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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 Mar. 10, 2004
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
Rosales v. Battle
Woman who lived with motorist killed in traffic accident lacked standing to sue for wrongful death.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 2004
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
People v. Chiu
Defendant sentenced to life without possibility of parole may receive enhancement for firearm use.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 2004
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 Mar. 10, 2004
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
Thomas F., a Minor
Juvenile court errs in refusing to permit minor from calling witnesses after it fails to order reciprocal discovery.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 2004
People v. Johnston
After jury found defendant guilty of second degree murder, trial court erroneously reduced crime to voluntary manslaughter.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 2004
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
T.S. , a Minor
Grandparents seeking to adopt grandchildren need not undergo physical exam to establish adoptability.
Family Law Mar. 10, 2004
Galdjie v. Darwish
Seller who continued to negotiate with buyer after contract deadline waived right to enforce deadline.
Contracts Mar. 10, 2004
Noel v. River Hills Wilsons Inc.
Former employer that gave negative reference based on incorrect information was not liable for defamation.
Torts Mar. 10, 2004
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 Mar. 10, 2004
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 Mar. 10, 2004
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 Mar. 10, 2004
Ashley M., a Minor
Juvenile court exceeded its authority by ordering assignment of specifically-named social worker to depedency case.
Juveniles Mar. 10, 2004
People v. Futrell
Misdemeanor crime of aiding prostitute is not lesser-included offense of felony pimping.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 2004
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. People of State of California
Amended opinion
Mar. 10, 2004
Gutierrez v. Autowest Inc.
Court remands case for reconsideration on issue of whether unconscionable arbitration clause should be severed.
Contracts Mar. 10, 2004
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
Hernandez v. Gutierrez
Police officer who observed motorist prior to breath alcohol test did not require certification as test operator.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 10, 2004
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
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
Yates v. Hendon
Working owner of business may qualify as participant in pension plan covered by ERISA.
Employment Law Mar. 9, 2004
Thornton v. United States
Order
Mar. 9, 2004
People v. Pena
Order
Mar. 8, 2004
People v. Canty
Order
Mar. 8, 2004
Norfolk Southern Rwy. Co. v. Kirby
Order
Mar. 8, 2004
DeGrezia v. Superior Court (Blue Cross of California)
Arbitrator may only determine whether insurer rescinded policy.
Civil Procedure Mar. 8, 2004