Affidavits of Ignorance and Juror Misconduct in Granting New Trials: Weathers v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Introduction The case of Mable Weathers et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals et al. (5...
Understanding Insurance Exclusion Clauses: The Norma K. Crane v. State Farm Precedent Introduction Norma K. Crane v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, 5 Cal.3d 112 (1971), is a landmark decision...
ESTATE OF HORMAN: Affirming Strict Enforcement of Probate Code §1026 on Nonresident Alien Heirs Introduction The case of Estate of JOHN HORMAN, Deceased revolves around the determination of heirship...
Establishing the Necessity of Specific Intent Instructions in Drug Possession for Sale Cases Introduction In the landmark case The People v. Hollis Lee Newman, 5 Cal.3d 48 (1971), the Supreme Court...
California Supreme Court Invalidates Section 25656 Prohibiting Women Bartenders: A Landmark Equal Protection Ruling Introduction The case of Saile'r Inn, Inc., et al. v. Edward J. Kirby et al. (5...
Corwin v. Los Angeles Newspaper Service Bureau: Antitrust Analysis of Representation Agreements and Tying Arrangements under the Cartwright Act Introduction The case Corwin et al. v. Los Angeles...
Leonard VASQUEZ v. Superior Court of San Joaquin County: Establishing the Viability of Consumer Class Actions for Fraudulent Misrepresentations Introduction In Leonard VASQUEZ et al. v. Superior...
Admissibility of Collateral Impeachment Evidence in Criminal Trials: The Lavergne Decision Introduction The case of The People v. Lawrence Earl Lavergne, 4 Cal.3d 735 (1971), adjudicated by the...
Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections: Inventory Searches Must Adhere to Reasonableness Standards Introduction In the landmark case of Sharon Rae Mozzetti v. The Superior Court of Sacramento...
California Supreme Court Declares Employment Status Cannot Solely Deny General Assistance Introduction In the landmark case of John D. Mooney v. George Pickett, decided on April 28, 1971, the Supreme...
Protection Against Overreaching Prosecutions: Analyzing Jones v. Superior Court Introduction The landmark case of Charles Edward Jones, Petitioner, v. The Superior Court of San Bernardino County...
Res Judicata in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Insights from In re Guy Thomas Crow Introduction In re Guy Thomas Crow on Habeas Corpus is a landmark 1971 decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
Balancing Privacy Rights and Press Freedom: Briscoe v. Reader's Digest Association Introduction Briscoe v. Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (4 Cal.3d 529, 1971) is a landmark case in California...
Ensuring Comprehensive Product Liability Claims: The Jiminez v. Sears, Roebuck Ruling on Jury Instructions Introduction Jesse Jiminez v. Sears, Roebuck Company et al., 4 Cal.3d 379 (1971), is a...
Narrowing the Scope of Aggravated Kidnapping for Robbery: Implications of People v. Mutch Introduction People v. Richard H. Mutch (4 Cal.3d 389), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California in...
Bixby v. Pierno: Affirming Substantial Evidence Review in Corporate Recapitalization Introduction In the landmark case Fred H. Bixby, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Anthony R. Pierno, Defendant (4...
Hegglin v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board: Establishing Clear Guidelines for Multiple Disability Ratings in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Joseph C. Hegglin v....
Apportionment of Business Taxes: City of Los Angeles v. Shell Oil Company Introduction City of Los Angeles v. Shell Oil Company (4 Cal.3d 108) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Enhanced Procedural Safeguards for Appeals Post-Guilty Plea: Insights from People v. Ribero Introduction People v. Ribero (4 Cal.3d 55, 1971) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...
Limits on Transforming Assignments into Equitable Mortgages: Tahoe National Bank v. Beulah F. Phillips Introduction Tahoe National Bank v. Beulah F. Phillips, 4 Cal.3d 11 (1971), is a pivotal case...