Legal Opinion
Annex British Cars, Inc. v. Parker-Rhodes
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 18, 1988No. A037457PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KING, J.
In this case we hold that sanctions cannot be imposed upon counsel for violating a local court rule (Code Civ. Proc., § 575.2) unless the court provides counsel with an opportunity to be heard prior to the imposition of the sanction.
The law firm of Brekhus & Williams appeals from an order imposing a $150 sanction. Although we believe a sanction is appropriate, and that the sanction imposed was eminently reasonable, we reluctantly reverse with directions to the superior court to hold a hearing to allow counsel to be heard on the sanctions issue.
Attorney Barry Wester of Brekhus &…
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