California Case Commentaries

Ensuring Due Notice in Judgment Revival: Thompson v. Cook

Date: Jul 16, 1942

Ensuring Due Notice in Judgment Revival: Thompson v. Cook Introduction The case K.W. Thompson v. Marie E. Cook et al. (20 Cal.2d 564), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on July 15, 1942,...

Implied Permission and Vicarious Liability: Insights from Blank v. Coffin

Date: Jun 25, 1942

Implied Permission and Vicarious Liability: Insights from Blank v. Coffin Introduction The case of Carol Blank v. Ian Coffin et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California in 1942, presents a...

State Supremacy in Pedestrian Traffic Regulation: Analysis of EDNA PIPOLY et al. v. FRANK BENSON et al.

Date: May 2, 1942

State Supremacy in Pedestrian Traffic Regulation: Analysis of EDNA PIPOLY et al. v. FRANK BENSON et al. Introduction In the landmark case of EDNA PIPOLY et al. v. FRANK BENSON et al., decided on May...

Taxpayer Enforcement of Competitive Bidding Requirements: Recovery of Illegally Expended Public Funds in County Contracts

Date: Apr 3, 1942

Taxpayer Enforcement of Competitive Bidding Requirements: Recovery of Illegally Expended Public Funds in County Contracts Introduction The case of J. Lester Miller v. J.M. McKinnon et al. (20 Cal.2d...

Independent Judicial Review in Administrative Actions: The E.W. Laisne Case

Date: Mar 17, 1942

Independent Judicial Review in Administrative Actions: The E.W. Laisne Case Introduction The case of E.W. Laisne, Appellant, v. The California State Board of Optometry et al., Respondents (19 Cal.2d...

Res Judicata in Bank Trust Disputes: Helen Bernhard v. Bank of Americanational Trust Savings Association

Date: Mar 7, 1942

Res Judicata in Bank Trust Disputes: Helen Bernhard v. Bank of Americanational Trust Savings Association Introduction The case of Helen Bernhard, as Administratrix, etc., v. Bank of Americanational...

Affirmation of Self-Executing Eminent Domain Provisions: Mary v. Rose Commentary

Date: Mar 5, 1942

Affirmation of Self-Executing Eminent Domain Provisions: Mary v. Rose Commentary Introduction Mary V. Rose et al. v. State of California et al. (19 Cal.2d 713), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying Interlocutory Decrees and Enforceability of Personal Service Contracts: Beach D. Lyon v. C.A. Goss (1942)

Date: Mar 4, 1942

Clarifying Interlocutory Decrees and Enforceability of Personal Service Contracts: Beach D. Lyon v. C.A. Goss (1942) Introduction Beach D. Lyon, as Administrator, etc., v. C.A. Goss et al. is a...

Reimbursement of County Aid to Indigent Relatives: Insights from COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES v. AZILE M. FRISBIE

Date: Mar 1, 1942

Reimbursement of County Aid to Indigent Relatives: Insights from COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES v. AZILE M. FRISBIE Introduction The landmark case of COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES v. AZILE M. FRISBIE, decided by the...

Equitable Relief in Cases of Incompetency: Insights from Olivera v. Grace

Date: Feb 21, 1942

Equitable Relief in Cases of Incompetency: Insights from Olivera v. Grace Introduction Olivera v. Grace (19 Cal.2d 570, 1942) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of California that...

Eagle Oil Refining Co. v. Prentice: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment under Section 437c

Date: Feb 19, 1942

Eagle Oil Refining Co. v. Prentice: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment under Section 437c Introduction The case of Eagle Oil Refining Co., Inc. v. B.H. Prentice (19 Cal.2d 553) adjudicated...

Habeas Corpus and the Constitutionality of Anti-Picketing Ordinances: In re Rufus Bell et al.

Date: Feb 14, 1942

Habeas Corpus and the Constitutionality of Anti-Picketing Ordinances: In re Rufus Bell et al. Introduction In the landmark case of In re Rufus Bell et al., on Habeas Corpus (19 Cal.2d 488), decided...

Establishing Premises Liability Through Negligent Maintenance: Hatfield v. Levy Brothers

Date: Oct 21, 1941

Establishing Premises Liability Through Negligent Maintenance: Hatfield v. Levy Brothers Introduction In the landmark case Frank R. Hatfield et al. v. Levy Brothers, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Net Listing Principle in Real Estate Brokerage: Haigler v. Donnelly

Date: Oct 2, 1941

Affirmation of Net Listing Principle in Real Estate Brokerage: Haigler v. Donnelly Introduction The case of C.F. Haigler et al., Respondents, v. Dottie Delphy Donnelly et al., Appellants (18 Cal.2d...

Accrual and Statute of Limitations in Pension Claims: Virginia M. Dillon v. Board of Pension Commissioners

Date: Aug 19, 1941

Accrual and Statute of Limitations in Pension Claims: Virginia M. Dillon v. Board of Pension Commissioners Introduction Virginia M. Dillon v. The Board of Pension Commissioners of the City of Los...

Limits of Summary Judgment in Contractual Disputes: Walsh v. Walsh (18 Cal.2d 439)

Date: Aug 19, 1941

Limits of Summary Judgment in Contractual Disputes: Walsh v. Walsh (18 Cal.2d 439) Introduction The case of John R. Walsh v. Miriam C. Walsh, decided by the Supreme Court of California on August 18,...

Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Property Transactions: Nettie L. Seeger v. A.J. Odell

Date: Aug 13, 1941

Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Property Transactions: Nettie L. Seeger v. A.J. Odell Introduction The landmark case of Nettie L. Seeger et al. v. A.J. Odell et al., decided by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Favorable Termination in Malicious Prosecution: Jaffe v. Stone (1941)

Date: Jun 24, 1941

Establishing Favorable Termination in Malicious Prosecution: Jaffe v. Stone (1941) Introduction The case of Jaffe v. Stone et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California in 1941, serves as a...

Actionable Inducement of Breach of Contract: Imperial Ice Company v. Wayne Rossier et al.

Date: Apr 30, 1941

Actionable Inducement of Breach of Contract: Imperial Ice Company v. Wayne Rossier et al. Introduction Imperial Ice Company v. Wayne Rossier et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Concurrent Non-Exclusive Easements for Water Mains: A Comprehensive Analysis of CITY OF PASADENA v. CALIFORNIA-MICHIGAN LAND AND WATER COMPANY

Date: Mar 9, 1941

Concurrent Non-Exclusive Easements for Water Mains: A Comprehensive Analysis of CITY OF PASADENA v. CALIFORNIA-MICHIGAN LAND AND WATER COMPANY Introduction The case of City of Pasadena v....