Legal Opinion

Kraus v. Walt Disney Productions, Inc.

California Court of Appeal

Decided October 31, 1963No. Civ. 27331PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtKingsley, J.

Access to the production lot of defendant studio is by means of a gate or turnstile. This turnstile resembles the ordinary revolving door, except that, instead of the usual glass panels, each panel or segment is composed of a series of metal bars. The gate is controlled by a button in the casting office, which button, when pushed, activates an electric current which releases a dog or catch. When the button is released, the dog reengages, stopping the rotation of the gate. The evidence indicates: (a) that, in order to permit access, the control button must be kept depressed during the full…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Nunneley v. Edgar HotelCalifornia Supreme Court · 1950
  2. Williams v. BridgesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1934
  3. Newman v. Los Angeles Transit LinesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1953
  4. Beresford v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.California Supreme Court · 1955
  5. Forman v. Alexander's MarketsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1956

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Clemens v. Regents of University of CaliforniaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1971
  2. Shifrin v. McGuire & Hester Construction Co.California Court of Appeal · 1966
  3. Philbrick v. WeinbergerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
  4. Pollock v. Standard Oil Co.California Court of Appeal · 1967

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