Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
Supreme Court of California · 2001
25 Cal.4th 826, pp. 843, 850–851
ATTORNEY REVIEWED
Reviewed by Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin
California State Bar #45226 ↗ · Approval recorded November 4, 2026
How we record review approvalWhat the court decided
The court explained when a judge can rule without a trial. The key is whether a real dispute over an important fact needs a trial.
Where the rule has limits
This was not an injury case. It does not set a timetable or promise a trial in every lawsuit.
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