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Interesting Costs Discussion In Excessive Force Case.

October 8, 2015 by

In an excessive force wrongful death action against police officers, a jury found that two of the three officers did not use excessive force and the third did use excessive force, but, that force was not a substantial factor in causing the death. The court entered judgment in favor of defendants and awarded defendants costs […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Law Enforcement Law News, Legal News, Wrongful Death Law News Tagged With: § 1033.5(a), 190 Cal.Rptr.3d 693, 238 Cal.App.4th 1363, Civ.Proc., Civ.Proc. § 1033.5(a), Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5 subdivision (a), section 1033.5, subdivision (a)

“Moving On Is Easy. It’s Staying Moved On That’s Trickier.” Katerina Stoykova Klemer.

September 19, 2015 by

separate property

Family Code section 771, subdivision (a), provides that earnings and accumulations of a spouse while living separate and apart from the other spouse are separate property of the spouse. In this case, the couple was separated but still living in the same home. The Court of Appeal concluded Family Code section 771, subdivision (a), requires […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Family Law News, Legal News Tagged With: § 771(a), 189 Cal.Rptr.3d 835, 352 P.3d 401, 61 Cal.4th 846, Fam.Code § 771(a), Family Code section 771 subdivision (a), section 771, subdivision (a)

Jury Trial For Claim Of Express Indemnity.

September 11, 2015 by

Express Indemnity

Following summary judgments and settlements in litigation resulting from severe injuries in a hotel swimming pool, the only issues remaining were those raised in a cross-complaint brought by a party and its insurance company against the pool company to recover the amount it spent on the litigation based on a claim of express indemnity. The […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Contract Law News, Indemnity Law News, Legal News, Trial Law News Tagged With: § 337.1(a), 189 Cal.Rptr.3d 259, 238 Cal.App.4th 468, CCP § 337.1(a), Civ.Proc., Civ.Proc. § 337.1(a), Code of Civil Procedure section 337.1, section 337.1 subdivision (a), subdivision (a)

Appeal Or Order Granting Motion To Strike SLAPP-back Case Dismissed For Lack Of Jurisdiction.

August 24, 2015 by

SLAPPback

Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1, subdivision (a), subsection (13), states: “An appeal. . . may be taken from any of the following: [¶] (13) From an order granting or denying a special motion to strike under Section 425.16.” In the present case, the plaintiff/appellant had specifically pled the claim was a SLAPP-back cause of […]

Filed Under: Anti-SLAPP Law News, Appellate Law News, Legal News, Malicious Prosecution, Procedural Law News Tagged With: § 425.18, § 904.1(a)(13), 188 Cal.Rptr.3d 729, 237 Cal.App.4th 1065, CCP § 425.18, CCP § 904.1(a)(13), Civ.Proc., Civ.Proc. § 425.18, Civ.Proc. § 904.1(a)(13), Code of Civil Procedure section 425.18, Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1(a)(13), section 425.18, section 904.1(a)(13), subdivision (a), subsection (13)

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What Is Commercial Litigation and How Does It Affect Your Business?

May 23, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Every business, regardless of its size or industry, faces unique challenges. Among these, legal disputes can often be the most daunting and disruptive. Commercial litigation, a specialized area of law, serves as a framework for resolving disputes arising from business … Read More...

Common Types of Real Estate Fraud

May 21, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Real estate transactions are some of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Unfortunately, the complexity of these deals creates opportunities for fraud. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, knowing how to protect yourself and recognize … Read More...

Everything You Need to Know About Adverse Possession in California

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Adverse possession is a legal concept that might sound surprising—it allows someone to claim ownership of property they don’t legally own, as long as specific conditions are met. While this might bring to mind images of opportunists taking over abandoned properties, adverse … Read More...

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