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Angelique C., a Minor
Provision for bypass of parental reuinification services applies to both involuntary terminations and voluntary relinquishments.
Family Law Mar. 15, 2004
Van't Rood v. County of Santa Clara
Appellant's petition for exclusion of his property from parcel map was improperly denied.
Real Property Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Grant
Joinder of two charged crimes against property substantially prejudiced defendant and denied him fair trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Genesis Environmental Services v. San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
Independent contractor may sue pollution control district for equal protection violation.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Therrian
Expert testimony regarding use of Static-99 test on sexually violent predator was not subject to admissibility hearing.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgical Inc.
Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Pigage
Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Fielder
Prior felony conviction that did not lead to incarceration may be used to enhance sentence despite 'washout rule.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Rus, Miliband & Smith v. Conkle & Olesten
Attorneys who unilaterally withdraw from case are not entitled to share of subsequent settlement proceeds.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
Murphy v. BDO Seidman
In most instances, shareholders' complaint alleging accounting misfeasance stated facts sufficient to constitute cause of action.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Maciel
Court rules that language in Penal Code Section 422 is not vague because it provides standard of conduct for activities proscribed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Raphael v. Bloomfield
Only portion of workers' compensation award received before marital separation intending to compensate reduced earnings and medical expenses during marriage constitutes community property.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 15, 2004
Hoffman v. State Bar of California
State Bar of California did not violate equal protection clause by refusing to allow Arizona attorney from running for board position.
Constitutional Law Mar. 15, 2004
In re Amirah H.
Order terminating parental rights is reversed for failure to comply with Indian Child Welfare Act.
Family Law Mar. 15, 2004
Dixon v. Regents of the University of California
Mar. 15, 2004
Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages for car roll over that killed three people are reduced to $23.7 million.
Torts Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Superior Court (Andrades)
Prior juvenile adjudications for robbery that occurred prior to passage of Proposition 21 may be considered under Three Strikes law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Judgment against party who participated in litigation until trial was not entered by default.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Montes
Mar. 15, 2004
Roberti v. Andy's Termite & Pest Control Inc.
Medical experts' opinion testimony regarding causation of plaintiff's autism is not subject to admissibility test of 'People v. Kelly.'
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
People v. Hudson
Court erred in declining to order defendant to pay restitution for excess food stamp benefits.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 15, 2004
Global Minerals & Metals Corporation v. Superior Court (National Metals Inc.)
Class action certification order is vacated due to existence of potential conflicts of interest between class members.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
Paterno v. State
State is liable to property owners for damage caused by collapse of levee.
Real Property Mar. 15, 2004
Abraham v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (City of Buena Park)
Court lacked jurisdiction to hear petition for writ of mandamus against Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 15, 2004
Nicholson v. Fazeli
Cross-complaint originating in a marriage dissolution action may form basis for malicious prosecution action.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2004
A.I. Credit Corp. Inc. v. Aguilar & Sebastinelli
Law firm disqualified for violating ethical obligation is not entitled to attorney fees.
Attorneys Mar. 15, 2004
O'Hearn v. Hillcrest Gym and Fitness Center Inc.
Mar. 15, 2004
Roman v. Superior Court (People)
Mar. 14, 2004
People v. Grassini
Mar. 14, 2004
Hernandez v. Gutierrez
Mar. 14, 2004