Under the facts of this case, we conclude that the trial court has the inherent power to dismiss a cross-complaint for equitable indemnity, without notice, when the alleged indemnitor has entered into a good faith settlement with the claimant. We also impose sanctions against appellant's attorneys for pursuing a frivolous appeal.
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Hale (appellant) and Laden...
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