Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S011960
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People v. Marlow
Defendant's murder conviction and death sentence are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
S026614
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People v. Marlow
Defendant was not denied double jeopardy protection by successive prosecution for different offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
S125648
|
People v. Dominguez
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | ||
S116471
|
Lockheed v. Superior Court (Adams)
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | ||
S101836
|
Marriage of Harris
Court applies wrong standard in determining whether grandparents are entitled to visitation with child. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B162067
|
Watt Industries v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Insurer had duty to defend policyholder who was being sued for selling substandard parts to city water systems. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B168229
|
City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission
Coastal commission may require city of Malibu to develop local coastal program to process permits. |
Government |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B158174
|
Shekhter v. Seneca Structural Design Inc.
Building owners can recover in negligence for faulty design and engineering that caused damage only to repaired portion of building. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B172287
|
In re Earl L.
Parents contending loss of parental rights would be detrimental to siblings may be required to offer proof before receiving hearing. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B168276
|
People v. Thorbourn
Trial court's dismissal of grand jury indictment against college bookkeeper was improper because less drastic remedies were available. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
C044420
|
Ace American Insurance Co. v. Walker
Car passenger injured in accident had no claim against insurer of driver's father's business. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
C042832
|
Collins v. State
Attorney who inadvertently hired expert witness who had previously worked for opposing party should not have been disqualified. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
G033648
|
Pacific Decision Sciences Corp. v. Superior Court (Maudlin)
California court order authorizing sheriff to levy property in Florida was unauthorized. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B172662
|
Yuen v. Superior Court (Gemstar-TV Guide Int'l Inc.)
Arbitrator should decide whether parties' arbitration agreement permits consolidation of two proceedings. |
Contracts |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
C045316
|
Azteca Construction Inc. v. ADR Consulting Inc.
Party to arbitration cannot contractually waive right to disqualify arbitrator based on lack of neutrality. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
S106718
|
Sav-on Drug Stores Inc. v. Superior Court (Rocher)
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying class action against drugstore chain for recovery of unpaid overtime compensation. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
F042675
|
Larsson v. Grabach
Easement by implication can exist when property is divided and distributed by court decree among heirs after property owner's death. |
Real Property |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
S007531
|
People v. Haley
Failure to instruct jury about intent element of murder requires reversal of death sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
C045570
|
Fair Political Practices Commission v. American Civil Rights Coalition Inc.
Defendants failed to show that anti-SLAPP motion was not timely heard because of full court docket. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B161615
|
Marriage of Jacobsen
Family law court need not give full force and effect to Chumash custom and tradition because they conflict with California law. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B166231
|
Martinez v. Chippewa Enterprises Inc.
Plaintiff who slipped on obviously wet ground may sue property owner for premises liability. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B166003
|
People v. Ramos
Confession to gang shooting was voluntary but defendant is entitled to resentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
C043764
|
Prouty v. Gores Technology Group
Employees of purchased company are third-party beneficiaries to provision requiring purchaser to continue employment despite provision limiting third-party beneficiaries. |
Contracts |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
A102820
|
Jara v. Suprema Meats Inc.
Minority shareholder may bring individual action against majority shareholders for breach of fiduciary duty. |
Corporations |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
G032619
|
Orange County Employees Association Inc. v. Superior Court
Superior court is not required to disclose judges' travel expenses under public records law. |
Government |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
G033218
|
Michael J. v. Superior Court (Rogers)
Conservator of mentally disabled person who cannot communicate her wishes can petition for legal separation but not for marital dissolution. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
G031938
|
Burt v. County of Orange
Plaintiff named as suspected child abuser must be given reasonable opportunity to rebut charge. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
S116388
|
Noble (Steve) on H. C.
Order |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | ||
B164083
|
Hughes Electronics Corp. v. Citibank Delaware
California court bound by contractual choice-of-law provision cannot enforce some but not all of chosen state's laws. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
G032410
|
DaSilva v. DaSilva
Court must reconsider parents' respective periods of primary physical responsibility in child support case. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 7, 2004 |