| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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E031802
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Ralph's Grocery Co. v. California Dept. of Food and Agriculture (Sealer of Weights and Measures of the County of Riverside)
Penal Code prohibits duplicative fines under Business and Professions Code Sections 12023 and 12024 for mislabeling same packages of seafood. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
D041470
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Daniel M., a Minor
Unwed father, whose paternity hasn't been acknowledged or established, doesn't have standing to challenge violation of Indian Child Welfare Act's notice provisions. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
A099012
|
Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.
Landlord is an additional insured under tenant's insurance policy; coverage not limited to liability directly caused by tenant. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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C041065
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People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Notice of reinstatement of bail given to bail agent did not require separate notice to surety. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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S109642
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Guillory v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 602(b) may be initiated by grand jury indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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S016719
|
People v. Yeoman
Conviction and death sentence for defendant who fatally shot and robbed 73-year old victim are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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D040622
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People v. Henderson
Defendant was entitled to pinpoint instruction on principles of flight relating to third-party suspect, although judge isn't compelled to draft such instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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F041891
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Carrie W., a Minor
Legal guardianship is not permitted by law to coexist with new permanent plan of long-term foster care. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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F037295
|
People v. Floyd
For sentencing under Proposition 36, conviction occurs at sentencing, not when conviction is upheld on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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01-50633
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U.S. v. Crawford
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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01-35500
|
Sharber v. Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc.
Tribal courts should have first opportunity to determine if jurisdiction exists to hear action based on Family and Medical Leave Act. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-55758
|
Hall v. Director of Corrections
Falsification of material evidence violated defendant's due process rights and he is entitled to a new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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01-70415
|
Manjiyani v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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02-50592
|
U.S. v. Defterios
Court improperly imposed one-month sentence for convictions for two counts of bank fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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01-56447
|
Glen Holly Entertainment Inc. v. Tektronix Inc.
Company forced out of business by joint venture of two competitors adequately alleged antitrust injury. |
Antitrust |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-55320
|
Drummond v. City of Anaheim
Force officers used to subdue mentally disturbed individual was constitutionally excessive. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-50196
|
U.S. v. Adams
Congress acted within bounds of commerce clause power in criminalizing intrastate possession of commercial child pornography. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-15743
|
Savage v. Glendale Union High School
School district may be sued for firing employee after she refused to affix flagpole to her wheelchair. |
Government |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-16845
|
Redd v. McGrath
Because limitations period began to run when Board of Prison Terms denied defendant's administrative appeal, his habeas petition to district court was untimely. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-70048
|
Hernandez-Martinez v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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01-71827
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Vasquez-Lopez v. Ashcroft
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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01-16791
|
Hensala v. Dept. of Air Force
Gay plaintiff may pursue his constitutional claims against U.S. Air Force regarding its educational recoupment policy. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-55287
|
Forn v. Hornung
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
|
03-402
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Attorney General addresses the rights of redevelopment agencies in entering agreements with business firms. |
Government |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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B163040
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Hernandez v. Superior Court (Acheson Industries Inc.)
|
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Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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S119151
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C. C, a Minor
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S107583
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In re Schwerin
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S118919
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Evans v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S118843
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People v. Warner
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S118579
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Vitton Construction v. Pacific Insurance
Order |
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Oct. 23, 2003 |
