California Case Commentaries

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

Date: Feb 21, 1997

Mandatory Declaration in Juvenile "Wobbler" Cases: In re MANZY W. and the Implications of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 702 Introduction In the landmark case In re MANZY W., the Supreme Court...

Expanding Premises Liability: Duty of Landlords Over Adjacent Public Property

Date: Feb 1, 1997

Expanding Premises Liability: Duty of Landlords Over Adjacent Public Property Introduction Case: Gilardo C. Alcaraz, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Peter Vece et al., Defendants and Respondents. Court:...

Judicial Authority to Enjoin Gang-Related Public Nuisances: People ex rel. Gallo v. Acuna et al. (14 Cal.4th 1090)

Date: Jan 31, 1997

Judicial Authority to Enjoin Gang-Related Public Nuisances: People ex rel. Gallo v. Acuna et al. (14 Cal.4th 1090) Introduction The landmark case of People ex rel. Joan R. Gallo, as City Attorney,...

Negligent Misrepresentation in Employment References: Randi W. v. Muroc Joint Unified School District

Date: Jan 28, 1997

Negligent Misrepresentation in Employment References: Randi W. v. Muroc Joint Unified School District (14 Cal.4th 1066) Introduction The case of Randi W., a Minor, etc., Plaintiff and Appellant, v....

Reversal of Robbery Conviction in People v. Bradford: Implications for Miranda Rights and Jury Instructions

Date: Jan 24, 1997

Reversal of Robbery Conviction in People v. Bradford: Implications for Miranda Rights and Jury Instructions Introduction Case: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Mark Alan Bradford, Defendant...

Preservation of Judicial Sentencing Discretion Under the Three Strikes Law: An Analysis of The People v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Date: Jan 17, 1997

Preservation of Judicial Sentencing Discretion Under the Three Strikes Law: An Analysis of The People v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County Introduction The People v. Superior Court of Los Angeles...

Limits on Universal Employment-Related Drug Testing: Loder v. City of Glendale Establishes Distinction Between Current Employee Promotions and Job Applicants

Date: Jan 7, 1997

Limits on Universal Employment-Related Drug Testing: Loder v. City of Glendale Establishes Distinction Between Current Employee Promotions and Job Applicants Introduction LORRAINE LODER, Plaintiff...

Affirming Death Penalty under Special Circumstances: People v. Mayfield

Date: Jan 3, 1997

Affirming Death Penalty under Special Circumstances: People v. Mayfield Introduction The case of People v. Dennis Mayfield (14 Cal.4th 668, 1997) represents a significant decision by the Supreme...

Supreme Court Interpretation of Education Code §44919(b) Regarding Hiring Preferences for Athletic Coaches

Date: Jan 3, 1997

Supreme Court Interpretation of Education Code §44919(b) Regarding Hiring Preferences for Athletic Coaches Introduction In the landmark case of California Teachers Association et al. v. Governing...