California Case Commentaries

Ayres v. Burr: Upholding the Integrity of Writs of Attachment

Date: Mar 7, 1901

Ayres v. Burr: Upholding the Integrity of Writs of Attachment Introduction The case of E.S. Ayres v. John Burr, Sheriff, decided by the Supreme Court of California, Department Two, on March 6, 1901,...

Negligence of Attorney in Executor’s Accounts: Impact on Allowable Legal Fees

Date: Dec 12, 1900

Negligence of Attorney in Executor’s Accounts: Impact on Allowable Legal Fees Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of W.H. Kruger, Deceased presents a significant legal examination of...

Disqualification of Judges Due to Pecuniary Interest: Insights from Albert Meyer v. City of San Diego

Date: Jun 1, 1898

Disqualification of Judges Due to Pecuniary Interest: Insights from Albert Meyer v. City of San Diego Introduction The case of Albert Meyer v. City of San Diego et al. consolidated with San Diego...

Establishing Protective Boundaries in Self-Defense: Insights from THE PEOPLE v. JOHN T. NEWCOMER

Date: Sep 15, 1897

Establishing Protective Boundaries in Self-Defense: Insights from The People v. John T. Newcomer Introduction The People v. John T. Newcomer, 118 Cal. 263 (1897), is a landmark decision by the...

Strict Enforcement of Insurance Policy Warranties: McKenzie v. Scottish Union and National Insurance Company

Date: May 6, 1896

Strict Enforcement of Insurance Policy Warranties: McKenzie v. Scottish Union and National Insurance Company Introduction The case of W. H. McKenzie, Respondent, v. Scottish Union and National...

The People v. Charles Button: Establishing Limits on Self-Defense for Initial Aggressors

Date: Apr 3, 1895

The People v. Charles Button: Establishing Limits on Self-Defense for Initial Aggressors Introduction The People v. Charles Button is a landmark 1895 decision by the Supreme Court of California that...

Valid Transfer of Negotiable Instruments and Mortgages in Guardianship Cases: Insights from William Giselman v. M. Starr

Date: Apr 3, 1895

Valid Transfer of Negotiable Instruments and Mortgages in Guardianship Cases: Insights from William Giselman et al. v. M. Starr et al. Introduction William Giselman et al. v. M. Starr et al. (106...

Establishment of Homestead Rights for Surviving Spouse and Minor Children

Date: Sep 14, 1894

Establishment of Homestead Rights for Surviving Spouse and Minor Children Introduction The case of Herman W. Hoppe et al. v. Julia Hoppe, Appellant, W. A. Fountain, Respondent (104 Cal. 94)...

Imputed Knowledge in Agency: Establishing Constructive Notice in Wittenbrock v. Parker

Date: Mar 30, 1894

Imputed Knowledge in Agency: Establishing Constructive Notice in Wittenbrock v. Parker Introduction The case of Henry Wittenbrock v. John A. Parker et al. (102 Cal. 93, 1894) addresses pivotal issues...

Presumption of Jurisdiction in Annulment Proceedings: Eichhoff Estate Case Commentary

Date: Mar 13, 1894

Presumption of Jurisdiction in Annulment Proceedings: Eichhoff Estate Case Commentary Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of Gustave Eichhoff, Deceased, George Eichhoff, Appellant,...

Presumption of Continued Insanity in Criminal Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of The People v. W. R. Lane (101 Cal. 513)

Date: Mar 4, 1894

Presumption of Continued Insanity in Criminal Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of The People v. W. R. Lane (101 Cal. 513) Introduction The People v. W. R. Lane is a landmark decision rendered by...

Attachment Liens on Equitable Interests in Fraudulent Conveyances Against Nonresidents: Brown v. Campbell

Date: Dec 31, 1893

Attachment Liens on Equitable Interests in Fraudulent Conveyances Against Nonresidents: Brown v. Campbell Introduction A. M. Brown v. H. C. Campbell et al., 100 Cal. 635 (1893), adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Fiduciary Consent: Cox v. Delmas Establishes Boundaries on Recovering Funds

Date: Jul 22, 1893

Affirmation of Fiduciary Consent: Cox v. Delmas Establishes Boundaries on Recovering Funds Introduction The case of Jerome B. Cox, Respondent, v. D. M. Delmas, Appellant (99 Cal. 104) adjudicated by...

Establishing the Limits of Negligence and Contributory Fault in Railway Accident Cases

Date: Jan 6, 1893

Establishing the Limits of Negligence and Contributory Fault in Railway Accident Cases Introduction The case of Amelia S. Falls v. San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad Company (97 Cal. 114)...

California Supreme Court Upholds the Constitutionality of the Wright Act in Madera Irrigation District Case

Date: Dec 15, 1891

California Supreme Court Upholds the Constitutionality of the Wright Act in Madera Irrigation District Case Introduction In the landmark case "In the Matter of the Bonds of the Madera Irrigation...

Exemption of Public Buildings from Mechanic's Liens: An Analysis of Leonard Mayrhofer v. Board of Education

Date: May 19, 1891

Exemption of Public Buildings from Mechanic's Liens: An Analysis of Leonard Mayrhofer v. Board of Education Introduction The case of Leonard Mayrhofer v. The Board of Education of the City of San...

Misjoinder of Parties and Causes of Action in Joint Damages Claims: Analysis of Foreman v. Boyle

Date: Mar 11, 1891

Misjoinder of Parties and Causes of Action in Joint Damages Claims: Analysis of Foreman v. Boyle Introduction Foreman et al. v. Boyle et al. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Reaffirming Procedural Integrity in Vacating Void Judgments: Analysis of People v. Harrison (1890)

Date: Jun 24, 1890

Reaffirming Procedural Integrity in Vacating Void Judgments: Analysis of People v. Harrison (1890) Introduction People v. James V. Harrison et al., decided by the Supreme Court of California on June...

Void Judgment and Jurisdiction: Insights from The People v. W. F. Greene et al.

Date: Dec 24, 1887

Void Judgment and Jurisdiction: Insights from The People v. W. F. Greene et al. Introduction The People, Respondent, v. W. F. Greene et al., F. A. Hyde, Appellant (74 Cal. 400), adjudicated by the...

Authority and Continuity of Grand Juries: Analysis of James Gannon's Habeas Corpus Case

Date: May 23, 1886

Authority and Continuity of Grand Juries: Analysis of James Gannon's Habeas Corpus Case Introduction The case of James Gannon (69 Cal. 541), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on May 22,...