For reprint rights or to purchase a copy of your Daily Journal photo, email Jeremy_Ellis@dailyjournal.com for prices or call 213-229-5424.

To buy more copies, call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com
This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
Subscribe to the Daily Journal for access to Daily Appellate Reports, Verdicts, Judicial Profiles and more...
Daily appellate reports
Enewsletter Sign-up
    Filter by date
     to 
    Search by Case Name
    Search by Judge
    Search by Case Number
    Search by DJ Citation Number
    Search by Category
    Search by Court
Name Category Published
People v. Philpot
Defendant who stole automobile with attached trailer is guilty of two counts of vehicle theft. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 14, 2005
Regents of the University of California v. Sheily
Dentist failed to prove by preponderance of evidence that he was entitled to compensation for loss of goodwill. 		Real Property Jan. 14, 2005
Hughes v. Hughes
Evidence that man 'dabbled in the pimptorial arts' is sufficient to defend defamation claim for son's statement, 'Our dad's a pimp.' 		Torts Jan. 14, 2005
Baxter v. Salutary Sportsclubs Inc.
Court rejects plaintiff's motion for attorney fees because litigation conferred miniscule benefit on public. 		Contracts Jan. 14, 2005
Caloroso v. Hathaway
No expert was needed to determine whether sidewalk crack that caused plaintiff's fall was trivial. 		Torts Jan. 14, 2005
People v. Vera
Defendant's request for substitute counsel was properly denied based on failure to renew motion. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 14, 2005
Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency
California Environmental Quality Act plaintiffs whose failure to request merits hearing was caused by attorney's inexcusable mistake cannot avoid dismissal. 		Civil Procedure Jan. 14, 2005
Landis v. Pinkerton Inc.
Despite parties' agreement to the contrary, statutory time limit for correction of arbitration award was enforceable. 		Employment Law Jan. 14, 2005
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. Transcontinental Insurance Co.
Insurer's duty to defend was triggered when primary policy referenced in excess policy had been exhausted. 		Insurance Jan. 14, 2005
People v. Kleinman
Restitution order that remained unsatisfied after revocation of defendant's probation is still enforceable by victim. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 12, 2005
Rey Piedra, a Minor
Parents of child who was heavily medicated during seizures failed to prove medical malpractice. 		Torts Jan. 12, 2005
People v. Arbacauskas
Complaint charging defendant with cultivating marijuana for sale was properly dismissed. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 12, 2005
City of Hope Nat'l Medical Center v. Genentech Inc.
Jury's interpretation of royalty agreement between parties was reasonable in light of evidence. 		Contracts Jan. 12, 2005
Cashman v. City of Cotati
City's mobilehome park rent-control law effects regulatory taking in violation of Fifth Amendment. 		Constitutional Law Jan. 11, 2005
Maduka v. Sunrise Hospital
Civil rights complaint containing only conclusory allegations of racial discrimination can survive motion to dismiss for failure to state claim. 		Civil Rights Jan. 11, 2005
U.S. v. Ortega-Ascanio
Withdrawal of plea was justified in light of intervening decision by U.S. Supreme Court. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
People v. Lazalde
Probation searches are invalid if officer is unaware of search condition at time of search. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
U.S. v. Bucher
Circumstantial evidence establishes hiker's intent to interfere with rangers' investigation and arrest of fellow hiker. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
U.S. v. Rivera-Guerrero
Magistrate judge lacks authority to order involuntary administration of medication to render alien competent to stand trial. 		Immigration Jan. 11, 2005
Gadda v. Ashcroft
Reciprocal discipline imposed on attorney by federal courts based on California State Bar Court suspension order is valid. 		Attorneys Jan. 11, 2005
Squaw Valley Development Company v. Goldberg
Government employee is not entitled to summary judgment on equal protection claim where his actions were motivated by personal animus. 		Constitutional Law Jan. 11, 2005
People v. Salas
Sale of unqualified securities is general intent crime which carries knowledge requirement. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
Lebrilla v. Farmers Group Inc.
Denial of plaintiffs' statewide class certification must be reversed due to court's application of wrong legal criteria. 		Civil Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
Goldstein v. Ralphs Grocery Co.
Party had no right of immediate appeal from denial of special motion to strike. 		Civil Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
In re Merrick V.
Juvenile court was not required to provide reunification services to grandmother before terminating guardianship. 		Family Law Jan. 11, 2005
May Trucking Co. v. Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Tax Injunction Act deprives court of subject matter jurisdiction to hear claim regarding International Fuel Tax Agreement. 		Taxation Jan. 11, 2005
Morohoshi v. Pacific Home
Regional center is not vicariously liable for negligence-related death that occurred in residential care facility. 		Torts Jan. 11, 2005
People v. Dove
Trial court may sentence defendant convicted of cocaine base possession to prison although jury found him not guilty of possession for sale. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
Pincay v. Andrews
Attorney's reliance on paralegal that resulted in missing filing deadline for appeal was excusable. 		Attorneys Jan. 11, 2005
Pardi v. Kaiser Permanente Hospital Inc.
California's statutory litigation privilege does not bar action brought under Americans with Disabilities Act. 		Civil Procedure Jan. 11, 2005
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reviewing our Privacy Policy here.