Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C043997
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Finley v. Saturn of Roseville
Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain plaintiffs' motion to compel review of first arbitrator's decision by second arbitrator. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B138149
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Viner v. Sweet
Plaintiffs fail to show that 'but for' alleged transactional malpractice of their attorneys they would have obtained more favorable sales agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B165985
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People v. Burgos
Court erred in refusing to strike one of defendant's two prior strike convictions when both arose from same act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A095890
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People v. Bowers
Probation search cannot be justified when police were unaware of defendant's probationary status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S102251
|
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Garamendi
'Community Service Statement' filed by insurance companies is subject to public inspection and public disclosure. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
G033421
|
Jennifer A. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Mother who left children alone in motel room is entitled to hearing to regain physical custody. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S107355
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Marriage of LaMusga
Transfer of custody to father was proper when mother sought to move out of state. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B165450
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People v. Perez
Life sentence for street gang enhancement of attempted murder conviction is reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
C042172
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Cavanagh v. California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Issuance of tax assessments for unpaid unemployment insurance does not violate automatic stay. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B159305
|
Estate of Lowrie
Granddaughter has standing to sue uncle for elder abuse of grandmother. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
D042575
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Vasquez v. Residential Investments Inc.
Apartment building owners had duty to take minimally burdensome steps to repair broken pane in front door. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
D041856
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People v. Lima
Defendant who engaged in high-speed chase that caused police to kill bystander is guilty of 'provocative act' murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
G031082
|
Mesa Vista South Townhome Assn. v. California Portland Cement Co.
Supplier of housing concrete that sustained submicroscopic damage is liable for negligence. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
G032076
|
People v. Johnson
Trial court erred by summarily denying defendant's 'Pitchess' motion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
C042707
|
F & H Construction v. ITT Hartford Insurance Co. of the Midwest
Use of inadequate pile caps during construction project was not 'property damage' under insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
C037445
|
City of Lodi v. Randton
City's environmental ordinance is pre-empted by Hazardous Substance Account Act when applied to listed release sites. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
F034110
|
People v. Chavez
Although jury was improperly instructed on issue of intent in first-degree drive-by murder case, error was harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B170326
|
People v. Vasquez
Statute of limitations to prosecute sex crimes is six years from occurrence or one year from reporting by victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B160568
|
Valentine v. Membrila Insurance Services Inc.
Stipulated judgment against policyholder does not create presumption of liability against insurance broker. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S123054
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Hicks v. Superior Court (Kaufman and Broad Home Corp.)
Order |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
C045469
|
People v. Taylor
Judgment is modified to reflect new monetary penalties and surcharges that must be imposed on criminal defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B168749
|
Franzosi v. Santa Monica Community College District
Tenured college instructor had 39 months from effective date of disability retirement to seek reinstatement. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B166041
|
Kashani v. Tsann Kuen China Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Plaintiffs may not recover damages for breach of contract when contract violates law and public policy. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A101034
|
People v. Calhoun
In jury trial pursuant to Sexually Violent Predator Act, defendant is entitled to only six peremptory challenges. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A098565
|
People v. Moreda
Defendant was not entitled to have trial judge determine whether he deserved new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B166146
|
People v. Mendoza
Defendant's acquittal motion properly denied because evidence was enough to support felony child molestation conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A102152
|
Plancarte v. Guardsmark
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying plaintiff's motion for new trial based on newly discovered evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S123905
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Gradle v. Doppelmayr USA
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
G033652
|
Victoria S. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Order made to schedule permanency planning hearing for petitioner's daughter was not in error. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S123074
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People v. Smith
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 |