Legal Opinion

City of San Jose v. Garbett

California Court of Appeal

Decided November 24, 2010No. H034424PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

ELIA, J.

Appellant William Garbett seeks review of multiple injunctions granted to the City of San Jose (City) pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 527.8.1 Appellant contends that the orders, which restricted his *530conduct toward the mayor and city council, violated his constitutional rights to free speech, were not supported by sufficient evidence that he had made a credible threat, and were overbroad. We find no error and therefore will affirm the orders.

Background

Appellant describes himself as a “civic-minded gentleman with a penchant for following city government.” His…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Near v. Minnesota Ex Rel. OlsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1931
  2. Virginia v. BlackSupreme Court of the United States · 2003
  3. In Re Tobacco II CasesCalifornia Supreme Court · 2009
  4. Aguilar v. Avis Rent a Car System, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1999
  5. Clements v. T. R. Bechtel Co.California Supreme Court · 1954

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3Cited by14 opinions

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