Faulkner v. California Toll Bridge Authority: Affirmation of Administrative Discretion Standards Introduction Faulkner et al. v. California Toll Bridge Authority et al. is a seminal 1953 decision by...
Reevaluation of Recrimination in California Divorce Law: Discretion Over Absolute Bar Introduction The case of Daisy M. De Burgh, Appellant, v. Albert Raymond De Burgh, Respondent (39 Cal.2d 858)...
Recognition of Dual Roles in Workers' Compensation and Malpractice: Duprey v. Shane Introduction Iva Mae Duprey v. Doctor Raymond Shane et al. is a landmark 1952 decision by the Supreme Court of...
Reversal Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct: People v. Leonard M. Kirkes Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Leonard M. Kirkes (39 Cal.2d 719), the Supreme Court of California addressed...
Severability of Liability and Damages in New Trial Motions: Analysis of Hamasaki v. Flotho Introduction The case of Toshio Hamasaki, a Minor, etc., vs. Fred W. Flotho, Sr., et al. adjudicated by the...
Establishing Res Ipsa Loquitur in Premises Liability: Rose v. Melody Lane of Wilshire et al. Introduction The case of Jacob B. Rose v. Melody Lane of Wilshire et al., Defendants; Pig'n Whistle...
Application and Affirmation of Res Ipsa Loquitur in Product Liability: Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Fresno Introduction The case of Mary E. Zentz v. Coca Cola Bottling Company of Fresno (1952)...
Scott v. Burke: Establishing the Coexistence of Res Ipsa Loquitur and Due Care Presumptions in California Law Introduction Scott v. Burke is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...
Severability in Judicial Appeals: American Enterprise, Inc. v. Walter S. Vanwinkle Introduction American Enterprise, Inc. v. Walter S. Vanwinkle is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Right to Counsel During Probation Revocation: Insights from In re Troy M. Levi Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in In re Troy M. Levi, on Behalf of Eddie D. Levi, on Habeas...
Prohibition Against Superior Court's Non-Compliance with Appellate Mandate in YOUNG v. HAMPTON Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in Hampton et al. v. Superior Court of Los...
Estate of Vivian Lingenfelter: Upholding Testamentary Capacity in the Absence of Clear Evidence of Undue Influence Introduction The Estate of Vivian Lingenfelter, Deceased v. Madge Tucker et al. (38...
Establishing Lessor Liability for Public Premises Safety: Hayes v. Richfield Oil Corporation Introduction The case of Edmund Hayes et al. v. Richfield Oil Corporation (38 Cal.2d 375) addressed the...
Recognition of Emotional Distress in Tort Law: State Rubbish Collectors Association v. Siliznoff Introduction State Rubbish Collectors Association (a Corporation) v. John W. Siliznoff (38 Cal.2d 330)...
Clarification of Lawful Arrests Without a Warrant for Public Offenses: Coverstone v. Davies Introduction Coverstone v. Davies, 38 Cal.2d 315 (1952), is a seminal case in California jurisprudence that...
Mandatory Right to Counsel in Preliminary Hearings and Plea Proceedings: In re O.D. James, on Habeas Corpus Introduction The case of In re O.D. James, on Habeas Corpus (38 Cal.2d 302) presents a...
PEOPLE v. CHESSMAN: Clarifying Penal Code §209 on Kidnapping for Robbery with Bodily Harm Introduction In the landmark case of PEOPLE v. CHESSMAN (1951) 38 Cal.2d 166, the Supreme Court of California...
Establishing Civil Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers in Malicious Prosecution: White v. Towers Introduction The case of Claude White v. Charles Towers, 37 Cal.2d 727 (1951), adjudicated by the...
Rescission of Bids for Unilateral Mistake: Kemper Construction Co. v. City of Los Angeles Introduction Case Citation: M.F. Kemper Construction Company (a Copartnership), Plaintiff and Respondent, v....
Clarifying First-Degree Murder: Premeditation and the Felony Murder Rule in People v. Felix Chavez Introduction People v. Felix Chavez, 37 Cal.2d 656 (1951), is a seminal case adjudicated by the...