| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C039756
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Simms v. NPCK Enterprises Inc.
Plaintiffs did not waive right to arbitration by filing lawsuit and seeking restraining order against defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S104088
|
Swiderski v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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S098279
|
Acosta v. Synthetic Industries Inc.
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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S109356
|
People v. Alas
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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S110380
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People v. Trotter
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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S112450
|
People v. Valot
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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S091297
|
Small v. Fritz Companies, Inc.
Stockholders may bring claim for negligent misrepresentation against corporation which issued fraudulent quarterly financial report. |
Corporations |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
S113305
|
Northwest Airlines v. Ontario Aircraft
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
|
B157608
|
People v. Perkins
Trial judge acted improperly when his questioning of defendant appeared to advocate People's position. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S103781
|
Intel Corp. v. Hamidi
No claim for trespass to chattels when electronic communication does not damage recipient computer system nor impairs its functioning. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
G030706
|
California Dept. of Corrections v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Injured prisoner who was working for sentencing credits rather than wages is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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G029970
|
Metalclad Corp. v. Ventana Environmental Organizational Partnership
Nonsignatory to agreement including arbitration clause may rely on agreement to compel arbitration; equitable estoppel doctrine precludes avoidance of arbitration. |
Contracts |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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D040790
|
Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (7-Eleven Inc.)
Face-to-face identification of clerk who sold alcohol to underage decoy may be done either inside or outside of store. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
B158548
|
Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp. v. Johnson
Purchaser buying vehicle from lessee takes subject to existing lease contract and does not have superior interest over lessor. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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B162055
|
Grundy v. Gourley
Trial court erroneously disregarded administrative record in reviewing suspension of motorist's license. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S012852
|
People v. Maury
Information provided by defendant to anonymous hotline regarding crimes he had committed was admissible at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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B122178
|
White v. Davis
Despite absence of budget act or emergency, Controller may disburse funds during a budget impasse when state and federal law authorize payment. |
Government |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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E031001
|
Woodbury v. Brown-Dempsey
It is not mandatory that school district issue subpoenas for witnesses when subpoenas are requested by students facing disciplinary proceedings. |
Education |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
S108099
|
White v. Davis
State employees who work during budget impasse are entitled to full payment of their salary during impasse. |
Government |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S117442
|
In re Rhonda J.
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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01-99019
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Deere v. Woodford
Order |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | ||
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D039057
|
Camarillo v. Vaage
Malpractice claim against unknown defendant is tolled where Code of Civil Procedure Section 364 notice is properly sent to known potential defendants. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
B154919
|
Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. UHP Healthcare
Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act does not preclude hospital from obtaining reimbursement from health insurance plan. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
A095666
|
Lopez v. World Savings and Loan Assn.
Federal savings and loan association's practice of charging over state required fee is pre-empted by federal law. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S098218
|
People v. Adair
Appellate court must independently review record following trial court's finding of factual innocence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
|
S101633
|
Kavanaugh v. West Sonoma County Union High School District
School districts must provide new certificated teachers with written notice of employment status on or before first day of work. |
Education |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S050142
|
In re Lucas
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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S071521
|
People v. Falsetta
City must prove in administrative mandamus proceedings that weight of evidence supports officer's termination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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E020011
|
People v. Hoover
Statute allowing evidence of prior acts to show disposition to commit domestic violence is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 | |
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C026168
|
People v. Ritson
Crime of annoying or molesting minor is felony only after prior conviction for specifically enumerated crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 2, 2003 |
