California Supreme Court

Danielle Bourhis, Plaintiffs and Appellants v. John Lord, Defendants and Respondents

March 4, 201356 Cal. 4th 320

Summary

The court held that a corporation's later revival of its suspended corporate powers validates a notice of appeal filed during the suspension, even when revival occurs after the appeal period has expired. It adhered to its longstanding precedent because the rule was workable, had engendered reliance, and could be changed by the Legislature if necessary.