California Case Commentaries

Establishing Requirements for Class Actions: Analysis of Daar v. Yellow Cab Company

Date: Nov 16, 1967

Establishing Requirements for Class Actions: Analysis of Daar v. Yellow Cab Company Introduction David Daar, acting "in behalf of himself and all other persons similarly situated," initiated a class...

Choice of Law in Wrongful Death Actions: California Supreme Court Limits Application of Missouri Damages Cap

Date: Oct 31, 1967

Choice of Law in Wrongful Death Actions: California Supreme Court Limits Application of Missouri Damages Cap Introduction The case of LEE REICH, Individually and as Administrator, etc., et al. v....

Regulatory Standards for Guide Dog Schools and Fund Solicitation Affirmed: Eye Dog Foundation v. State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind

Date: Oct 28, 1967

Regulatory Standards for Guide Dog Schools and Fund Solicitation Affirmed: Eye Dog Foundation v. State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Introduction Eye Dog Foundation, a corporation dedicated to...

Establishing Probable Cause in Narcotics Transportation: Rideout v. Superior Court of Santa Clara County

Date: Oct 11, 1967

Establishing Probable Cause in Narcotics Transportation: Rideout v. Superior Court of Santa Clara County Introduction In the landmark case of Phillip Wythe Rideout et al. v. The Superior Court of...

Ensuring Effective Assistance of Counsel on Appeal: People v. Feggans

Date: Oct 4, 1967

Ensuring Effective Assistance of Counsel on Appeal: People v. Feggans Introduction People v. Phillip K. Feggans is a landmark 1967 decision by the Supreme Court of California that significantly...

Admissibility of Confessions by Minors: Analysis of People v. Montoya Lara and Morales Alvarez

Date: Sep 30, 1967

Admissibility of Confessions by Minors: Analysis of People v. Montoya Lara and Morales Alvarez Introduction People v. Montoya Lara and Morales Alvarez, 67 Cal.2d 365 (1967), is a pivotal case...

Estoppel and Jurisdictional Limits in Probation Revocation: In re Joseph Griffin

Date: Sep 22, 1967

Estoppel and Jurisdictional Limits in Probation Revocation: In re Joseph Griffin Introduction In re Joseph Griffin on Habeas Corpus (67 Cal.2d 343, 1967) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Equitable Estoppel in Widow's Pension Claims: Faye Driscoll v. City of Los Angeles

Date: Sep 14, 1967

Equitable Estoppel in Widow's Pension Claims: Faye Driscoll v. City of Los Angeles Introduction The case Faye Driscoll et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., 67 Cal.2d 297 (1967), adjudicated by the...

Enforcement of Section 1368 Sanity Hearings in Guilty Plea Convictions: Insights from People v. Laudermilk

Date: Sep 13, 1967

Enforcement of Section 1368 Sanity Hearings in Guilty Plea Convictions: Insights from People v. Laudermilk Introduction The case of The People v. Albert Russel Laudermilk (1967) presents a...

Use of Constitutionally Invalid Prior Convictions for Credibility Impeachment: People v. Coffey

Date: Jul 29, 1967

Use of Constitutionally Invalid Prior Convictions for Credibility Impeachment: People v. Coffey Introduction People v. Coffey (67 Cal.2d 204) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...

Joslin v. Marin Municipal Water District: Upholding Reasonable Use of Riparian Rights in California Water Law

Date: Jul 29, 1967

Joslin v. Marin Municipal Water District: Upholding Reasonable Use of Riparian Rights in California Water Law Introduction The case of Donald Joslin et al. v. Marin Municipal Water District (67...

People v. Hill: Affirming Procedures for Competency Hearings and Jury Instructions on Specific Intent in Burglary Cases

Date: Jul 26, 1967

People v. Hill: Affirming Procedures for Competency Hearings and Jury Instructions on Specific Intent in Burglary Cases Introduction People v. Harold Arthur Hill (67 Cal.2d 105, 1967) is a...

Ross v. The People: Establishing Standards for Harmless Error in Prosecution Commentary

Date: Jul 21, 1967

Ross v. The People: Establishing Standards for Harmless Error in Prosecution Commentary Introduction Ross v. The People is a landmark 1967 decision by the Supreme Court of California that delves into...

Admissibility of Incriminating Statements: People v. Powell and Leesmith

Date: Jul 19, 1967

Admissibility of Incriminating Statements: People v. Powell and Leesmith Introduction People v. Gregory Ulas Powell and Jimmy Leesmith, 67 Cal.2d 32 (1967), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing the Right to Separate Trials in Joint Proceedings: People v. Massie and Vetter

Date: Jun 22, 1967

Establishing the Right to Separate Trials in Joint Proceedings: People v. Massie and Vetter Introduction People v. Massie and Vetter is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmative Defense Rights Affirmed in Jennings v. Superior Court

Date: Jun 17, 1967

Affirmative Defense Rights Affirmed in Jennings v. Superior Court Introduction Jennings v. Superior Court of Contra Costa County is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California delivered on...

Uniform Fractional Property Assessment Ratios Upheld: Sacramento County v. Irene Hickman

Date: Jun 16, 1967

Uniform Fractional Property Assessment Ratios Upheld: Sacramento County v. Irene Hickman Introduction Sacramento County et al. v. Irene Hickman (66 Cal.2d 841) is a seminal case decided by the...

Affirmation of Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Adjustment of Purchase Price in Real Estate Transactions: Green Trees Enterprises v. Palm Springs Alpine Estates

Date: May 30, 1967

Affirmation of Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Adjustment of Purchase Price in Real Estate Transactions Introduction Green Trees Enterprises, Inc. v. Palm Springs Alpine Estates, Inc. is a landmark...

People v. Wilson: Essential Jury Instructions on Felony Intent and Unconsciousness Defense

Date: May 26, 1967

People v. Wilson: Essential Jury Instructions on Felony Intent and Unconsciousness Defense Introduction People v. Rufus Wilson (66 Cal.2d 749, 1967) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Convictions in PEOPLE v. MODESTO: An In-Depth Analysis

Date: May 24, 1967

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Convictions in PEOPLE v. MODESTO: An In-Depth Analysis Introduction People v. Lawrence Glenn Modesto is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...