California Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Expert Medical Testimony in Determining Self-Inflicted Wounds: Commentary on The People v. Cole

Date: Oct 6, 1956

Admissibility of Expert Medical Testimony in Determining Self-Inflicted Wounds: Commentary on The People v. Cole Introduction The People v. Charles E. Cole is a landmark 1956 decision by the Supreme...

Consent and Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: Analysis of Burke v. The People (1956)

Date: Sep 22, 1956

Consent and Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: Analysis of Burke v. The People (1956) Introduction Burke v. The People (47 Cal.2d 45, 1956) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Standard for Reversing Convictions on Trial Errors: Insights from The People v. Philip J. Watson

Date: Jul 4, 1956

Standard for Reversing Convictions on Trial Errors: Insights from The People v. Philip J. Watson Introduction The People v. Philip J. Watson is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California,...

Implied Contractual Obligations in the Sale of Literary Compositions: Victor Desny v. Billy Wilder

Date: Jun 29, 1956

Implied Contractual Obligations in the Sale of Literary Compositions: Victor Desny v. Billy Wilder Introduction The landmark case of Victor Desny v. Billy Wilder et al., decided by the Supreme Court...

Recognizing Bona Fide Belief in Bigamy Defense: California Supreme Court in People v. Vogel

Date: Jun 29, 1956

Recognizing Bona Fide Belief in Bigamy Defense: California Supreme Court in People v. Vogel Introduction People v. Robert S. Vogel, 46 Cal.2d 798 (1956), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Appellate Discretion in Child Support Modification: Josephine Primm v. Ernest J. Primm

Date: Jun 29, 1956

Appellate Discretion in Child Support Modification: Josephine Primm v. Ernest J. Primm Introduction Josephine Primm v. Ernest J. Primm (46 Cal.2d 690, 1956) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Reformation of Contracts Requires Common Intention: Insights from LEMOGE ELECTRIC v. COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Date: Jun 7, 1956

Reformation of Contracts Requires Common Intention: Insights from LEMOGE ELECTRIC v. COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Introduction The case of LEMOGE ELECTRIC (a Corporation) v. COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, decided by...

Preserving Defendant's Rights: Insights from People v. Merkouris on Insanity Pleas and Jury Instructions

Date: May 26, 1956

Preserving Defendant's Rights: Insights from People v. Merkouris on Insanity Pleas and Jury Instructions Introduction People v. James Merkouris (46 Cal.2d 540), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Determining Insurance Coverage in Joint Ventures: Continental Casualty Co. v. Phoenix Construction Co.

Date: May 5, 1956

Determining Insurance Coverage in Joint Ventures: Continental Casualty Co. v. Phoenix Construction Co. Introduction Continental Casualty Company v. Phoenix Construction Company et al., decided by the...

Absolute Privilege of Judicial Publications: RABOFF v. ALBERTSON Commentary

Date: Apr 11, 1956

Absolute Privilege of Judicial Publications: RABOFF v. ALBERTSON Commentary Introduction RABOFF v. ALBERTSON, 46 Cal.2d 375 (1956) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that...

Admissibility of Evidence in Felony Arrests Despite Non-Compliance with Section 844

Date: Feb 29, 1956

Admissibility of Evidence in Felony Arrests Despite Non-Compliance with Section 844 Introduction The People v. Eljoe Maddox, 46 Cal.2d 301 (1956), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California,...

Badillo v. Superior Court: Upholding the Exclusionary Rule in Illegal Search and Seizure

Date: Feb 25, 1956

Badillo v. Superior Court: Upholding the Exclusionary Rule in Illegal Search and Seizure Introduction Badillo v. Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco is a pivotal 1956 decision by...

Reversal of Admissibility Standards for Illegally Obtained Evidence in Pre-Cahan California Cases: People v. Billy Kitchens

Date: Feb 25, 1956

Reversal of Admissibility Standards for Illegally Obtained Evidence in Pre-Cahan California Cases: People v. Billy Kitchens Introduction People v. Billy Kitchens (46 Cal.2d 260, 1956) is a landmark...

Establishing Reasonable Cause in Arrests Based on Informant Information: Analysis of Willson v. Superior Court of San Diego County

Date: Feb 25, 1956

Establishing Reasonable Cause in Arrests Based on Informant Information: Analysis of Willson v. Superior Court of San Diego County Introduction Willson v. Superior Court of San Diego County is a...

Knowledge of Narcotic Character in Possession Cases: Analysis of People v. Winston

Date: Feb 8, 1956

Knowledge of Narcotic Character in Possession Cases: Analysis of People v. Winston Introduction People v. Jess Joseph Winston (46 Cal.2d 151) is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Reasonable Grounds for Searches: Insights from THE PEOPLE v. ERNEST BLODGETT

Date: Feb 4, 1956

Reasonable Grounds for Searches: Insights from THE PEOPLE v. ERNEST BLODGETT Introduction THE PEOPLE v. ERNEST BLODGETT [DON WILLIAMS], adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on February 3,...

Establishing Probable Cause in Warrantless Vehicle Searches: Insights from People v. George H. Martin

Date: Feb 4, 1956

Establishing Probable Cause in Warrantless Vehicle Searches: Insights from People v. George H. Martin Introduction People v. George H. Martin, 46 Cal.2d 106, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Confessions Obtained During Illegal Detention: Insights from Rogers v. Superior Court of Alameda County

Date: Dec 30, 1955

Admissibility of Confessions Obtained During Illegal Detention: Insights from Rogers v. Superior Court of Alameda County Introduction Rogers v. Superior Court of Alameda County is a landmark decision...

Res Ipsa Loquitur Applied in Medical Malpractice: Seneris v. Haas et al. (1955)

Date: Dec 24, 1955

Res Ipsa Loquitur Applied in Medical Malpractice: Seneris v. Haas et al. (1955) Introduction The case of Jessie Seneris et al. v. Dr. George S. Haas et al., decided by the Supreme Court of California...

Consent in Searches: Establishing Boundaries in Search Legality - People v. Gorg

Date: Dec 17, 1955

Consent in Searches: Establishing Boundaries in Search Legality - People v. Gorg Introduction Case: The People v. Alan Kent Gorg Court: Supreme Court of California Date: December 16, 1955 Citation:...