City of Santa Cruz v. Municipal Court

*95LUCAS, C. J.

I respectfully dissent. Like Justice Panelli, I am concerned that the majority’s holding will lead to burdensome demands for discovery in situations not contemplated by the Legislature. Fortunately, the Legislature retains the authority to review this decision and take appropriate responsive action.

PANELLI, J.

I respectfully disagree with the interpretation of the good cause requirement of Evidence Code section 1043, subdivision (b) offered by the majority opinion. Unlike the majority, I strongly believe that, in enacting Senate Bill No. 1436, 1977-1978 Regular Session (Stats.…