Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S106586
|
Mejia v. Reed
Transfer of property during marital dissolution may be set aside under Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 28, 2003 | |
S100359
|
Robert L. v. Superior Court (People)
|
|
Oct. 28, 2003 | ||
02-15957
|
Sergeant v. Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific
Casual employee who declined regular employment was not entitled to vote on collective bargaining agreement. |
Labor Law |
|
Oct. 28, 2003 | |
03-35457
|
Foster v. Carson
Court dismisses judicial budget case for mootness after funding is restored for defense counsel appointments. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 28, 2003 | |
S117491
|
Brown v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | ||
S116235
|
People v. Gilmore
Order |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | ||
S116409
|
People v. Morrow
Order |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | ||
D042482
|
In re Jacqueline P.
Doctrine of constructive filing applies to petitioner's untimely notice of appeal challenging order terminating her parental rights. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | |
D042482
|
In re Jacqueline P.
|
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | ||
B163040
|
Hernandez v. Superior Court (Acheson Industries Inc.)
Trial court has broad discretion to fashion suitable methods of practice in order to manage complex litigation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | |
02-15210
|
In the Matter of Curtis
Order |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | ||
96-04662
|
Davis v. State Bar
Order |
|
Oct. 27, 2003 | ||
A098122
|
Aquino v. Asiana Airlines Inc.
Federal law does not pre-empt state lawsuit arising from airline's refusal to allow elderly passenger to board plane. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2003 | |
C037787
|
Thompson v. Miller
Court erred in denying defendant's motion for attorney fees and in denying expert fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2003 | |
C041404
|
People v. Jones
Defendant who was charged with cultivating marijuana may raise Compassionate Use Act defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2003 | |
B151026
|
People v. Mitchell
Trial court erred in permitting evidence based on canine scent identification lineup without first holding hearing to establish foundation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
H024238
|
Curtis v. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Plaintiff alleging medical practice was required to present expert testimony that physicians deviated from standard of care. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
C042683
|
People v. Atwood
Defendant's probation can be revoked under Proposition 36 only if at least one of probation violations is not drug-related. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
A100742
|
Horneff v. City and County of San Francisco
Court erred in ordering modifications to ballot summary that was not false or misleading. |
Government |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
A096749
|
Vitton Construction Co. Inc. v. Pacific Insurance Co.
General contractor entitled to coverage as additional insured under subcontractor's umbrella policy. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
D040210
|
People v. Harden
Trial court did not err by modifying jury instructions regarding felony-murder special circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
G029525
|
People v. Briceno
|
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
H023393
|
People v. Burnett
Defendant who threw motorist's dog into oncoming traffic after being rear-ended is guilty of animal cruelty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
B155804
|
Kaufman v. ACS Systems Inc.
Plaintiffs have private right of action to pursue claim under federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act in state court. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
C038907
|
Marie Y. v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Insurer had no duty under professional liability policy to indemnify dentist for allegations of sexual misconduct. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
C041708
|
Hastings v. Dept. of Corrections
Employee seeking accommodation is not entitled to reassignment to position in different civil service classification without first complying with competitive examination process. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
A098729
|
J.H. McKnight Ranch Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Tax board that had actual notice of refund claim cannot assert taxpayer failed to exhaust administrative remedies. |
Taxation |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
G031450
|
Marriage of Sellers
Court was required to issue statement of decision for postjudgment order reducing spousal support. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
A100618
|
Beard v. Goodrich
Attorney is not entitled to court awarded fees where parties agreed to vacate judgment in underlying action; fee contract controls. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
S040575
|
People v. Marks
Substantial evidence supports jury's competency finding of defendant convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to death. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 |