Is an action that exceeds the scope of the applicable principles of the law an "abuse" or breach of the rules of law?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Magee, H037508 (Cal. App. 2012):

Moreover, action that transgresses the confines of the applicable principles of law is outside the scope of discretion and an "abuse" thereof. (City of Sacramento v. Drew (1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 1287, 1297.)

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