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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 Jul. 29, 2004
People v. Pollock
Convictions and death sentence for defendant who committed two murders with knife are affirmed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 29, 2004
Haynes v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Limiting provisions of insurance policy must be conspicuous and clear to layperson to be enforceable.
Insurance Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
Omar v. Ralphs Grocery Co.
Trial court will decide whether grocery worker's wrongful termination claim must be arbitrated.
Civil Procedure Jul. 29, 2004
Ebbert v. Superior Court (City of San Diego)
Order
Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
State v. Superior Court (Bodde)
Failure to allege facts demonstrating compliance with claim presentation requirement subjects complaint to general demurrer.
Civil Procedure Jul. 29, 2004
PG&E Corp. v. Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commission has jurisdiction to enforce conditions upon investor-owned electric utilities.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 29, 2004
Jewett v. Capital One Bank
Credit card company committed unfair and deceptive business practices by offering misleading solicitations to public.
Corporations Jul. 29, 2004
Sheeler v. Greystone Homes Inc.
General contractor is not liable for injuries sustained by employee of subcontractor.
Torts Jul. 29, 2004
Estate of Davidson
Respondent's receipt of deceased's estate by will was not a result of undue influence.
Probate and Trusts Jul. 29, 2004
Taylor v. John Crane Inc.
Manufacturer of valve packing is liable for Navy worker's asbestos exposure.
Torts Jul. 29, 2004
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 Jul. 28, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
Businesses that provides services requiring non-professional licenses may conduct activities as limited liability companies.
Corporations Jul. 28, 2004
Montana Wilderness Assn. Inc. v. United States Forest Service
Order
Jul. 28, 2004
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 Jul. 28, 2004
People v. Adams
Trial court correctly held third-party culpability evidence proffered by defense was inadmissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 28, 2004