What is the standard of review in cases where the trial court dismisses a cause of action based on the doctrine of judicial abstention?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Halo Unlimited, Inc. v. Cnty. of Riverside, E069612 (Cal. App. 2019):
"'In cases where the trial court dismisses a cause of action based on the doctrine of judicial abstention, the standard of review is abuse of discretion. [Citations.]' [Citation.]" (Klein v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (2012) 202 Cal.App.4th 1342, 1361.)
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