California Court of Appeal - Opinion Summaries

People v. Anderson

Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence
Defendant's convictions for continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 years and lewd act with a child under the age of 14 years, are...

Arias v. Kardoulias

Attorney's Fees, Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
The judgment of the superior court awarding $6,395 in attorney fees and costs against the plaintiff, arising from a wage claim suit in which she was...

In re Z.A.

Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Juvenile Law
Juvenile court's conviction of a minor-defendant for drug-related offenses is reversed and remanded, as the juvenile court committed reversible error...

People v. Jones

Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence
In a conviction of defendant for making a criminal threat and other offenses, trial court's decision to admit hearsay statements under the forfeiture...

Gillette Co. v. Franchise Tax Bd.

Administrative Law, Government Law, Tax Law
In a consolidated appeal of multiple taxpayers seeking a refund of approximately $34 million, claiming that the amended Rev. & Tax. Code, section...

People v. McKee

Criminal Law & Procedure, Sentencing
Trial court's judgment confirming defendant's indeterminate term civil commitment as a sexually violent predator (SVP) under the Sexually Violent...

In re I.J.

Family Law, Juvenile Law
The judgment of the Juvenile Court holding petitioner-father's five children dependents of the juvenile court is affirmed, as there is sufficient...

Chavez v. Glock, Inc.

Injury & Tort Law, Product Liability
In a suit for strict liability and related torts brought by a police officer against manufacturers and retailers of his gun and holster, arising from...

In re Christian P.

Family Law, Indian Law
A judgment declaring petitioner's two sons dependents of the court based on findings made by the trial court pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code...

Wohlgemuth v. Caterpillar Inc.

Attorney's Fees, Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection Law
Following a settlement of plaintiffs' suit brought under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, alleging that they purchased a motor home from the...