California Case Commentaries

Maki v. The People: Establishing Standards for Documentary Hearsay in Probation Revocation

Date: Sep 4, 1985

Maki v. The People: Establishing Standards for Documentary Hearsay in Probation Revocation Introduction The People v. Donald L. Maki (39 Cal.3d 707) is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Systematic Exclusion of ‘Spanish Surnamed’ Jurors Violates Representative Cross-section Requirement: People v. Trevino – A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Aug 30, 1985

Systematic Exclusion of ‘Spanish Surnamed’ Jurors Violates Representative Cross-section Requirement: People v. Trevino – A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of The People,...

People v. Wright (1985): Admissibility of Defense Evidence under Evidence Code Section 352

Date: Aug 16, 1985

People v. Wright (1985): Admissibility of Defense Evidence under Evidence Code Section 352 Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Wright, 39 Cal.3d 576 (1985), the Supreme Court of California...

Section 877's Applicability to Alter Ego Tort Actions: The Wesley G. Mesler v. Bragg Management Company Decision

Date: Aug 2, 1985

Section 877's Applicability to Alter Ego Tort Actions: The Wesley G. Mesler v. Bragg Management Company Decision Introduction The landmark case of Wesley G. Mesler, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Bragg...

Reversal Due to Failure to Instruct on Lesser Included Offense in Ramkeesoon v. The People

Date: Aug 2, 1985

Reversal Due to Failure to Instruct on Lesser Included Offense in Ramkeesoon v. The People Introduction The People v. Michael John Ramkeesoon is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Noerr-Pennington Doctrine Affirmed in Application of the Cartwright Act

Date: Aug 2, 1985

Noerr-Pennington Doctrine Affirmed in Application of the Cartwright Act Introduction Blank v. Kirwan et al. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California in 1985 that explores the...

Exclusive Statutory Procedures in Nonjudicial Foreclosure: I.E. Associates v. Safeco Title Insurance Co. Analysis

Date: Aug 2, 1985

Exclusive Statutory Procedures in Nonjudicial Foreclosure: I.E. Associates v. Safeco Title Insurance Co. Analysis Introduction The case of I.E. Associates, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Safeco Title...

Relation-Back Doctrine and Section 581a: Establishing Service Timelines for Amended Complaints

Date: Jul 30, 1985

Relation-Back Doctrine and Section 581a: Establishing Service Timelines for Amended Complaints Introduction Cheryl Barrington v. A.H. Robins Company is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Expansion of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Liability: Ochoa v. Superior Court

Date: Jul 30, 1985

Expansion of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Liability: Ochoa v. Superior Court Introduction The case of Gloria Ochoa et al. v. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County (39 Cal.3d 159,...

Reversal of Convictions Under Amended Penal Code Section 593e: People v. Babylon et al.

Date: Jul 26, 1985

Reversal of Convictions Under Amended Penal Code Section 593e: People v. Babylon et al. (39 Cal.3d 719) Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Babylon et al., the Supreme Court of California...

Estoppel and Fraud in Unlicensed Finder's Fee Agreements: Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc.

Date: Jul 26, 1985

Estoppel and Fraud in Unlicensed Finder's Fee Agreements: Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc. Introduction The case of Michael L. Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc. (39 Cal.3d 18) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Equal Partnership in Drug Copurchase as a Defense Against Furnishing Charges: People v. Edwards

Date: Jul 26, 1985

Establishing Equal Partnership in Drug Copurchase as a Defense Against Furnishing Charges: People v. Edwards Introduction Case Citation: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Dennis William...

Unconscionable NSF Charges: Perdue v. Crocker National Bank - A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jul 19, 1985

Unconscionable NSF Charges: Perdue v. Crocker National Bank - A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Perdue v. Crocker National Bank, 38 Cal.3d 913 (1985), is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...

Strict Compliance Required for Granting New Trials: Insights from Sanchez-Corea v. Bank of America (1985)

Date: Jul 12, 1985

Strict Compliance Required for Granting New Trials: Insights from Sanchez-Corea v. Bank of America (1985) Introduction The case of Sanchez-Corea v. Bank of America (38 Cal.3d 892, 1985) presents a...

Prosecutorial Vindictiveness under Due Process: In re Jackie Lee Bower

Date: Jun 25, 1985

Prosecutorial Vindictiveness under Due Process: In re Jackie Lee Bower Introduction In re Jackie Lee Bower on Habeas Corpus (38 Cal.3d 865, 1985) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Memro v. The People: Landmark Ruling on Discovery Rights and Coerced Confessions

Date: Jun 7, 1985

Memro v. The People: Landmark Ruling on Discovery Rights and Coerced Confessions Introduction Memro v. The People (38 Cal.3d 658, 1985) is a seminal California Supreme Court decision that...

Proper Instruction on Intent in Felony-Murder and Evidence Admissibility at Penalty Phase: People v. Boyd

Date: Jun 7, 1985

Proper Instruction on Intent in Felony-Murder and Evidence Admissibility at Penalty Phase: People v. Boyd Introduction People v. Juan Anthony Boyd is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Strict Enforcement of Government Code Section 1090: Forfeiture as Remedy for Conflict of Interest in Public Contracts

Date: May 24, 1985

Strict Enforcement of Government Code Section 1090: Forfeiture as Remedy for Conflict of Interest in Public Contracts Introduction The case of Bruce Thomson et al. v. Hubert Call et al.; City of...

California Supreme Court Clarifies 'Good Faith' in Settlements: Tech-Bilt v. Woodward-Clyde

Date: May 3, 1985

California Supreme Court Clarifies 'Good Faith' in Settlements: Tech-Bilt v. Woodward-Clyde Introduction The landmark decision in Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde Associates (38 Cal.3d 488)...

Clarifying Suicide Exclusion in Life Insurance: Burden of Proof and Policy Interpretation

Date: Apr 5, 1985

Clarifying Suicide Exclusion in Life Insurance: Burden of Proof and Policy Interpretation Introduction Alice M. Searle v. Allstate Life Insurance Company (38 Cal.3d 425, 1985) is a landmark case...

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