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Daniel v. Wayans

Citations: 217 Cal. Rptr. 3d 143; 393 P.3d 916Docket: S240704

Court: California Supreme Court; May 10, 2017; California; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In this judicial opinion, the court has granted a petition for review, indicating that the case will be subject to further examination by the higher court. The immediate progression of the case is postponed as the court awaits a decision in a related matter, Park v. Board of Trustees of the California State University, S229728, which might impact the current case. Consequently, the court has deferred additional briefing in accordance with California Rules of Court, rule 8.520, until a future order is issued. This procedural decision reflects the court's consideration of interconnected cases and adherence to procedural norms, ensuring that the outcome in the related case is taken into account before proceeding further. The outcome for the parties involved remains pending as the court's decision on the related matter could influence the direction and resolution of the case at hand.

Legal Issues Addressed

Deferral of Additional Briefing

Application: Additional briefing in the current case is deferred following specific procedural rules until further notice.

Reasoning: Additional briefing will also be deferred in accordance with California Rules of Court, rule 8.520, until further order from the court.

Grant of Petition for Review

Application: The court has decided to grant the petition for review, indicating that the case will be evaluated further by the higher court.

Reasoning: The petition for review has been granted.

Postponement of Case Action

Application: The court has delayed further action on the case pending the resolution of a related matter.

Reasoning: Further action on the case is postponed while the court considers a related matter in Park v. Board of Trustees of the California State University, S229728.