Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B163974
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Jiagbogu v. Mercedex-Benz USA
Plaintiff's continued use of vehicle after he requested manufacturer buyback vehicle isn't waiver of recission under Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B160031
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Hindin v. Rust
In malicious prosecution action, summary adjudication is not permitted when some, but not all claims are supported by probable cause. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
G031613
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Metcalf v. U-Haul International Inc.
New anti-SLAPP statute does not affect constitutionally protected speech, it merely creates classification of litigants. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
D043323
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Knowles v. Superior Court (Labo)
Statute of limitations period in wrongful death case was triggered when medical negligence was first suspected. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B165082
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Action Apartment Assn. Inc. v. City of Santa Monica
City ordinance that prohibits landlords from harassing tenants in rent-controlled housing is pre-empted by state law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
A097686
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People v. Lovings
Defendant's attempts to disqualify trial attorney are barred by voluntary guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
D041904
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Anastos v. Lee
Plaintiff who serves summons and complaint by publication isn't required to obtain separate court order to serve statement of damages by publication. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
C044181
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Gebremicael v. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Defendant whose 'wobbler' offense was reduced from felony to misdemeanor may seek teaching credential. |
Education |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
F041885
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People v. Sisavath
Sexual abuse victim's 'testimonial' hearsay statements to police officer and facility interviewer were inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
H026142
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Holiday Matinee Inc. v. Rambus Inc.
Because plaintiff's claims arise under federal patent law, state court lacks subject matter jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
B162753
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Paneno v. Centres For Academic Programmes Abroad Ltd.
Study abroad program with 'affiliate' in United States should not be permitted to escape responsibility by claiming lack of jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
02-10523
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U.S. v. Epis
Order |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | ||
S110870
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Regional Parking Inc. v. Department of Motor Vehicles
Order |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | ||
B166776
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Wasif M., a Minor
Minor is guilty of violating statute when he threw stone at bus even if he lacked requisite intent to strike it. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
D042148
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People v. McHugh
Otherwise reasonable arrest does not become unreasonable because it led to violation of state statute concerning collection of evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
C042759
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People v. Pescador
Jury instruction regarding defendant's acts of domestic violence was properly given in murder trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
D042195
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Elite Show Services Inc. v. Staffpro Inc.
Inclusion of agreement to pay 'reasonable' attorney fees in pretrial settlement offer does not make offer unenforceable for uncertainty. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
B164650
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People v. Arjon
Motion to dismiss brought one hour prior to criminal trial without explanation for delay was properly dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
B171054
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Ruiz v. Appellate Division of the Superior Court (People)
Defendant's peremptory challenge against trial judge was properly filed under 'master calendar' rule. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
E033787
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People v. Lopez
Defendant sentenced under habitual sexual offender law may also be sentenced under one strike law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
G032626
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People v. Jenkins
'Knock and talk' procedure does not rise to level of investigative detention requiring suspicion of criminal activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 2004 | |
D037578
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People v. Celis
Police were justified to search home of suspect believed to store drugs and money in tire. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
D041811
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Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich v. Vigilant Insurance Co.
Dispute between insurer and policyholder regarding defense expenses incurred by independent counsel is not subject to arbitration. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
A101872
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employee's stress resulting from concerns of company's future and value of stock are not compensable causes of psychiatric injury. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
B160578
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Gold v. Weissman
In legal malpractice action, attorney's representation of plaintiff was continuous and tolled statute of limitations. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
E033515
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Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency v. Beringson (Kelley)
Voter initiative cannot control amount of water rates, fees and charges fixed by public water agency. |
Government |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
B163262
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People v. Fielder
To prevent application of 'washout' rule, prosecution must prove defendant either served prison time or committed new felony within five-year period. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
S105508
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Estate of Ford
Foster child of decedent failed to prove equitable adoption by clear and convincing evidence. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
S113433
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People v. McCall
Statute making possession of particular ingredient equivalent of possession of drug itself was valid exercise of Legislature's power. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
C040466
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Peace and Freedom Party v. Shelley
Law that excludes inactive voters from calculation of party affiliates passes constitutional muster. |
Government |
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Jul. 26, 2004 |