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Cobbs v Grant

Citation 8 Cal.3d 229, 104 Cal. Rptr. 505, 502 P.2d 1 (Cal. 1972) Court Supreme Court of California Procedural History The plaintiff, Cobbs, brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Grant for negligence and failure… Cobbs v Grant

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People v Lauria (1967)

The 1967 California Court of Appeal case People v Lauria remains a foundational precedent in conspiracy law, particularly for its nuanced approach to distinguishing between knowledge and intent. This case raised important questions about the… People v Lauria (1967)

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Hammontree v Jenner (1971)

The landmark case of Hammontree v Jenner, decided by the California Court of Appeal in 1971, addressed pivotal legal questions surrounding liability in automobile accidents caused by unforeseen medical emergencies. This case remains significant in… Hammontree v Jenner (1971)

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People v Stamp (1969)

The case of People v Stamp (2 Cal.App.3d 203, 82 Cal. Rptr. 598, Cal. Ct. App. 1969) is a critical example of the application of the felony-murder rule in California. This doctrine imposes strict liability… People v Stamp (1969)

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Sackett v Spindler

The case of Sackett v Spindler, 248 Cal.App.2d 220, 56 Cal. Rptr. 435 (Cal. Ct. App. 1967), is a landmark ruling in contract law that highlights the consequences of breaching contractual obligations and the legal… Sackett v Spindler

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Haase v Cardoza

The case of Haase v Cardoza, 165 Cal.App.2d 35, 331 P.2d 419 (Cal. Ct. App. 1958), is a significant legal precedent in contract law, particularly regarding the enforceability of oral promises and the fundamental necessity… Haase v Cardoza

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Lonergan v Scolnick

The case of Lonergan v Scolnick, 129 Cal. App. 2d 179, 276 P.2d 8 (Cal. Ct. App. 1954), is a significant decision in contract law, particularly in understanding the distinction between an offer and an… Lonergan v Scolnick