Opinions of Significance

The following are cases for research.  Not all are "published" for citation in a court action, however, all are useful material for study of how courts are interpreting 527.6 law.

Adler v. Vaicius 1993, Meaning of Dismissal with prejudice; Prevailing Party

21 Cal.App.4th 1770 (1993)
27 Cal. Rptr.2d 32

THERESA ADLER, Plaintiff and Appellant,
v.
DION VAICIUS, …

Balboa Village Inn v. Lemen—SCOC - only specific defamation can be enjoined only after proof

Supreme Court of California decides that injunctions with very narrow and specific restrictions that …

Brain Research Labs v. Clarke CA1/3

Limits of Section 47 Litigation Privilege; Youtube solicitations

At Anti-slapp.org

DOC of opinion




Brekke v. Wills—Teenage Lovers Separated

This 2005 case is widely cited for some odd reasons.  Unfortunately, it has much in the way of sloppy …

Brisi v. Wallimann - Easements; Firearms order removed by DCA

Brisi v. Wallimann

California Court of Appeals
UNPUBLISHED, 2001 WL 1674575
December 24, 2001

Summary …

Byers v. Cathcart - not for property or parking disputes

Byers v. Cathcart, 57 Cal. App. 4th 805 - Cal: Court of Appeals, 2nd Appellate Dist., 

This is a highly …

City of San Jose v. Webster

For many years Webster accused a police officer of corruption.  Then he attempted to subpoena her.   …

Diamond View Limited v. Herz (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 612 [225 Cal.Rptr. 651]

Determined that corporations are not persons as used in 527.6 .  The legislature later created a new …

Dykstra v. Jones

 Dykstra v. Jones, Case No. B198079 (2d Dist., Div. 6 Aug. 21, 2008)

Ensworth v. Mullvain - cited case; on appeal "clear and convincing" disappears; actual damages are required.

"If, however, we interpret the court's comments to mean that no finding of actual damages had to be …

FREEMAN v. SULLIVANT - continuance not a right

Section 527.6 Does Not Create a Mandatory Right to a Continuance.


Parties and Attorneys:

Freeman, Tina : …

Galella v Onassis - U.S. Appeals - Photography Harassment

Ronald E. GALELLA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Jacqueline ONASSIS, Defendant-Appellee, John Walsh et al., …

GDOWSKI v. GDOWSKI Published 2009 - aggression by attorney can not be reason for restraint. 4th DCA

Filed 6/23/09

CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOURTH APPELLATE …

Grant v. Clampitt - playing a radio gets restraining order!

A noisy radio and a long-simmering feud between an elderly woman and her former landlord.  1995

HILL v. HILL, 79 Cal.App.2d 368 (1947) - advisory opinion and mootnesss

Since injunctions arising from 527.6 expire, the issue of mootness often arises at the appeal level.  …

In re Angelia P. 1981- Clear and Convincing Defined

In re Angelia P. , 28 Cal.3d 908 - cited by 

[S.F. No. 24184. Supreme Court of California. February …

Johnson v. Arlotta

Really bad decision filed 12/12/2011 from Minnesota which misinterprets and expands scope of previous …

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Wilson

On the Road to Restoring Spectral Evidence to California Courts

Judge Richard S. Whitney and Associate …

Krell v. Gray

Filed 2/16/05

CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION

 

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

 

SECOND APPELLATE …

KRUG v MASCHMEIER - attorney fees to prevailing defendant, Published Appeal

Filed 3/25/09

CERTIFIED FOR PARTIAL PUBLICATION*

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Kuzmich v Mexican Political Association

A humongous set of actions pitting teachers at a middle school who were under siege by a political action …

Laswell v. Laswell - Denial of Petition Right - UNPUBLISHED abuse by the Third DCA 8/3/2010

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Butte)

----

 

 

VIRGINIA L. LASWELL, …

Malatka v. Helm

PDF version

Rules of appealing request to modify and reconsideration.

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Filed 9/29/10 

McHolick v. Rubino

A rare full reversal due to the fact the main act of interest was NOT directed to the plaintiff at all, …

Mitchell v. Juarez - due process




Filed 12/2/11  Michell v. Juarez CA1/3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS

 

California Rules of …

Nebel v. Sulak

PDF of opinion


1

Filed 8/4/99 

CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION 

COURT OF APPEAL, FOURTH DISTRICT 

DIVISION TWO

Nora v. Kaddo - Due Process required


Defendants argue that the procedures applicable to


California Code of Civil Procedure § 527.6 are …

R. D. v. P. M.

PDF, Full Text, DCA Record

Danelski (R.D.) v. Mayans (P.M.) at the trial level

Note: the AOB of the unrelated …

Rainey v. Kaufman

PDF from DCA record

The AOB was co-authored a retired Appellate Justice and argues that R.D. v. P.M.

Ray v. Kent,

Commentary about "Losing Plaintiff In Civil Harassment Case Hit With $1,000 In Attorney’s Fees And $…

Robert O'BRIEN vs. Alan BOROWSKI

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court SJC-10866

Middle finger salute can be part of harassment of police …

Russell v Douvan - future harm required

 

 

Filed 9/30/03 

CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION 

 

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 

FIRST …

Schild v. Rubin (1991) - the BIG MAMA of Abuse of 527.6

Schild v. Rubin(1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 755 , 283 Cal.Rptr. 533

[No. B052727. Second Dist., Div. Five. …

Schraer v. BERKELEY PROPERTY OWNERS'ASSN

Schraer v. Berkeley Property Owners' Assn. (1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 719 [255 Cal.Rptr. 453]

Schraer v. Berkeley …

Sheldon Appel Co. v. Albert & Oliker (1989) 527.6 is not basis for a claim of malicious prosecution.

According to published case Siam v. Kizilbash

"We conclude that pursuant to the policy enunciated in 

Siam v Kizilbash - malicious prosecution barred

Cite as: 130 Cal.App.4th 1563, 31 Cal.Rptr.3d 368


Cited by Benchguide [§20.60]  Subsequent Malicious …

Smith v. Hance 11/10/2009—Motions to Augment

Shortly before filing their brief on appeal, respondents moved to augment the appellate record with (…

Sweeney v. Barker

A rare reversal with an interesting footnote 2 about refusing to declare the appeal moot citing  In …

Thomas v. Quintero - established anti-SLAPP can be used to strike a civil harassment 527.6 complaint, discusses lack of discovery

If the purpose of the civil harassment application is to stop Free Speech or access to government, if …

USA v Cassidy

Major Federal opinion regarding First Amendment protection of Twitter and BLOGS free speech and harassment …

Villarreal v. Gimbel UNPUBLISHED

This case is interesting because even as the appellant claimed First Amendment protection, the appeal …

Violations of Restraining Order

One lawyer's interpretation of what constitutes a violation of a restraining order.  Restrained person "…

Walker v. Birmingham 388 U.S. 207 (1967) - Collateral Bar Rule prohibits violation of unlawful order.

Collateral Bar Rule - disobeying an unlawful restraining order without first challenging it in court …

Walstad v. Franks - NOT PUBLISHED

Filed 7/27/10  Walstad v. Franks CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

 

California Rules of Court, rule 8.1115(a), prohibits …

Waters v. Munoz - describes De Novo; attorneys fees

Filed 6/21/10  Waters v. Munoz CA4/2

 

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS

 

California Rules of Court, …

Wolff v. Kemp - fees to prevailing defendant

CCP Section 527.6(i) “Prevailing Party” Language Is Broad, Rules the First District.

     Code of Civil …

Zarate v. Manuel - Appeal Costs Deadline Extended by 1013

Zarate v. ManuelCase No. A125662 (1st Dist., Div. 4 Mar. 30, 2010) Unpublished

Commentary about Zarate …


Nothing contained herein is tendered as nor should it be considered as legal advice.  What is legal is not necessarily justice.  Almost all of reality is non-"published", ergo, what is legally affirmed is always a retarded misrepresentation of reality.   Use at your own risk!