in a proceeding supplemental to the original action as to a judge other than any judge who has previously heard any phase of the matter, provided that he does so before the commencement of the hearing of the supplemental proceedings by such judge and within the time limitations specified in the section.’)” (Lyons v. Superior Court, supra, 73 Cal. App.3d at pp. 627-628, fn. omitted.) In Smith v. Municipal Court (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 151 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 121 ], a case somewhat more analogous to the instant case, t

1979Where a litigant has not previously exercised his privilege under 170.6 he may do so in a proceeding supplemental to the original action as to a judge other than any judge who has previously heard any phase of the matter, provided that he does so before the commencement of the hearing of the supplemental proceedings by such judge and within the time limitations specified in the section.’)” (Lyons v. Superior Court, supra, 73 Cal. App.3d at pp. 627-628, fn. omitted.) In Smith v. Municipal Court (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 151 [ 139 Cal.Rptr. 121 ], a case somewhat more analogous to the instant case, t

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People v. Pacinigreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Appellant argues that although the statutory time limits for submission of the medical director’s letter to the district attorney, the filing of the petition for extended commitment and the commencement of the hearing may or may not be jurisdictional in the fundamental sense (cf. In re Johns (1981) 119 Cal.App.3d 577, 580-581 [ 175 Cal.Rptr. 443 ] and People v. Pacini (1981) 120 Cal.App.3d 877, 890 [ 174 Cal.Rptr. 820 ], it is clear from the statute that the maximum term of commitment is “jurisdictional” in that appellant must be released from custody when the term expires; therefore, the cour

1986Appellant argues that although the statutory time limits for submission of the medical director’s letter to the district attorney, the filing of the petition for extended commitment and the commencement of the hearing may or may not be jurisdictional in the fundamental sense (cf. In re Johns (1981) 119 Cal.App.3d 577, 580-581 [ 175 Cal.Rptr. 443 ] and People v. Pacini (1981) 120 Cal.App.3d 877, 890 [ 174 Cal.Rptr. 820 ], it is clear from the statute that the maximum term of commitment is “jurisdictional” in that appellant must be released from custody when the term expires; therefore, the cour

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People v. Smithgreen
calctapp · 1961 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1962–1966
2 sentences

1962In People v. Smith, *707 196 Cal.App.2d 854 , 859 2 [ 17 Cal.Rptr. 330 ], the court states: “We construe it to be the intent of the Legislature that where a litigant has not previously exercised his privilege under 170.6 he may do so in a proceeding supplemental to the original action as to a judge other than any judge who has previously heard any phase of the matter, provided that he does so before the commencement of the hearing of the supplemental proceedings by such judge and within the time limitations specified in the section.” (See also Spector v. Superior Court, 55 Cal.2d 839, 843 [ 13

1962In People v. Smith, *707 196 Cal.App.2d 854 , 859 2 [ 17 Cal.Rptr. 330 ], the court states: “We construe it to be the intent of the Legislature that where a litigant has not previously exercised his privilege under 170.6 he may do so in a proceeding supplemental to the original action as to a judge other than any judge who has previously heard any phase of the matter, provided that he does so before the commencement of the hearing of the supplemental proceedings by such judge and within the time limitations specified in the section.” (See also Spector v. Superior Court, 55 Cal.2d 839, 843 [ 13

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Spector v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1961 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1962–1964
2 sentences

1962In People v. Smith, *707 196 Cal.App.2d 854 , 859 2 [ 17 Cal.Rptr. 330 ], the court states: “We construe it to be the intent of the Legislature that where a litigant has not previously exercised his privilege under 170.6 he may do so in a proceeding supplemental to the original action as to a judge other than any judge who has previously heard any phase of the matter, provided that he does so before the commencement of the hearing of the supplemental proceedings by such judge and within the time limitations specified in the section.” (See also Spector v. Superior Court, 55 Cal.2d 839, 843 [ 13

1962In People v. Smith, *707 196 Cal.App.2d 854 , 859 2 [ 17 Cal.Rptr. 330 ], the court states: “We construe it to be the intent of the Legislature that where a litigant has not previously exercised his privilege under 170.6 he may do so in a proceeding supplemental to the original action as to a judge other than any judge who has previously heard any phase of the matter, provided that he does so before the commencement of the hearing of the supplemental proceedings by such judge and within the time limitations specified in the section.” (See also Spector v. Superior Court, 55 Cal.2d 839, 843 [ 13

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Kern County Department of Child Support Services v. Camachogreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See Kern County Dept. of Child Support Services v. Camacho, supra, 209 Cal.App.4th at p. 1037 [“evidence was sufficient to show appellant’s actual knowledge of his right to object to a commissioner hearing his motion, yet he failed to object and in fact allowed the commissioner to hear and decide the support arrearages”].) V.

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People v. Barnfieldgreen
calctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The fact that a judge, court commissioner, or referee has presided at, or acted in connection with, a pretrial conference or other hearing, proceeding, or motion prior to trial, and not involving a determination of contested fact issues relating to the merits, shall not preclude the later making of the motion provided for in this paragraph at the time and in the manner herein provided.” (§ 170.6, subd. (a)(2).) In the plea context, “Where sentencing is conducted by the same judge who accepts the plea, a motion to disqualify must be made before the plea bargain is accepted—otherwise the motion

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People v. Byron B.green
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The fact that a judge, court commissioner, or referee has presided at, or acted in connection with, a pretrial conference or other hearing, proceeding, or motion prior to trial, and not involving a determination of contested fact issues relating to the merits, shall not preclude the later making of the motion provided for in this paragraph at the time and in the manner herein provided.” (§ 170.6, subd. (a)(2).) In the plea context, “Where sentencing is conducted by the same judge who accepts the plea, a motion to disqualify must be made before the plea bargain is accepted—otherwise the motion

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Lyons v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The fact that a judge, court commissioner, or referee has presided at, or acted in connection with, a pretrial conference or other hearing, proceeding, or motion prior to trial, and not involving a determination of contested fact issues relating to the merits, shall not preclude the later making of the motion provided for in this paragraph at the time and in the manner herein provided.” (§ 170.6, subd. (a)(2).) In the plea context, “Where sentencing is conducted by the same judge who accepts the plea, a motion to disqualify must be made before the plea bargain is accepted—otherwise the motion

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Bank of America v. Carrgreen
calctapp · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(See Bank of America v. Carr (1956) 138 Cal.App.2d 727, 735 [ 292 P.2d 587 ].) II Next, Ervin asserts that because Altafulla has never disputed the affair occurred and admitted to him that, following one of her trips with her lover, she experienced a yeast infection, his e-mails and statements to her children were literally true.

2015(See Bank of America v. Carr (1956) 138 Cal.App.2d 727, 735 [ 292 P.2d 587 ].) II Next, Ervin asserts that because Altafulla has never disputed the affair occurred and admitted to him that, following one of her trips with her lover, she experienced a yeast infection, his e-mails and statements to her children were literally true.

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People v. Houckgreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

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People v. Trujillogreen
cal · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

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Draeger v. Reedgreen
calctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

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Artiglio v. Corning Inc.green
cal · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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Sunkyong Trading (H.K.) Ltd. v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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People v. Curtisgreen
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Baker v. Civil Service Commissiongreen
calctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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People v. Cavanaughgreen
calctapp · 1965 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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People v. Tappangreen
calctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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People v. Hillgreen
calctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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Abelleira v. District Court of Appealgreen
cal · 1941 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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In Re Johnsgreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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People v. Krivdagreen
cal · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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People v. Menchacagreen
calctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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People v. Kaanehegreen
cal · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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In Re Marriage of Lemengreen
calctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Allen v. Cryergreen
calctapp · 1926 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Pappa v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1960 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
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Crooks v. State Bargreen
cal · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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Hayes v. Richfield Oil Corp.green
cal · 1952 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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Savage v. Van Marlegreen
calctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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Stearns v. Fair Employment Practice Commissiongreen
cal · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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In Re William M.green
cal · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
11
Nino v. Gladys R.green
cal · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
11
People v. Roermangreen
calctapp · 1961 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
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People v. Martinezgreen
calctapp · 1965 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
11
People v. Rojasgreen
calctapp · 1963 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
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Turkington v. Municipal Courtgreen
calctapp · 1948 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
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Estate of Cuneogreen
calctapp · 1963 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
Zumwalt v. Trustees of California State Colleges green
calctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1975As stated in Zumwalt , "due process entitled petitioner to a hearing at which the administration would be required to prove, if it could, justification for its procedure and at which petitioner might prove, if he could, lack of justification." ( 33 Cal. App.3d at p. 680 .) Although appellant was required to proceed with his evidence first, it is clear from the transcript that respondents acknowledged their obligation, as counsel for respondents stated at the commencement of the hearing: "His [Arroyo's] position, we take it to be, that the University *800 acted unreasonably in terminating him a

1975As stated in Zumwalt , “due process entitled petitioner to a hearing at which the administration would be required to prove, if it could, justification for its procedure and at which petitioner might prove, if he could, lack of justification.” ( 33 Cal.App.3d at p. 680 .) Although appellant was required to proceed with his evidence first, it is clear from the transcript that respondents acknowledged their obligation, as counsel for respondents stated at the commencement of the hearing: “His [Arroyo’s] position, we take it to be, that the University acted unreasonably in terminating him and, th

21975–1975
Maas v. Superior Court of San Diego County green
cal · 2016
1 sentence

2020(Maas v. Superior Court, supra, 1 Cal.5th at p. 972 .) Section 170.6 must be liberally construed in favor of allowing a peremptory challenge, which should be denied only if the statute absolutely forbids it.

12020–2020
Barrett v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2016In the case of trials or hearings not specifically provided for in this paragraph, the procedure specified herein shall be followed as nearly as possible.” “Unlike disqualification for cause, ‘Section 170.6 permits a party to obtain the disqualification of a judge for prejudice, upon a sworn statement, without being required to establish it as a fact to the satisfaction of a judicial body.’ (Barrett v. Superior Court (1999) 77 Cal.App.4th 1, 4 .) ‘Where a disqualification motion is timely filed and in proper form, the trial court is bound to accept it without further inquiry.’ (Ibid.) Disquali

12016–2016
Brown v. American Bicycle Group, LLC green
calctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2016In the case of trials or hearings not specifically provided for in this paragraph, the procedure specified herein shall be followed as nearly as possible.” “Unlike disqualification for cause, ‘Section 170.6 permits a party to obtain the disqualification of a judge for prejudice, upon a sworn statement, without being required to establish it as a fact to the satisfaction of a judicial body.’ (Barrett v. Superior Court (1999) 77 Cal.App.4th 1, 4 .) ‘Where a disqualification motion is timely filed and in proper form, the trial court is bound to accept it without further inquiry.’ (Ibid.) Disquali

12016–2016
Buttler v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2014(See In re Amber M. (2010) 184 Cal.App.4th 1223, 1229-1230 ; In re A.R. (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 733, 740-741 ; George P. v. Superior Court (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 216, 225 .) Tolling the statute of limitations “‘enable[s] persons serving in the armed forces “to devote their entire energy to the defense needs of the Nation” without the worries and distractions which are involved in the conduct of litigation.’” (Buttler v. City of Los Angeles (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 520, 524 .) Application of this statute is mandatory and does not require showing prejudice.

12014–2014
In Re Amber M. green
calctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2014(See In re Amber M. (2010) 184 Cal.App.4th 1223, 1229-1230 ; In re A.R. (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 733, 740-741 ; George P. v. Superior Court (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 216, 225 .) Tolling the statute of limitations “‘enable[s] persons serving in the armed forces “to devote their entire energy to the defense needs of the Nation” without the worries and distractions which are involved in the conduct of litigation.’” (Buttler v. City of Los Angeles (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 520, 524 .) Application of this statute is mandatory and does not require showing prejudice.

12014–2014
People v. Bartow green
calctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2014The record of conviction does include, however, the preliminary hearing transcript (People v. Reed, supra, at p. 223), the transcript of the jury trial (People v. Bartow (1996) 46 Cal.App.4th 1573, 1579-1580 ), and the appellate record, including the appellate opinion (People v. Woodell, supra, 17 Cal.4th at p. 456 ).

12014–2014
GEORGE P. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2014(See In re Amber M. (2010) 184 Cal.App.4th 1223, 1229-1230 ; In re A.R. (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 733, 740-741 ; George P. v. Superior Court (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 216, 225 .) Tolling the statute of limitations “‘enable[s] persons serving in the armed forces “to devote their entire energy to the defense needs of the Nation” without the worries and distractions which are involved in the conduct of litigation.’” (Buttler v. City of Los Angeles (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 520, 524 .) Application of this statute is mandatory and does not require showing prejudice.

12014–2014
In Re AR green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2014(See In re Amber M. (2010) 184 Cal.App.4th 1223, 1229-1230 ; In re A.R. (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 733, 740-741 ; George P. v. Superior Court (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 216, 225 .) Tolling the statute of limitations “‘enable[s] persons serving in the armed forces “to devote their entire energy to the defense needs of the Nation” without the worries and distractions which are involved in the conduct of litigation.’” (Buttler v. City of Los Angeles (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 520, 524 .) Application of this statute is mandatory and does not require showing prejudice.

12014–2014
People v. Reed green
cal · 1996
1 sentence

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

12014–2014
People v. Guerrero green
cal · 1988
1 sentence

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

12014–2014
People v. Bradford green
calctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

12014–2014
People v. Woodell green
cal · 1998
2 sentences

2014(People v. Bradford (2014) 227 Cal.App.4th 1322 .) It considered the relevant authorities and concluded that “the statutory language and framework of Proposition 36 contemplate a determination of a petitioner’s eligibility for resentencing based on the record of conviction, as in the line of cases including [People v. ]Guerrero [(1988) 44 Cal.3d 343 ] and [People v.] Woodell[, supra, 17 Cal.4th 448 ].” (Id. at p. 1338.) That court found a “court should be guided by Guerrero and its progeny and should consider 6At the commencement of the hearing, the trial court listed for the record the numero

2014The record of conviction does include, however, the preliminary hearing transcript (People v. Reed, supra, at p. 223), the transcript of the jury trial (People v. Bartow (1996) 46 Cal.App.4th 1573, 1579-1580 ), and the appellate record, including the appellate opinion (People v. Woodell, supra, 17 Cal.4th at p. 456 ).

12014–2014
Tahoe Vista Concerned Citizens v. County of Placer green
calctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2006(Id. at p. 417.) 10 This critically distinguishes City Code section 17.72.110 from the Placer County Code provisions at issue in Tahoe Vista, supra, 81 Cal.App.4th at page 592 . 11 We consider the city council’s ultimate formal action as being a more reliable indication of the Council’s understanding of its role at the hearing than the acting mayor’s preliminary *878 comments at the commencement of the hearing that the proceeding was a “quasi-judicial proceeding where the council actually sits in sort of as judges up here as to whether the Planning Commission process of approval was based upon

12006–2006
Mitchell v. Sung green
cand · 1993
1 sentence

2002In Mitchell v. Sung (N.D.Cal. 1993) 816 F.Supp. 597 , the federal district court concluded that the applicable limitations period was the one-year *755 statute applying to personal injury actions, explaining that “[t]he Unruh [Civil Rights] Act seeks to protect against personal injury.

12002–2002
West Shield Investigations & Security Consultants v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2002At the commencement of its analysis, the court noted that “[n]o California state appellate court has ruled on the issue of the applicable statute of limitations for claims of Unruh Civil Rights Act violations” (West Shield, supra, 82 Cal.App.4th at p. 951 ) and that federal courts sitting in California had issued conflicting opinions.

12002–2002
La Seigneurie U.S. Holdings, Inc. v. Superior Court of L.A. Cty. green
calctapp · 1994
11999–1999
Green v. Superior Court green
cal · 1985
11993–1993
Landmark Holding Group, Inc. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1987
11989–1989
Thomas Realty Co. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1988
11988–1988
In Re Jess Ex Rel. Morelli green
calctapp · 1970
11982–1982
Slee v. Simpson green
colo · 1932
11974–1974
McClenny v. Superior Court green
cal · 1964
11966–1966
Lewis v. Linn green
calctapp · 1962
11966–1966
Cadenasso v. Bank of Italy green
cal · 1932
11965–1965
Port San Luis Harbor District v. Port San Luis Transportation Co. green
calctapp · 1963
11963–1963
Stockton Theatres, Inc. v. Palermo green
cal · 1961
11963–1963
Judson v. Superior Court green
cal · 1942
11960–1960

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 452 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 288 (3)

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Where else courts name it

NY 94 (1958–2024) CT 43 (1898–2024) CA 43 (1937–2025) IL 38 (1949–2022) OH 26 (1989–2024) TX 17 (1968–2024) PA 12 (1986–2026) GA 10 (1979–2019) AL 9 (1960–2025) WA 8 (2012–2016) OR 8 (1974–2025) CO 7 (1976–2025) KS 6 (1966–2023) MO 6 (1981–2021) MN 6 (1984–2007) MD 6 (1911–2010) TN 5 (1956–2021) AZ 4 (1972–2018) OK 4 (1983–2020) RI 4 (2001–2018) KY 4 (1982–2026) IA 4 (1948–2024) FL 4 (1982–1992) HI 4 (1985–2014) IN 3 (1982–2007) MI 3 (1920–2025) LA 3 (1971–1987) NJ 3 (1955–1979) SD 3 (1926–1999) AR 2 (2010–2022) NC 2 (2013–2017) WY 2 (1976–1986) WI 2 (1963–1999) NE 2 (1909–2016) NV 2 (1971–2021)

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