Preservation of Jury's Role in Evaluating Presumptions: Smellie v. Southern Pacific Company Introduction Smellie v. Southern Pacific Company is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Establishing Boundaries for the Use of Alternate Jurors in Criminal Trials: People v. Howard Introduction People v. John Lee Howard (211 Cal. 322), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California in...
Jones v. City of Los Angeles: Balancing Zoning Enforcement and Property Rights Introduction Jones v. City of Los Angeles, 211 Cal. 304 (Supreme Court of California, December 31, 1930), is a landmark...
Tort Liability for Quasi-Municipal Corporations: Analysis of Angus Morrison et Ux. v. Smith Bros. Inc. et al. Introduction The case of Angus Morrison et Ux., Appellants, v. Smith Bros., Inc. (211...
Preservation of Statutory Rights in Pending Litigation: Krause v. Rarity (1930) Introduction The case of Betty K. Krause et al. v. John W. Rarity et al. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California...
Ratification of Emergency Contracts in Municipal Law: Los Angeles Dredging Co. v. City of Long Beach Introduction The case of Los Angeles Dredging Company v. City of Long Beach (210 Cal. 348)...
Establishment of First-Degree Murder Liability in Conspiracies to Commit Robbery Introduction The case of The People v. Alfred Boss et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on August...
Non-Retroactive Application of Statutory Modifications to Common Law Rights: Rose Callet v. G. Alioto Introduction Rose Callet v. G. Alioto (210 Cal. 65), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Prerogative in Bar Admissions: Brydonjack v. State Bar of California Introduction A.C. Brydonjack, Petitioner, v. The State Bar of California, Respondent is a landmark...
Appellate Review and Fact-Finding: Insights from H.I. Tupman et al. v. C.F. Haberkern et al. Introduction The case of H.I. Tupman et al., Appellants, v. C.F. Haberkern et al., Respondents (208 Cal....
Strict Compliance with Zoning Procedures Affirmed in R.W. Hurst v. City of Burlingame Introduction The case of R.W. Hurst v. City of Burlingame (207 Cal. 134), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
In re Harry Alpine: Establishing the Limits of Penal Code Section 1382 in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction The case of In re Harry Alpine on Habeas Corpus (203 Cal. 731), adjudicated by the...
Respondeat Superior and Proper Jury Instructions: Analysis of Louise Marie Douglas v. Southern Pacific Company Introduction The case of Louise Marie Douglas as Administratrix, etc., Respondent, v....
Judicial Standards in Fair Trials: Analysis of The People v. Paul F. Mahoney Introduction In the landmark case The People, etc., Respondent, v. Paul F. Mahoney, Appellant (1927), the Supreme Court of...
Res Judicata in Public Contractual Litigation: Comprehensive Analysis of PRICE v. Sixth District Agricultural Association Introduction The case of CHARLES C. PRICE et al. v. SIXTH DISTRICT...
Haines v. Commercial Mortgage Company: Establishing Clear Boundaries in Usury Law Introduction The landmark case of Francis S. Haines et al. v. Commercial Mortgage Company et al., adjudicated by the...
Holding Attorneys Accountable for Fiduciary Breaches through Corporate Fraud: Clark v. Millsap, 197 Cal. 765 (1926) Introduction The case of Ida A. Morgan Clark v. Homer C. Millsap et al.,...
Negligence and Pedestrian Safety: Insights from MRS. GALIPSA HATZAKORZIAN v. RUCKER-FULLER DESK COMPANY Introduction In the landmark case of MRS. GALIPSA HATZAKORZIAN, as Administratrix, etc.,...
Refinement of Testamentary Capacity Standards: In re Estate of Clara Anna Perkins Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of Clara Anna Perkins, Deceased, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Inclusivity of Penal Code Section 107 in Escape Offenses: Haines v. State (1925) Introduction The case of Haines v. State (195 Cal. 605, 1925) presents a pivotal interpretation of Penal Code Section...