California Case Commentaries

Presumption of Community Property in Joint Tenancy: Insights from In re Marriage of Lucas

Date: Aug 8, 1980

Presumption of Community Property in Joint Tenancy: Insights from In re Marriage of Lucas Introduction The landmark case of In re the Marriage of Brenda G. and Gerald E. Lucas (27 Cal.3d 808, 1980)...

Governmental Immunity in Probation Decisions: Thompson v. County of Alameda

Date: Jul 15, 1980

Governmental Immunity in Probation Decisions: Thompson v. County of Alameda Introduction Thompson v. County of Alameda, 27 Cal.3d 741 (1980), is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Industrial Welfare Commission v. Superior Court: Establishing Judicial Oversight in Administrative Wage Orders

Date: Jul 11, 1980

Industrial Welfare Commission v. Superior Court: Establishing Judicial Oversight in Administrative Wage Orders Introduction The landmark case Industrial Welfare Commission et al. v. Superior Court of...

RURESA Upheld as Independent of Custodial Parent's Visitation Interference: Tomoyo Moffat v. Burnham Moffat

Date: Jul 11, 1980

RURESA Upheld as Independent of Custodial Parent's Visitation Interference Introduction The landmark case of Tomoio Moffat v. Burnham Moffat, decided by the Supreme Court of California on July 10,...

Miller v. Eisenhower Medical Center: Establishing Clear Standards for Medical Staff Membership

Date: Jul 8, 1980

Miller v. Eisenhower Medical Center: Establishing Clear Standards for Medical Staff Membership Introduction In Miller v. Eisenhower Medical Center (27 Cal.3d 614), the Supreme Court of California...

Allocation of Defense Costs Between Primary and Excess Insurers: Signal Companies, Inc. v. Harbor Insurance Company

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Allocation of Defense Costs Between Primary and Excess Insurers: Signal Companies, Inc. v. Harbor Insurance Company Introduction The case of Signal Companies, Inc., et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants,...

Right to Public Preliminary Examination in Criminal Proceedings: Analysis of People v. Ramon Pompa-Ortiz

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Right to Public Preliminary Examination in Criminal Proceedings: Analysis of People v. Ramon Pompa-Ortiz Introduction People v. Ramon Pompa-Ortiz (27 Cal.3d 519, 1980) is a landmark decision by the...

Exclusive Remedy under Workers' Compensation Act and Exception for Employer's Fraudulent Conduct

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Exclusive Remedy under Workers' Compensation Act and Exception for Employer's Fraudulent Conduct Introduction JOHNS-MANVILLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Reba...

Deportation and Equitable Relief: Setting New Standards in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Jul 1, 1980

Deportation and Equitable Relief: Setting New Standards in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Duck Soon and Sang Hyub Park (27 Cal.3d 337) represents a pivotal moment...

Enforcement of Landlord Penalties Under Civil Code §789.3: Insights from Kinney v. Vaccari

Date: Jul 1, 1980

Enforcement of Landlord Penalties Under Civil Code §789.3: Insights from Kinney v. Vaccari Introduction The case of Mike Kinney et al. v. Elmer Vaccari, Sr. (27 Cal.3d 348) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Prior Uncharged Offenses in Proving Specific Intent: Analysis of People v. Thompson

Date: Jun 10, 1980

Admissibility of Prior Uncharged Offenses in Proving Specific Intent: Analysis of People v. Thompson Introduction People v. Maurice Seton Thompson (27 Cal.3d 303, 1980) is a landmark decision by the...

Wrongful Discharge Recognized as a Tort: Insights from Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Company

Date: Jun 3, 1980

Wrongful Discharge Recognized as a Tort: Insights from Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Company Introduction Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Company (27 Cal.3d 167, 1980) stands as a landmark decision by...

Right to Communal Living: Santa Barbara v. Adamson and Its Implications

Date: May 16, 1980

Right to Communal Living: Santa Barbara v. Adamson and Its Implications Introduction The landmark case of City of Santa Barbara v. Beverly Adamson et al. (27 Cal.3d 123) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Limits on Special Circumstances in Capital Punishment: The PEOPLE v. GREEN Decision

Date: Apr 25, 1980

Limits on Special Circumstances in Capital Punishment: The PEOPLE v. GREEN Decision Introduction The landmark case, The People v. Charles Alan Green (27 Cal.3d 1, 1980), adjudicated by the Supreme...

San Diego Ordinance on Billboard Regulation: Upholding Municipal Police Power

Date: Apr 15, 1980

San Diego Ordinance on Billboard Regulation: Upholding Municipal Police Power Introduction The landmark case of Metromedia, Inc. v. City of San Diego (26 Cal.3d 848, 1980) addresses the...

Duty of Insured to Excess Liability Carriers: Commercial Union v. Safeway Stores

Date: Apr 15, 1980

Duty of Insured to Excess Liability Carriers: Commercial Union v. Safeway Stores Introduction Commercial Union Assurance Companies et al. v. Safeway Stores, Inc. is a landmark case decided by the...

Libel and Privacy Protections in Literary Works: A Comprehensive Analysis of Forsher v. Bugliosi

Date: Apr 11, 1980

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns, please consult a qualified attorney. Libel and Privacy...

Market Share Liability in Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories

Date: Mar 21, 1980

Market Share Liability in Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories Introduction Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories (26 Cal.3d 588, 1980) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that fundamentally...

Right to Speedy Trial and Counsel's Ethical Obligations: Analysis of The People v. Raymond E. Johnson

Date: Mar 1, 1980

Right to Speedy Trial and Counsel's Ethical Obligations: Analysis of The People v. Raymond E. Johnson (26 Cal.3d 557) Introduction In The People v. Raymond E. Johnson (26 Cal.3d 557), the Supreme...

Right to Presentence Conduct Credit and Equal Protection in MDSO Commitments: Analysis of The People v. David Sage

Date: Feb 20, 1980

Right to Presentence Conduct Credit and Equal Protection in MDSO Commitments: Analysis of The People v. David Sage Introduction The People v. David Sage is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court...