California Case Commentaries

Single Offense Principle in Rape Under California Penal Code: People v. Arkell H. Craig

Date: Feb 21, 1941

Single Offense Principle in Rape Under California Penal Code: People v. Arkell H. Craig Introduction Content Warning: This commentary discusses legal aspects of rape cases. People v. Arkell H. Craig...

Limits of Liability Under Vehicle Code Section 402 and Standards for Prejudicial Counsel Misconduct in JONES D. WALLING v. DAVID K. KIMBALL

Date: Feb 18, 1941

Limits of Liability Under Vehicle Code Section 402 and Standards for Prejudicial Counsel Misconduct in JONES D. WALLING et al. v. DAVID K. KIMBALL et al. Introduction The case of Jones D. Walling et...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: Frank Abelleira v. District Court of Appeal of California

Date: Feb 8, 1941

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: Frank Abelleira et al. v. District Court of Appeal of California, Third Appellate District et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Frank Abelleira et al. v....

Voluntary Resignation and Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation: Bodinson Manufacturing Co. v. California Employment Commission

Date: Feb 8, 1941

Voluntary Resignation and Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation: Bodinson Manufacturing Co. v. California Employment Commission Introduction Bodinson Manufacturing Company v. California...

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Alimony Decrees: Biewend v. Biewend

Date: Jan 29, 1941

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Alimony Decrees: Biewend v. Biewend Introduction The case of Biewend v. Biewend, decided by the Supreme Court of California in 1941, addresses the critical...

Finality of Conviction and Automatic Disbarment: Phillips v. California Supreme Court

Date: Jan 18, 1941

Finality of Conviction and Automatic Disbarment: Phillips v. California Supreme Court Introduction In the landmark case of In the Matter of the Petition of Michael G. Phillips to Set Aside an Order...

Proper Representation in Derivative Actions after Stockholder Death: Insights from SAMTER v. KLOPSTOCK REALTY CO.

Date: Jan 11, 1941

Proper Representation in Derivative Actions after Stockholder Death: Insights from SAMTER v. KLOPSTOCK REALTY CO. Introduction SAMTER v. KLOPSTOCK REALTY CO. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...

Connor v. People: Establishing the Boundaries of Habeas Corpus and Waiver of Counsel Rights

Date: Dec 18, 1940

Connor v. People: Establishing the Boundaries of Habeas Corpus and Waiver of Counsel Rights 1. Introduction In the Matter of the Application of Frank S. Connor for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (16 Cal.2d...

Probate Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents with In-State Assets: Insights from In re Estate of Jean Estrem

Date: Nov 13, 1940

Probate Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents with In-State Assets: Insights from In re Estate of Jean Estrem Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of Jean Estrem, Deceased is a landmark...

Defining Undue Influence and Testamentary Capacity: Insights from Arnold v. Logan (1940)

Date: Nov 13, 1940

Defining Undue Influence and Testamentary Capacity: Insights from Arnold v. Logan (1940) Introduction The case of Hobart L. Arnold, Deceased versus Earl W. Peterson, heard by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying the Distinction between Necessary and Indispensable Parties in Probate Litigation

Date: Nov 8, 1940

Clarifying the Distinction between Necessary and Indispensable Parties in Probate Litigation Introduction The case The Bank of California, National Association v. The Superior Court of the City and...

Expanding Res Gestae Admissibility in Federal Employers' Liability Cases: Showalter v. Western Pacific Railroad

Date: Nov 5, 1940

Expanding Res Gestae Admissibility in Federal Employers' Liability Cases: Showalter v. Western Pacific Railroad Introduction Background: The case of Ruth Ann Showalter, as Administratrix, etc.,...

Statute of Limitations in Constructive Trust Actions: Insights from Bainbridge v. Stoner

Date: Oct 24, 1940

Statute of Limitations in Constructive Trust Actions: Insights from Bainbridge v. Stoner Introduction Bainbridge et al. v. Stoner et al. (16 Cal.2d 423), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Corroboration of Accomplice Testimony Reinforced in People v. Warren

Date: Aug 23, 1940

Corroboration of Accomplice Testimony Reinforced in People v. Warren Introduction People v. Jack Warren et al. is a landmark 1940 decision by the Supreme Court of California that addresses critical...

Concurrent Sentencing under Penal Code Section 654: Comprehensive Analysis of The People v. Kynette and Allen

Date: Jul 31, 1940

Concurrent Sentencing under Penal Code Section 654: Comprehensive Analysis of The People v. Kynette and Allen Introduction The People v. Earle E. Kynette and Roy J. Allen (15 Cal.2d 731) is a...

Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Convictions: Insights from The People v. John Newland

Date: Jul 23, 1940

Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Convictions: Insights from The People v. John Newland Introduction The People v. John Newland, 15 Cal.2d 678 (1940), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Establishing Conclusive Intent through Joint Tenancy: Insights from In the Matter of the Estate of Charles A. Gaines

Date: Mar 31, 1940

Establishing Conclusive Intent through Joint Tenancy: Insights from In the Matter of the Estate of Charles A. Gaines Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of Charles A. Gaines,...

Application of Res Judicata in Oil and Gas Royalty Litigation: SUTPHIN v. SPEIK

Date: Mar 1, 1940

Application of Res Judicata in Oil and Gas Royalty Litigation: SUTPHIN v. SPEIK Introduction The case of I.O. Sutphin v. Frederick A. Speik, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California in 1940,...

Affirming Charitable Institutions' Exemption from Tort Liability: Silva v. Providence Hospital of Oakland

Date: Dec 29, 1939

Affirming Charitable Institutions' Exemption from Tort Liability: Silva v. Providence Hospital of Oakland Introduction Silva v. Providence Hospital of Oakland, 14 Cal.2d 762 (1939), adjudicated by...

Reversal of Jury Verdict: Impact of Improper Speed Regulation Instructions in Civil Negligence Cases

Date: Oct 3, 1939

Reversal of Jury Verdict: Impact of Improper Speed Regulation Instructions in Civil Negligence Cases Introduction The case of Edward Westberg et al. v. Stanley H. Willde et al. adjudicated by the...