Legal Opinion

Massey v. Sweeney

California Court of Appeal

Decided November 17, 1999No. F030580PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

WISEMAN, J.

There is a Spanish proverb that says, “Manana is often the busiest day of the week.” We recognize that many people do not adhere to the philosophy expressed by Benjamin Franklin, who wrote, “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” In spite of this, we gladly close the door on a case where appellant has taken the meaning of procrastination to new heights rarely seen even in the justice system. She is seeking back child support owed for children who would now be 49, 47, and 46 years old, *345respectively. Although the trial court correctly observed, “ma’am, you…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Douglas Aircraft Co. v. CranstonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1962
  2. Mudd v. McColganCalifornia Supreme Court · 1947
  3. Singer Co. v. County of KingsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975
  4. Gallo v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1988
  5. Leiden v. HudsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1979

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Krupnick v. Duke Energy Morro Bay, L.L.C.California Court of Appeal · 2004
  2. Tracy Press, Inc. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2008
  3. Boyer v. JensenCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2005
  4. Fogarty v. RasbearyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2000
  5. Greene v. CutlerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2000

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