Browse 8 clear and convincing evidence standard cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case for lack of malice
Nichols v. Alghannam, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nichols, sued the defendant, Alghannam, for defamation, alleging that ...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Haun v. Pagano, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Haun, sued the defendant, Pagano, for defamation after Pagano made alleg...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
De Paolo v. Rosales, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, De Paolo, sued the defendant, Rosales, for defamation, alleging that...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights
In re K.G., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order terminating the parental rights of K.G...
Statements of Opinion Protected from Defamation Claims
Sproul v. Vallee, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Sproul, sued the defendant, Vallee, for defamation after Vallee posted...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Baer v. Tedder, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Baer, sued the defendant, Tedder, for defamation, alleging that Tedder m...
Conservator must prove sale of property is "necessary," not just beneficial
Conservatorship of A.H., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The conservator of A.H. sought to sell A.H.'s real property to pay for A.H.'s ...
Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Lack of Reunification
In re J.F., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a juvenile court's order terminating parental rights. The court af...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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