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Keith v Buchanan

Background and Facts of Keith v Buchanan In November 1978, Brian Keith entered into a purchase agreement for a sailboat known as the ‘Island Trader 41’ from the defendants. The boat was marketed in sales… Keith v Buchanan

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Harris v Time, Inc

The case of Harris v Time, Inc. concerns a direct mail advertisement sent by Time, Inc. offering a seemingly free calculator watch to recipients, which later included additional terms and conditions requiring the purchase of… Harris v Time, Inc

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Riddle v Harmon (1980)

Citation: Riddle v. Harmon, 102 Cal.App.3d 524, 162 Cal.Rptr. 530 (Ct. App. 1980) Court: Court of Appeal of California, First District, Division Three Procedural History: The trial court ruled that Mrs. Riddle’s attempt to sever… Riddle v Harmon (1980)

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Reed v King

The case of Reed v King is a landmark decision in California real estate law that examines the duty of a seller to disclose non-physical defects that materially impact the value of a property. This… Reed v King

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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)