| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B158569
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Ninety Nine Investment Ltd. v. Overseas Courier Service (Singapore) Private Ltd.
Specific performance is warranted where buyer was ready to perform on real estate contract but was prevented from performing by seller. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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02-55082
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Humanitarian Law Project v. U.S. Dept. of Justice
Defendants charged with supporting terrorism must have knowledge that group had been designated as terrorist organization. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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D040271
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Rosales v. Battle
Woman who lived with motorist killed in traffic accident lacked standing to sue for wrongful death. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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B171121
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Bensimon v. Superior Court (Tarrant Apparel Group)
Motion for reconsideration does not extend jurisdictional time for writ petition when trial court has denied motion for summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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C041191
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People v. Chiu
Defendant sentenced to life without possibility of parole may receive enhancement for firearm use. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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C043583
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The National Tax-Limitation Committee v. Schwarzenegger
Writ of mandate may be issued by court to compel governor to correct abuse of discretion relating to energy crisis. |
Government |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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D041731
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Rachel M., a Minor
Mother whose parental rights were terminated has not established requisite elements for writ of error coram vobis based on new evidence. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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H024767
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Thomas F., a Minor
Juvenile court errs in refusing to permit minor from calling witnesses after it fails to order reciprocal discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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B163966
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People v. Johnston
After jury found defendant guilty of second degree murder, trial court erroneously reduced crime to voluntary manslaughter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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D040367
|
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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D039474
|
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 | |
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02-16990
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. People of State of California
Amended opinion |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | ||
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A098704
|
Gutierrez v. Autowest Inc.
Court remands case for reconsideration on issue of whether unconscionable arbitration clause should be severed. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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02-35323
|
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 |
|
Mar. 10, 2004 | |
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G031100
|
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 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 9, 2004 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 9, 2004 | |
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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 | |
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03-5165
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Thornton v. United States
Order |
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Mar. 9, 2004 | ||
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S106906
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People v. Pena
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
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S109537
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People v. Canty
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
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02-1028
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Norfolk Southern Rwy. Co. v. Kirby
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2004 | ||
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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 |
