# Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Co.

Canonical: https://californiapersonalinjurylaws.com/cases/aguilar/

Supreme Court of California, 2001. 25 Cal.4th 826, pp. 843, 850–851.

Reviewed by Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin; publisher reported approval 2026-11-04. The original review date was not supplied.

## Case background

Read the opinion for the full facts and procedural history.

## What 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.

## Limits

This was not an injury case. It does not set a timetable or promise a trial in every lawsuit.

## Opinion

https://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/4th/25/826.html