California Supreme Court
Apr. 24, 2013
State high court splits, less on ideology but on how much to rely on legislative history
The state Supreme Court, once noted for its unanamity, has issued a string of 4-3 rulings in recent months, reflecting a division between justices who cite the language of the law and those who rely more on its legislative history.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court has been both praised and criticized for its unanimity. Over a 12-month period in 2011-12, the court issued just one 4-3 decision, a reflection of the justices' willingness to find consensus on even the most divisive topics. But since August, the court has issued five 4-3 decisions in a mix of civil and criminal cases. The breakdown of the justices' positions defies ideological an...
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