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Stephenson v. Argonaut Insurance Co.
Trial court may dismiss action against insurer seeking relief for failure to indemnify insured when no potential for coverage existed.
Insurance Aug. 8, 2005
People v. Watson
Prisoner transferred to state hospital is not 'confined in state prison' as defined by battery statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2005
Buckley v. Terhune
State court fact-finding at habeas hearing that rested solely on written record is entitled to presumption of correctness.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2005
In re Glorianna K.
Department of Children and Family Services must comply with Indian Child Welfare Act's notice requirements before seeking to terminate parental rights.
Native American Affairs Aug. 8, 2005
U.S. v. Hristov
Timely-filed motion for attorney fees under Hyde Amendment may be amended under 'relation back' doctrine.
Attorneys Aug. 8, 2005
U.S. v. Schoneberg
Prohibiting cross-examination of witness about his plea bargain violated defendant's confrontation rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2005
Henderson v. Lampert
Petitioner's failure to appeal dismissal of first habeas petition precludes him from challenging dismissal in second petition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2005
Marriage of Brown
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
Lonicki v. Sutter Health Central
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
Gradle v. Doppelmayr USA
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
People v. Joy
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
People v. Lee
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
In re J. (Olivia)
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
People v. Thomas
Order
Aug. 8, 2005
Berger v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
California Insurance Guarantee Association may be liable for claims of victims of Northridge quake against insolvent insurers.
Insurance Aug. 8, 2005
O'Connell v. City of Stockton
Ordinance allowing seizure of vehicles used to solicit prostitution or drug sales denies procedural due process to car owners.
Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2005
People v. Parras
Trial court's jury instruction on voluntary manslaughter without intent to kill was appropriate.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2005
Orff v. U.S.
Sovereign immunity bars plaintiffs from suing United States for violation of contract regarding water rights.
Government Aug. 7, 2005
Benson v. Kwikset
Order
Aug. 5, 2005
Bivens v. Corel Corp.
Order
Aug. 5, 2005
O'Meara v. Palomar Pomerado Health System
Order
Aug. 5, 2005
Lytwyn v. Frys Electronics
Order
Aug. 5, 2005
Harron v. Bonilla
Order
Aug. 5, 2005
Gill v. Rich
Members of medical malpractice trust must pay assessments levied upon them in receivership action.
Insurance Aug. 5, 2005
Acosta v. Glenfed Development Corp.
Residential developer is strictly liable for latent defects resulting from willful misconduct of subcontractors.
Torts Aug. 5, 2005
Boyer v. Jensen
Plaintiff may not maintain claim against bankrupt tortfeasor merely to obtain judgment against tortfeasor's employer under theory of respondeat superior.
Torts Aug. 5, 2005
Michael H., a Minor
Petition seeking to extend juvenile offender's commitment did not contain necessary allegations.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2005
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland v. Superior Court (Thatcher)
Punitive damages sought under revived statute of limitations on otherwise barred tort claims does not violate ex post facto doctrine.
Torts Aug. 4, 2005
People v. Jackson
Defendant is guilty of robbery even though victim was unaware any property had been stolen until defendant fled scene.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2005
People v. Gonzalez
Order
Aug. 4, 2005