| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S111585
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Rojas v. Superior Court (Coffin)
Order |
|
May 5, 2004 | ||
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S111662
|
People v. Montoya
Order |
|
May 5, 2004 | ||
|
02-71043
|
Martinez-Garcia v. Ashcroft
Because Order to Show Cause wasn't filed prior to effective date of IIRIRA, petitioner wasn't eligible for suspension of deportation under pre-IIRIRA law. |
Immigration |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
03-863
|
Bunting v. Mellen
High court lacks jurisdiction to hear challenge regarding prayer at Virginia Military Institute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-1580
|
Vieth v. Jubelirer
Political gerrymandering claims are nonjusticiable because no manageable standards for adjudicating them exists. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-1343
|
Engine Manufacturers Association v. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Local Fleet Rules do not escape pre-emption by Clean Air Act merely because they address vehicle purchase rather than manufacture or sale. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
S123023
|
Henley v. Morris
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
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01-70724
|
Ellis v. USDC (Tacoma)
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
02-15693
|
San Jose Christian College v. City of Morgan Hill
City's zoning laws do not violate college's free exercise of religion. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-10668
|
U.S. v. Barajas
Sufficient evidence supports defendant's conviction for aiding and abetting cultivation of marijuana. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-17298
|
Robinson v. Ignacio
Petitioner's right to counsel was violated when trial court denied his timely request for representation at sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-56177
|
Martin v. City of Oceanside
Because police officers had reasonable belief that occupant of house needed assistance, plaintiff's Fourth Amendment rights were not violated. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
01-57065
|
McGinest v. GTE Service Corp.
African-American employee alleging denial of promotion may sue for racial discrimination under Title VII. |
Employment Law |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-71677
|
Damon v. Ashcroft
Immigration judge improperly ruled that petitioner's marriage to U.S. citizen was solely for purpose of avoiding deportation. |
Immigration |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-35853
|
Wright v. Oregon Metallurgical Corp.
Employees' ERISA action fails because they failed to prove fiduciaries acted in violation of prudence requirement. |
Employment Law |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
B159982
|
Donabedian v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Proposition 103 permits lawsuit against insurer who used applicants' absence of prior insurance to determine premiums, discount and insurability. |
Insurance |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-72436
|
Shivaraman v. Ashcroft
Date of admission for purposes of removal proceedings is date of lawful entry to United States, not date of adjustment of status. |
Immigration |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
02-56638
|
Termine v. Williams S. Hart Union High School Dist.
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
03-15901
|
Bushley v. Credit Suisse First Boston
District court's order compelling arbitration in one forum but not in another forum is not appealable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 4, 2004 | |
|
S067491
|
In re Seaton on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
S106106
|
Claxton v. Waters
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
S115654
|
Kulshrestha v. First Union Commercial Corp.
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
S115998
|
People v. Langston
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
S118034
|
People v. Robertson
Order |
|
May 4, 2004 | ||
|
01-56688
|
Engine Manufacturers Assn. v. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Order |
Environmental Law |
|
May 3, 2004 | |
|
03-1006
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Prohibition against holding incompatible offices does not preclude county officers from accepting standby appointment or filling vacancies on board of supervisor during emergency. |
Government |
|
May 3, 2004 | |
|
S122952
|
Sons v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
May 3, 2004 | ||
|
S122883
|
Bighorn-Desert View Water v. Beringson
Order |
|
May 3, 2004 | ||
|
03-806
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Rabbits that eat landscaping, ornamental plants or gardens may be trapped or killed. |
Real Property |
|
May 3, 2004 | |
|
S109609
|
E.M.M.I. Inc. v. Zurich American Insurance
Order |
|
May 3, 2004 |
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