California Supreme Court Watch

#24-145 City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, S285426. (H050889; 101 Cal.App.5th 777; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 21CV391517.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issue: Is the issuance of pension obligation bonds to finance unfunded pension liability subject to the voter-approval requirement of article XVI, section 18, subdivision (a) of the California Constitution?

Petition for review granted; issues limited: 8/14/2024

Opening brief on the merits filed: 10/14/2024

Answer brief on the merits filed: 12/13/2024

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.