California Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Penalty in California: Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Samayoa (1997)

Date: Jun 20, 1997

Affirmation of Death Penalty in California: Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Samayoa (1997) Introduction People v. Richard Gonzales Samayoa (15 Cal.4th 795) is a significant case decided by the...

Torres v. Automobile Club: Clarifying Retrial Scope under Civil Code §3295(d) for Punitive Damages

Date: Jun 3, 1997

Torres v. Automobile Club: Clarifying Retrial Scope under Civil Code §3295(d) for Punitive Damages Introduction Torres v. Automobile Club of Southern California is a seminal 1997 decision by the...

Asgari v. City of Los Angeles: Limiting Damages in False Arrest Cases Under California Law

Date: Jun 3, 1997

Asgari v. City of Los Angeles: Limiting Damages in False Arrest Cases Under California Law Introduction In the landmark case Ardeshir Asgari v. City of Los Angeles et al., decided by the Supreme...

Scope of Complicity in Felony Murder: People v. Pulido Establishes Limits on Accomplice Liability

Date: May 30, 1997

Scope of Complicity in Felony Murder: People v. Pulido Establishes Limits on Accomplice Liability Introduction In People v. Pulido (1997) 15 Cal.4th 713, the Supreme Court of California addressed a...

People v. Holt: Upholding the Death Penalty and Juror Selection Standards in California

Date: May 20, 1997

People v. Holt: Upholding the Death Penalty and Juror Selection Standards in California Introduction People v. John Lee Holt is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of California on May 19,...

Continuing Duty in Sex Offender Registration: Wright v. Superior Court of Orange County

Date: May 13, 1997

Continuing Duty in Sex Offender Registration: Wright v. Superior Court of Orange County Introduction The case of James William Wright v. The Superior Court of Orange County addresses the critical...

Limited Duty of Care for Operators of Socially Beneficial Machinery: Parsons v. Crown Disposal Co.

Date: May 9, 1997

Limited Duty of Care for Operators of Socially Beneficial Machinery: Parsons v. Crown Disposal Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Parsons v. Crown Disposal Company (1997), the Supreme Court of...

Survival of Pain and Suffering Damages Post-Judgment: Sullivan v. Delta Air Lines

Date: May 6, 1997

Survival of Pain and Suffering Damages Post-Judgment: Sullivan v. Delta Air Lines Introduction The case of Alene M. Sullivan, as Special Administrator, etc., Plaintiffs and Respondent, v. Delta Air...

Waiver of Jury Trial Rights in California Criminal Proceedings: Analysis of People v. Jose Basilio Vera

Date: May 2, 1997

Waiver of Jury Trial Rights in California Criminal Proceedings: Analysis of People v. Jose Basilio Vera Introduction People v. Jose Basilio Vera (15 Cal.4th 269) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Establishing Precedence on Jury Instructions and Evidentiary Standards in People v. Carpenter

Date: Apr 29, 1997

Establishing Precedence on Jury Instructions and Evidentiary Standards in People v. Carpenter Introduction People v. David Joseph Carpenter (15 Cal.4th 312, 1997) is a landmark decision by the...

Western Security Bank v. Superior Court: Upholding the Independence Principle of Standby Letters of Credit

Date: Apr 8, 1997

Western Security Bank v. Superior Court: Upholding the Independence Principle of Standby Letters of Credit Introduction Western Security Bank, N.A. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is a...

People v. Jeffrey Gerard Jones: California Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence and Validates Administration of Antipsychotic Medication in Competency Proceedings

Date: Mar 11, 1997

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, consult a qualified attorney. People v. Jeffrey Gerard Jones:...

Clarifying Notice of Entry of Judgment and Timely Appeals under CCP Section 664.5: Insights from Van Beurden Insurance Services v. Customized Worldwide Weather Insurance Agency

Date: Mar 7, 1997

Clarifying Notice of Entry of Judgment and Timely Appeals under CCP Section 664.5: Insights from Van Beurden Insurance Services v. Customized Worldwide Weather Insurance Agency Introduction The case...

Article XIII B Section 6 Mandates: Requiring State Reimbursement for New Programs on Counties

Date: Mar 4, 1997

Article XIII B Section 6 Mandates: Requiring State Reimbursement for New Programs on Counties Introduction In the landmark case of County of San Diego v. The State of California et al. (15 Cal.4th...

Strict Intent Requirements for Felony-Murder Special Circumstances: People v. Sammy Marshall (1997)

Date: Feb 28, 1997

Strict Intent Requirements for Felony-Murder Special Circumstances: People v. Sammy Marshall (1997) Introduction People v. Sammy Marshall is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of California...

CUAFRA Section 24361: Scope of Cancellation Notice Requirements Limited to Post-Accident Filed Policies

Date: Feb 21, 1997

CUAFRA Section 24361: Scope of Cancellation Notice Requirements Limited to Post-Accident Filed Policies Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in Mary Ruth Escobedo v. Estate of...

Mandatory Declaration in Juvenile "Wobbler" Cases: In re MANZY W. and the Implications of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 702