Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B160530
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People v. Willis
Admission of dog scent evidence in murder trial was harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
D040186
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Bernardo v. Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Trial court properly granted defendant's motion to strike complaint under anti-SLAPP statute because plaintiff failed to show probability of prevailing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B158570
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Garcia v. DIRECTV Inc.
Arbitrator, not court, must decide if arbitration agreement prohibits class-wide arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S105734
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People v. Barragan
Retrial of juvenile adjudication that would qualify as 'strike' under Three Strikes Law is permissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
G032058
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Vo v. City of Garden Grove
Court's decision to preliminarily enjoin city from enforcing portions of CyberCafe ordinance is not abuse of discretion. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S121009
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People v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
S121159
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People v. Rabaduex
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
C041029
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Scott v. Metabolife International Inc.
Plaintiff's claim against diet pill manufacturer was not a strategic lawsuit against public participation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B164433
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Karen A., a Minor
Juvenile court was not required to identify and specify amount of loss in restitution order. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
A102550
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Chaffee v. San Francisco Library Commission
Library commission only required to hear public comment on every agenda item taken up at regular meeting. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B162758
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O'Flaherty v. Belgum
Arbitrator erred in declaring forfeiture of accounts when agreement expressly precluded grant of such remedy. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B149573
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O'Hearn v. Hillcrest Gym and Fitness Center Inc.
Court erred in admitting evidence of settlement agreements plaintiff obtained in similar cases for purpose of establishing damages in present case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B163218
|
Union Bank of California v. Superior Court (Williams)
Repeal of statute that gave rise to conservatorship did not undo conservatorship. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
A093927
|
People v. Allen
Trial court's failure to inquire into state's use of peremptory challenge requires reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S111998
|
Casa Herrera Inc. v. Beydoun
Termination of breach of contract action based on parole evidence rule satisfies favorable termination element of malicious prosecution claim. |
Torts |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
A101749
|
People v. Putnam
Court wasn't required to give additional instructions requiring jury to find defendant was unable to control his violent behavior. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B165475
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People v. Vanegas
Erroneous jury instruction regarding 'implied malice' requires reversal of second-degree murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
F043811
|
Crown Appliance v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employer that unreasonably sought review of worker's compensation decision is liable for attorney fees. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S106906
|
People v. Pena
Oral argument waiver notice used by court of appeal has potential to improperly and unduly dissuade parties from presenting oral argument. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
H025840
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Abramson v. Juniper Networks Inc.
Contract provision requiring employee to pay half of arbitration costs was unenforceable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B167641
|
Fair Employment and Housing Commission v. Superior Court (Las Brisas Apartments)
Apartment owner challenging decision of Fair Employment and Housing Commission was subject to 30-day deadline. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
H024757
|
People v. Little
Before court accepted defendant's stipulation, defendant should have been advised of his constitutional rights and waivers obtained. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
H022070
|
People v. Laiwala
Defendant who stole portion of DVD scrambling program is not guilty of trade secret theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S111885
|
Whispering Ridge Homeowners Assn. v. Chaudry
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
D043317
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R.R., a Minor
Selection of adoption as dependent's permanent plan cannot be implemented without terminating presumed father's parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
D040279
|
Martinez v. Metabolife International Inc.
Because burden never shifted to plaintiffs to demonstrate probability they would prevail on claims, trial court correctly denied defendant's anti-SLAPP motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S109918
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People v. Chavez
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
S119498
|
Personnel Board v. Department of Personnel Administration
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
S118936
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Finke v. The Walt Disney
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | ||
S107821
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Jackson Plaza v. Alcal Roofing
Order |
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Jul. 28, 2004 |