Rufo v. Simpson
86 Cal.App.4th 573 (Cal. Ct. App. 2001) Cited 299 times
Finding that opening statement is not evidence
Bender v. Cnty. of L.A.
217 Cal.App.4th 968 (Cal. Ct. App. 2013) Cited 139 times 2 Legal Analyses
Holding that where an arrest is unlawful and excessive force is applied in making the arrest, there has been coercion in violation of the Bane Act
Seffert v. Los Angeles Transit Lines
56 Cal.2d 498 (Cal. 1961) Cited 233 times 1 Legal Analyses
Affirming award of hard-to-measure emotional distress damages
Gerard v. Ross
204 Cal.App.3d 968 (Cal. Ct. App. 1988) Cited 48 times
Observing "[t]o determine the validity of [a malpractice] allegation, the trier of fact is entitled to the benefit of expert evidence as to the proof of the prevailing standard of skill and learning in the same or similar locality and the propriety of particular conduct by the practitioner."
Section 580 - Relief grant to plaintiff
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 580 Cited 638 times 2 Legal Analyses
Limiting relief to amount stated in complaint