Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D043024
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Citizens for Improved Sorrento Access Inc. v. City of San Diego
City had authority to close road to vehicular traffic based on legislative determination that it was no longer necessary. |
Government |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S040471
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People v. Pollock
Convictions and death sentence for defendant who committed two murders with knife are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S104851
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Haynes v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Limiting provisions of insurance policy must be conspicuous and clear to layperson to be enforceable. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B163347
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Guardian Angel Polich National Catholic Church of Los Angeles v. Grotnik
Parish that tried to separate from church loses right to keep parish property. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B169025
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Omar v. Ralphs Grocery Co.
Trial court will decide whether grocery worker's wrongful termination claim must be arbitrated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S123713
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Ebbert v. Superior Court (City of San Diego)
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
B163108
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ECC Construction Inc. v. Oak Park Calabasas Homeowners Assn.
Title 11 U.S.C. Section 108 provides defendant extension of time necessary to make notice of appeal timely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
G020323
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Textron Financial Corp. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Punitive damages award that is more than 10 times amount of compensatory damages is reduced. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
D042955
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S.M., a Minor
Judgment terminating parental rights is reversed for lack of proper notice to tribes under Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
D043560
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Austin P., a Minor
Father who had son placed with him following mother's drug abuse is still subject to court's supervision. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B157114
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Newell v. State Farm General Insurance Co.
Plaintiffs may not bring class action suit against insurance company when requirements for class certification are not met. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
G031869
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Dieckmeyer v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach
Owner of low-income condominium may prepay loan without paying equity share to lender. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
D042729
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Hanna S., a Minor
Human services agency did not abuse discretion in dependency case when social worker sought but was unable to obtain exemption. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S108119
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People v. DeLouize
Trial court retained jurisdiction to reconsider order granting defendant's motion for new trial after time for prosecution to appeal order expired. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S114171
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State v. Superior Court (Bodde)
Failure to allege facts demonstrating compliance with claim presentation requirement subjects complaint to general demurrer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A099858
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PG&E Corp. v. Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commission has jurisdiction to enforce conditions upon investor-owned electric utilities. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
H025074
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Intrieri v. Superior Court (Ocadian Care Centers Inc.)
Court erred in granting summary adjudication to nursing home when triable issues of fact existed in elder abuse case. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B169324
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People v. Way
Defendant's appeal is dismissed because it cannot be liberally construed as impliedly based solely on noncertificate grounds. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B155574
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People v. Grassini
Court determines that conviction in sexual assault case should not be reversed as result of improper jury instruction because error was harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B161431
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Nelson v. County of Los Angeles
Parents who had occasional contact with deceased son are not entitled to $2 million damage award in wrongful death action. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
D040282
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Mercury Casualty Co. v. Maloney
Passenger is obligated to reimburse insurer for medical payments it made from settlement proceeds she received from driver at fault for accident. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B163311
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Jewett v. Capital One Bank
Credit card company committed unfair and deceptive business practices by offering misleading solicitations to public. |
Corporations |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
B162614
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Sheeler v. Greystone Homes Inc.
General contractor is not liable for injuries sustained by employee of subcontractor. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A098625
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Estate of Davidson
Respondent's receipt of deceased's estate by will was not a result of undue influence. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
A098044
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Taylor v. John Crane Inc.
Manufacturer of valve packing is liable for Navy worker's asbestos exposure. |
Torts |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
S105078
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Richmond v. Shasta Community Services District
Capacity charge for making new connection to water system is not assessment within meaning of Article XIII D of California Constitution. |
Government |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
04-103
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Opinion of Lockyer
Businesses that provides services requiring non-professional licenses may conduct activities as limited liability companies. |
Corporations |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
01-35690
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Montana Wilderness Assn. Inc. v. United States Forest Service
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
C040921
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People v. Wandick
Trial court correctly held defendant was not eligible for probation under Proposition 36 because of grand theft conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
H024504
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People v. Adams
Trial court correctly held third-party culpability evidence proffered by defense was inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 |