Narrative Opinion Summary
In the appellate case of David Lacagnina v. Comprehend Systems, Inc., the California Court of Appeal addressed a clerical issue concerning the accurate recording of legal counsel's names in its opinion dated August 3, 2018. The trial court proceedings were previously conducted under the jurisdiction of the San Mateo County Superior Court with Hon. Steven L. Dylina presiding. The appellate court identified a typographical error, specifically the misspelling of the appellant's counsel's name as 'Steven F. Henry,' which was corrected to 'Stephen F. Henry.' Counsel for the respondents included Gordon Rees, Don Willenburg, and Michael A. Laurenson. This amendment reflects the appellate court's commitment to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of its judicial records by exercising its authority to correct clerical errors. Such corrections ensure that legal documents accurately reflect the parties involved and uphold procedural correctness in the case documentation.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority of Courts to Amend Clerical Errorssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its inherent power to amend the record by correcting the misspelled name of the appellant's counsel, thus preserving the integrity of the judicial record.
Reasoning: The name of the appellant's counsel was misspelled as 'Steven F. Henry' and is amended to 'Stephen F. Henry.'
Correction of Typographical Errors in Judicial Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeal identified and amended a typographical error in the appellant's counsel's name within its opinion, demonstrating the court's authority to correct clerical mistakes in its records to ensure accuracy.
Reasoning: A typographical error in the California Court of Appeal's opinion dated August 3, 2018, regarding the case of David Lacagnina v. Comprehend Systems, Inc. has been corrected.