Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B161491
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Consumer Advocates v. Echostar Satellite Corp.
Triable issues exist regarding whether satellite television service violated statutes with representations concerning number of channels and program schedule. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
C043419
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T.S. , a Minor
Grandparents seeking to adopt grandchildren need not undergo physical exam to establish adoptability. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
B163970
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Galdjie v. Darwish
Seller who continued to negotiate with buyer after contract deadline waived right to enforce deadline. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
D040367
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Noel v. River Hills Wilsons Inc.
Former employer that gave negative reference based on incorrect information was not liable for defamation. |
Torts |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
D042323
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2,022 Ranch L.L.C. v. Superior Court (Chicago Title Insurance Co.)
Attorney-client privilege does not extend to otherwise unprivileged subject matter that has been communicated to attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
02-55954
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Karam v. City of Burbank
Woman who was criminally prosecuted for staying at public meeting after being ordered to leave did not suffer civil rights violation. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
C040485
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People v. Tilehkooh
Defendant whose probation was revoked for possessing marijuana may raise defense that it was used for medical purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
A104054
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Ashley M., a Minor
Juvenile court exceeded its authority by ordering assignment of specifically-named social worker to depedency case. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
D039474
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People v. Futrell
Misdemeanor crime of aiding prostitute is not lesser-included offense of felony pimping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
02-16990
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. People of State of California
Amended opinion |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | ||
A098704
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Gutierrez v. Autowest Inc.
Court remands case for reconsideration on issue of whether unconscionable arbitration clause should be severed. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
02-35323
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Sink v. Aden Enterprises Inc.
Under Federal Arbitration Act, district court isn't required to compel return to arbitration where employer previously defaulted in arbitration of same claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
G031100
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Hernandez v. Gutierrez
Police officer who observed motorist prior to breath alcohol test did not require certification as test operator. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
03-1189
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Resurgent Capital Services v. Burnett (In re Burnett)
Creditor that purchased claim after debtor filed for bankruptcy is not required to disclose purchase price. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 9, 2004 | |
02-964
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Baldwin v. Reese
State prisoner does not fairly present claim to state court if court must read beyond petition or brief to find presence of such claim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 9, 2004 | |
02-458
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Yates v. Hendon
Working owner of business may qualify as participant in pension plan covered by ERISA. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 9, 2004 | |
03-5165
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Thornton v. United States
Order |
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Mar. 9, 2004 | ||
S106906
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People v. Pena
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
S109537
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People v. Canty
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
02-1028
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Norfolk Southern Rwy. Co. v. Kirby
Order |
|
Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
B157914
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DeGrezia v. Superior Court (Blue Cross of California)
Arbitrator may only determine whether insurer rescinded policy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | |
03M49
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Under Seal v. United States
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
02-572
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Intel Corp. v. Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
02-1609
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Littleton, CO v. Z.J. Gifts D-4
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
03-972
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Pappas v. Las Vegas Downtown Redevelopment Agency
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
S103487
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Department of Health Services v. Superior Court (McGinnis)
Order |
|
Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
A093509
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. Superior Court (Emery)
Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction to hear unfair competition claim against public utility. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | |
S118032
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Zamos v. Stroud
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
02-1238
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Nixon v. Missouri Municipal League
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
02-1606
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Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. v. Hood
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 |