California Case Commentaries

Double Jeopardy Exception in Subsequent Murder Prosecution – People v. Scott

Date: Jul 15, 1997

Double Jeopardy Exception in Subsequent Murder Prosecution – People v. Scott Introduction Case Overview: In People v. James Robert Scott, the Supreme Court of California addressed significant issues...

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Clarification of Search Warrant Scope in People v. Bradford

Date: Jul 15, 1997

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Clarification of Search Warrant Scope in People v. Bradford Introduction People v. Bill Bradford (15 Cal.4th 1229, 1997) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Intent for Special Circumstances in Robbery-Related Death: PEOPLE v. RAMOS (1997)

Date: Jul 8, 1997

Establishing Intent for Special Circumstances in Robbery-Related Death: PEOPLE v. RAMOS (1997) Introduction PEOPLE v. RAMOS is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California in 1997. The case...

Affirming the Protection of Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege in Pretrial Proceedings: People v. Hammon

Date: Jul 8, 1997

Affirming the Protection of Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege in Pretrial Proceedings: People v. Hammon Introduction People v. Jerry Duane Hammon, 15 Cal.4th 1117 (1997), is a landmark decision by...

Fraudulent Inducement and Waiver in Arbitration: Nida Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group

Date: Jul 1, 1997

Fraudulent Inducement and Waiver in Arbitration: Nida Engalla et al. v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc., et al. Introduction The California Supreme Court case Nida Engalla et al. v. Permanente Medical...

Regulatory Fees vs. Taxes: Clarifying Proposition 13 in Sinclair Paint Co. v. State Board of Equalization

Date: Jun 27, 1997

Regulatory Fees vs. Taxes: Clarifying Proposition 13 in Sinclair Paint Co. v. State Board of Equalization Introduction Sinclair Paint Company v. State Board of Equalization is a pivotal 1997 decision...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Gary Dale Hines: Procedural Defenses and Capital Sentencing

Date: Jun 27, 1997

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Gary Dale Hines: Procedural Defenses and Capital Sentencing Introduction People v. Gary Dale Hines (15 Cal.4th 997) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

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...

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