<< endobj In California, a contract is a legal agreement made between at least two parties. 43 0 obj Unless they do things very differently in Florida, I cant picture a scenario where that would ever be useful. /StructParents 8 /Group 90 0 R None of these exhibits were necessary, and offer nothing of benefit except to the opposition, who can now rely on all of them for a demurrer. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Progress (2019) 402 F. Supp. 385 0 R] )4 If the action is based on an alleged breach of a written contract, the terms must be set out verbatim in the body of the complaint or a copy of the written instrument must be attached and incorporated by reference. 0000070540 00000 n There, the plaintiff did a really sloppy job of alleging the terms of the agreement, but the Court of Appeal found that the demurrer should have been overruled. Im not saying you should never attach a contract to a complaint, but just take a moment to consider whether you are painting yourself into a corner by alleging that the attachment is the operative contract. (There are some exceptions, but this is not a treatise on demurrers.). /Type /Page What is a Contract? /Contents [177 0 R 178 0 R 179 0 R] the exhibits are court orders, emails, transcripts and sworn affidavits, Also if the plaintiff attached the contract in a breach of contract claim., do i need to attach the same contract in my response. /Resources 181 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R Code 1556. (Heritage Pacific Financial, LLC v. Monroy (2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 972. [[6T-55&, /Resources 151 0 R endobj /Tabs /S is short for incorporated, and LLC is short for Limited Liability Company. 302 0 R 303 0 R 304 0 R 305 0 R 306 0 R 307 0 R 308 0 R 309 0 R 310 0 R 311 0 R The purpose of invoice reconciliation is to confirm that the data entry is correctly matched with every invoice. /Tabs /S 52 0 obj This is more difficult, for it requires a careful analysis of the instrument, comprehensiveness in statement, and avoidance of legal conclusions. endobj /Tabs /S ), If a defendant fails to perform under all or a portion of a contract but does not repudiate the contract, and expresses a willingness to perform under the contract, the plaintiff may treat such non-performance as a total breach of the contract if the plaintiff believes performance is either unlikely or would be forthcoming only when it suited the defendants convenience. /Contents [197 0 R 198 0 R 199 0 R] 18 [447 0 R 448 0 R 449 0 R 450 0 R 451 0 R 452 0 R 453 0 R 454 0 R] 349 0 R] /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] ), If the defendant voluntarily puts it out of his power to do what he has agreed to in the contract, then he has breached the contract by an implied repudiation and is immediately liable for such breach, even though the time specified for performance has not yet expired. 3) 40% of business experience challenges in the supply chain. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 11 0 obj After responding to your comment, I saw that you posted it in response to my article on attaching documents to complaints. /Annots [] 2014-03-28T14:35:07-08:00 34 [602 0 R 603 0 R 604 0 R 605 0 R 606 0 R 607 0 R 608 0 R 609 0 R] Are you really going to file a declaration that states, Cross-Defendant wrote to me on June 1, 2021, stating that he received my payment. 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I was able to explain the basis for the inconsistencies, and the court overruled the demurrer. /Contents [127 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R] ?NE'&CRdJY&3]r=w&LV'^$ 8MxSp& >> *io=>SR;-V 6Io+3^tdt'a% Heres how it plays out when an attorney is overzealous in attaching exhibits. /Contents [117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R] /Contents [247 0 R 248 0 R 249 0 R] /StructParents 24 endobj Generally, small businesses are S Corps, and major companies are C Corps, e.g., Apple, Microsoft, Caterpillar, John Deer, etc. /Type /Page /RoleMap 51 0 R endobj To recover damages from the defendant for breach of contract in California, the plaintiff must prove all of the following: (1) that plaintiff and defendant entered into a valid contract; (2) that plaintiff performed under the contract or that performance was excused; (3) that the defendant failed to perform under the contract; (4) that plaintiff was harmed; and (5) that defendants breach of contract was a substantial factor in causing the plaintiffs harm. 18 0 obj 0000036571 00000 n /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] As satisfying as attaching documents to the complaint may feel, doing so can doom the case. %PDF-1.5 % ), The plaintiff must prove that he has fulfilled his obligations and complied with any, and all, conditions and agreements of the contract that he is required to perform. /Tabs /S Civ. /Annots [] 396 0 R] I have disposed of a number of cases over the years based on exhibits plaintiffs counsel chose to attach to the complaint. WebContractBreach of Contract/Warranty (06)Breach of Rental/LeaseContract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction)Contract/Warranty Breach-Seller Plaintiff (not fraud or ), Any breach, total or partial, which causes a measurable injury, gives the injured party a right to compensatory damages. An apparent consent is not real or free when obtained through duress. 0000002346 00000 n A sole proprietor is someone who owns an unincorporated business by himself or herself. << 555 0 obj <>stream /Resources 261 0 R /Macrosheet /Part /Parent 2 0 R complaint, while the gravamen of /Tabs /S 1 319 0 R 2 320 0 R 3 [321 0 R 322 0 R 323 0 R 324 0 R 325 0 R 326 0 R] But the attorney had attached an email to establish the breach, and that email showed that the plaintiff was already claiming breach more than two years before the filing of the complaint. /Annots [] He attached invoices, emails between the parties, his demand letter, and the responsive letter from opposing counsel. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Call now: 800-484-4610 /Type /Page xX]o8}7@a\E$mO,v4H^I'G%(~e./&\hO_.&!Qv{+ ?_L>[c{{9@<6/uAVclL=Ga&1 TB5*gkr 'in{NwdC5Pd1/N/Ve&^T^T^gEDI81NrJUefAIX>\u,@00!c:zC8"MZ$h`;8qtBtT>Y-YIjJw?K6c'pDjgQF3:hvZ%' J;alQ{?>%,IA:y/(COnyi5@[v.\8FN;F=Gg+43|u|?q)K~EYUSsA)X>V+H2KkPlF1G7%gG3AAJdNiYqSz.on~>Kgk [D;_,{;*Ue Xl)r)\)_l=7G|hf9%b:S;O;:`Z mJU8 80!zgE Lets give the attorney the benefit of a doubt as to his decision to attach the contract, but there was no justification for the other 11 exhibits. Undue influence consists: (1) in the use, by one in whom a confidence is reposed by another, or who holds a real or apparent authority over him, of such confidence or authority for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage over him; (2) in taking an unfair advantage of anothers weakness of mind; or (3) in taking a grossly oppressive and unfair advantage of anothers necessities or distress. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R The small business owners that make $250,000 a year or more tend to be manufacturing executives and those who run holding companies. KOx g tGN5#l[pc![I?^W $t The first way of dealing with a toxic business partner is to schedule a meeting to discuss your concerns calmly. Attaching and incorporating it saves you the time of having to summarize the parts of the contract that provide background (and thus may be necessary to allege to defeat a motion to dismiss) but are not directly relevant to the dispute. /Annots [] /Group 165 0 R Company culture can more be described as core values or operating principles used to set the tone for the company's overall operations and success. To the extent the author tells a war story, the outcome of any case will depend on the facts specific to that case. /Type /Page 43 [690 0 R 691 0 R 692 0 R 693 0 R 694 0 R 695 0 R 696 0 R 697 0 R 698 0 R 699 0 R] /StructParents 27 /Parent 2 0 R endobj I had to take a moment to vent. /Type /Page 1985) ), A defendant cannot be liable for breach of contract until the time specified for performance has arrived. In pleading the performance of conditions precedent in a contract, it is not necessary that the plaintiff state the facts showing such performance, but it may be stated generally that the plaintiff duly performed all the conditions on his or her part, and if such allegation be controverted, the party pleading must establish, on the trial, the facts showing such performance. /Resources 141 0 R A contract in writing may be modified by a contract in writing or by an oral agreement to the extent that the oral agreement is executed by the parties. /Resources 176 0 R /Group 190 0 R 45 0 obj WebThis form is a Complaint for Specific Performance and in the Alternative for Breach of Contract. See-To state a cause of action for breach of contract, Otworth must plead the contract, his performance of the contract or excuse for nonperformance, Southern Pacifics breach and the resulting damage. 1 + 1 = ?Please prove that you are human by solving the equation *. << /Parent 2 0 R ; VIOLATION OF CAL. If the business name is a registered service mark or trademark, another business cannot have the same name because it violates trademark law. /S /Part /Parent 2 0 R /Group 60 0 R Civ. 3[_ciaYg This site seeks to present information in a hopefully entertaining manner. << endobj >> Good luck to you and your son. 5 0 obj /Contents [278 0 R 279 0 R 280 0 R] 25 0 obj endobj 0000007411 00000 n Code 1567(5). <>stream 50 0 obj Brad Nakase, Attorney. Even in a breach of contract action, you dont have to attach the contract (at least not here in California). Code 430.10(g). WebThe general measure of damages for breach of contract in California is set forth in Civil Code Section 3300: For breach of an obligation arising from contract, the measure of damages, except where otherwise expressly provided by this code, is the amount which will compensate the party aggrieved for all the detriment proximately caused thereby, Notify me of follow-up comments by email. >> 0000001588 00000 n /Tabs /S (PLD-C-001 (1)) Tells the court and the other side that you contend that the other side broke an agreement (breached a WebPlaintiffs filed suit against Husband and Wife to recover the $6,699.35 based upon the following causes of action stated in the first amended complaint: First cause of action (against Wife): breach of contract. /Resources 111 0 R xU[OAdM{Lvl;5A &I`Bs !3k37=3>T[;{@pk?C^ppTm{"WJvB5R]3 (L*~5=hK%+e#99) Proc. /Type /Page To form a corporation in California follow these steps: 1) Write a one page Article of Incorporation, 2) File the Article of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State, 3) Elect corporate board of directors, 4) File Statement of Information with Secretary of State. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Glad I was able to help. Starting Your Own Law Firm Choosing Your Office Space, Starting Your Own Law Firm Equipping Your Office, Number 1 Rule for a Satisfying Law Practice, Adding Profit by Shedding Preconceived Notions, How to use Freemiums to Market Your Law Firm, How to use Flat Fees for a Profitable Practice, How to use a Podcast to Market Your Law Firm. << /StructParents 18 /Filter /FlateDecode For example, if the author refers to himself as the Sultan of SLAPP or the Pharaoh of Free Speech, it should not be assumed that he is actually a Sultan or a Pharaoh. You must offer evidence that the other party failed to complete their part of the agreement, perpetrating a material breach of contract in /Group 195 0 R The problem with doing so is that anything you attach to a complaint becomes an allegation. https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a99ddbc7-1043-46d9-aecd-9acff311759c. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 2 0 obj Cq=&G0 g9hxpU+g3/`(k,zL790 gJq ^$ ^$ ^y h90 gXk,zLEAI8E+gs/` /A 824 0 R >> A personal assistant scam typically involves a perpetrator putting out an ad to hire a personal assistant. Both protect company owners from personal liability for business obligations. stream /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /Parent 2 0 R (Planned Parenthood Fedn. There must be sufficient consideration in order to have a valid contract. 22 [487 0 R 488 0 R 489 0 R 490 0 R 491 0 R 492 0 R 493 0 R 494 0 R 495 0 R 496 0 R endobj (Ibid. << Stick to the Budget, 4. /StructParents 40 The attorney has seriously over-pleaded the case, and that is a topic for another day, but he has also attached 12 exhibits. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /StructParents 38 endobj /Filter /FlateDecode /StructParents 46 /Contents [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R] You have no idea how much back and forth I have gone through with my son who is pro se. /Group 75 0 R What Can You Do with a Toxic Business Partner? The original complaint would still have to be served along with the FAC, but my question is: would defendants be able to request judicial notice of an exhibit attached to the original complaint if their demurrer was technically to the FAC, which has no exhibits? A contract is an agreement to do or not to do a certain thing and gives rise to an obligation or legal duty that is enforceable in an action at law. Civ. If you have been sued in California for breach of contract or are considering suing another company or person for breach of contract, please contact one of the experienced litigation attorneys at Eanet, PC by email or by calling (310) 997-4185. Rptr. 38 [643 0 R 644 0 R 645 0 R 646 0 R 647 0 R 648 0 R 649 0 R 650 0 R 651 0 R 652 0 R x @@E0f}XiV"Q(H >> A plaintiff cant plead around a problematic allegation in order to defeat a demurrer or motion to strike. 484 0 R 485 0 R 486 0 R] >> endobj See exhibit B to the cross-complaint. Here in California, that would be improper, since all motions must be self-contained. << A partnership is the simplest business structure where two or more people are owners of a business. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Resources 54 0 R 2014-03-28T14:51:07-07:00 3 0 obj It would have less significance in federal court. /BS 825 0 R (2) provide within the complaint a verbatim rendering of the written contract (which would be a waste of time). endobj /Type /Page << endobj (Plotnik v. 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Neiman to resolve the question of Independent State Legislature (ISL) theory. endobj endobj 0000078890 00000 n /Parent 2 0 R (Ibid.). /Type /Catalog WebStan Burman Description: This sample California complaint for breach of contract and common counts for California includes causes of action for open book account, account /Contents [242 0 R 243 0 R 244 0 R] when I go to court? Civ. Code 1576-1578. /Resources 91 0 R /Type /Page /Group 140 0 R endobj /Resources 161 0 R P. 1.130 specifically requires a plaintiff to attach a copy of the contract to the complaint. OcrToolkit; modified using iText 5.3.3 2000-2012 1T3XT BVBA (AGPL-version) Begin Planning Early, 3. 549 0 R 790 0 R 791 0 R 560 0 R 561 0 R 792 0 R 793 0 R 794 0 R 577 0 R 578 0 R << 42 0 obj The case can only be decided by a dispositive motion or trial, and any evidence can be presented at that time. /StructParents 17 /StructParents 22 >> 0000010082 00000 n A fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care in law. /Contents [272 0 R 273 0 R 274 0 R] WebA breach of contract occurs whenever a party who entered a contract fails to perform their promised obligations. x]mSA$wwm)Y6i~Hwr.lr/K~dX.w.\#}~o;4S0N(,ww~790f7;Q4cHi2 MN~[{Wg;H72awg7qw/d? 46 [727 0 R 728 0 R 729 0 R 730 0 R 731 0 R 732 0 R 733 0 R 734 0 R 735 0 R 736 0 R endstream endobj x+ | WebStep 1: Review the Summons and Complaint Carefully read the Summons and Complaint you receive, to determine the specifics of the case, including who is suing you, why you 36 0 obj The four basic elements of breach of contract are: A written contract may be pleaded either by its termsset out verbatim in the complaint or a copy of the contract attached to the complaint and incorporated therein by referenceor by its legal effect. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] << 10 [375 0 R 376 0 R 377 0 R 378 0 R 379 0 R 380 0 R 381 0 R 382 0 R 383 0 R 384 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R] I actually address Floridas rule regarding attachments in the comments. You must get a permit to sell food from home from the county health department in California. For Inc., where the owner elected to be an S corporation, the profit and loss are passed to its shareholders, whereas income and loss in an LLC flow through to the members. 51 0 obj endobj /Annots [] /Tabs /S Civ. /Parent 2 0 R Im a pro se plaintiff as well, only because the amount of my suit is small enough (about $12,000) that if I prevailed, the award would probably be only slightly more than the attorneys fees and if I lost, Id be out the attorney fees in addition to not recovering anything. /Parent 2 0 R 632 0 obj<]>>stream endobj Lack of consideration would render the contract invalid and there would be no breach of contract claim as there is no contract. Normally, even with that email in hand, I could not have offered it to support a demurrer, but since the email made clear that the action was barred, my demurrer was sustained without leave to amend. /Contents [232 0 R 233 0 R 234 0 R] 41 0 obj /Type /Page How to Get Rid of a 50 50 Business Partner. << /Group 265 0 R /Group 125 0 R hbbd``b`Z$N $.VY` E /Tabs /S Have the Right Insurance, 5. WebUnder an unjust enrichment theory, restitution may be awarded either (1) in lieu of breach of contract damages, where an asserted contract is found to be unenforceable or ineffective, or (2) where the defendant obtained a benefit from the plaintiff by fraud, duress, conversion, or similar conduct, but the plaintiff has chosen not to sue in tort. An accord is an agreement to accept, in extinction of an obligation, something different from or less than that to which the person agreeing to accept is entitled. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /StructParents 26 Rule 1.130 states: All bonds, notes, bills of exchange, contracts, accounts, or documents upon which action may be brought or defense made, or a copy thereof or a copy of the portions thereof material to the pleadings, shall be incorporated in or attached to the pleading. /Annots [] 0000052690 00000 n /Parent 2 0 R /Tabs /S 15 0 obj A verbal contract is valid when contractual elements are satisfied, such as evidence of an offer, acceptance of the offer, and consideration which is an exchange of value between the parties. In California Superior Courts, for a Breach of Written Contract cause of action, it is required to either; (1) attach the written contract to the complaint, or (2) provide (Schaefer v. Williams (1993) 15 Cal.App.4th 1243.). 47 752 0 R] >> /Type /Page << %PDF-1.5 /Type /Page /Type /Page << /Type /Page The doctrine of unclean hands expresses that one may not take advantage of his own wrong. 33 [596 0 R 597 0 R 598 0 R 599 0 R 600 0 R 601 0 R] /Type /Page /Tabs /S /Annots [] /Contents [222 0 R 223 0 R 224 0 R] /StructParents 23 >> 11 [386 0 R 387 0 R 388 0 R 389 0 R 390 0 R 391 0 R 392 0 R 393 0 R 394 0 R 395 0 R endobj In 30 years of practice, Ive never been met with a demurrer on the basis that the contract was not attached. /Type /Page /Group 85 0 R 20 0 obj 0000070676 00000 n /Group 145 0 R I think it is good practice to refer to the oppositions attachments, and I have never been chastised for doing so. /Group 70 0 R (Habitat Trust for Wildlife, Inc. v. City of Rancho Cucamonga (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 1306. /Resources 226 0 R Civ. This includes a party who prevents fulfillment of a condition of his own obligation under a contract. >> >> /Annots [] (Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition, LLC v. Town of Mammoth Lakes (2010) 191 Cal.App.4th 435. WebElements of a Breach of Contract Claim. endobj This form is a Cross-Complaint for Damages. And that is how I once defeated a complaint with an over-zealous exhibit-attacher. /StructParents 3 /Tabs /S << /Pages 2 0 R Generally, the limitations period is four years for written contracts. A breach of contract, however, can become a fraud claim. /Annots [] The obligation to perform is not excused or discharged by a temporary impossibility, it is merely suspended, unless the delayed performance becomes materially more burdensome or the temporary impossibility becomes permanent. /StructParents 31 In the case of a wrongful death/medical negligence, should I not attach pertinent medical records on USB/CD? /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Dialogsheet /Part endobj Cause of ActionBreach of Contract. App. ; DECLARATORY >> <>stream Easy peasy lemon breezy. Unconscionability ensures that an unsophisticated party is not taken advantage of by a sophisticated party. /Annots [] 31 0 obj /P 3 0 R %%EOF /StructParents 43 >> Wise v. Superior Court illustrates the point. endobj /Contents [72 0 R 73 0 R 74 0 R] I had pretty much decided to just tell the story in my complaint without benefit of attachments, but your clear and concise and made me more secure in my decision. /Contents [107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R] /Rect [71.8000030518 696 226.4299926758 708] 39 [655 0 R 656 0 R 657 0 R 658 0 R 659 0 R 660 0 R 661 0 R 662 0 R 663 0 R 664 0 R] Similarly, if the strategy is to intimidate the other side into settlement by showing the vast amount of evidence supporting the case, that strategy can be accomplished without attachments to the complaint. /Contents [112 0 R 113 0 R 114 0 R] If the defendant never answers, then you will provide them with the prove-up package or at the default prove-up hearing. /Parent 2 0 R 19 [455 0 R 456 0 R 457 0 R 458 0 R 459 0 R 460 0 R 461 0 R 462 0 R 463 0 R 464 0 R] Iry| VV'dpg#K,>pI !*>XDpw,lLOFx$"w\Ac)!nOn]:X{F-._' 2?i$D?~%0 EyUN1BD+d%P_1xnG?FkI0MdN>q?k,0!3N?^m,:LFc8r ,JYBC7/]]M?oe)>Z 1A/mG{wc,A% startxref /Contents [102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R] /Resources 156 0 R endobj /Contents [167 0 R 168 0 R 169 0 R] 27 0 obj /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI] >> Webthe verified complaint or cross-complaint demands more than $1,000.) << On December 5, 2014, three years and three days following the close of escrow, Vera filed a complaint against REL-BC and SNL alleging causes of action for negligence, breach of contract, fraud, breach of warranty and negligent misrepresentations. To recover damages from the defendant for breach of contract in California, the /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] << 586 0 R] <<794CF24FE08A6948848DD1CFC6F0B3C5>]/Prev 104940>> xref No papers shall be unnecessarily annexed as exhibits.. 5 [330 0 R 331 0 R 332 0 R 333 0 R 334 0 R 335 0 R 336 0 R 337 0 R 338 0 R] endobj /ParentTreeNextKey 48 /StructParents 11 /Annots [] /Diagram /Figure The complaint alleged that parties had entered into an oral agreement, and that the contract had been breached just shy of two years before the complaint was filed. <> The result of any case discussed herein was dependent on the facts of that case, and the results will differ if based on different facts. <> state is Florida, Thank you, this was a very well put together article and comments. 26 0 obj /K [753 0 R 321 0 R 322 0 R 323 0 R 754 0 R 755 0 R 756 0 R 332 0 R 757 0 R 335 0 R /Type /Page How to Incorporate a Small Business in California? endobj << /Contents [157 0 R 158 0 R 159 0 R] << In line 4 you stated that the Rule says that only the material portions of the complaint need be attached. /StructParents 7 30 [568 0 R 569 0 R 570 0 R 571 0 R 572 0 R 573 0 R 574 0 R 575 0 R] << K?/`0vOX`HiVYkV~ WebBreach of Contract Law in California. /Tabs /S 0000002507 00000 n endstream >> when I go to court? Proc. Factual summaries are entirely accurate in the sense of establishing the legal scenario, but are changed as necessary to protect the privacy of the clients. /Footer /Sect /Type /Page This is not true in all jurisdictions; Fla. R. Civ. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Type /Page The profit formula in accounting calculates the net gains or losses incurred by the business for a period by subtracting the total expenses from the total income: Total Income Total Expenses - Profit. and I have proof of my allegations do I want to attach exhibits proving my allegations. /Type /Page endobj Being mostly a Pro Se litigant articles like this are extremely helpful. /Resources 96 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Annots [] so, when do I need these documents? /Parent 2 0 R 566 0 R 567 0 R] endobj (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th. 0000006933 00000 n d. If you are being sued with a complaint check the first box under Answer-Contract and put the name of the plaintiff who is suing you. /Resources 246 0 R >> 2 0 obj (Brawley v. J.C. Interiors, Inc. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 1126.). 8 0 obj (g). state is Florida. 6.) 4 0 obj WebA Checklist of key issues to consider when pleading a breach of contract claim under California common law in California state and federal court. uuid:1cca6f08-f18e-4873-846e-25840210a606 WebTo prevail on a cause of action for breach of contract, the plaintiff must prove (1) the contract, (2) the plaintiffs performance of the contract or excuse for nonperformance, (3) the defendants breach, and (4) the resulting damage to the plaintiff. (Richman v. Hartley (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 1182, 1186.