| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S098409
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Olszewski v. Scrippshealth
Order |
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Feb. 5, 2003 | ||
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A093139
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Gardner v. County of Sonoma
Antiquated maps created before 1893 do not create legal parcels. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 5, 2003 | |
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S100359
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Robert L. v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Feb. 5, 2003 | ||
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S104444
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Ferguson v. Lieff
Order |
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Feb. 5, 2003 | ||
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B154266
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People v. Dominguez
Sentence must be vacated due to factual uncertainties in record and trial court's failure to state reasons for consecutive sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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F038121
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American Vantage Companies v. Table Mountain Rancheria
Lawsuit against tribe for breach of contract is not pre-empted by federal gaming law. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B152020
|
People v. Williams
Defendant wasn't denied right to confront witness when court allowed witness who was domestic violence victim to testify by videotape recording. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B153449
|
People v. Feaster
Even though negligent discharge of a firearm qualifies as crime of moral turpitude, it was properly excluded for impeachment purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A094917
|
WaterKeepers Northern California v. California State Water Resources Control Board (Regional Water Quality Control Boards for Regions 1 through 9)
State's toxics standards policy requires use of minimum levels only for purposes of reporting and administrative enforcement. |
Environmental Law |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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D040242
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S.O., a Minor
Dependency petition properly stated cause of action regarding mother's inability to protect child from danger. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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H023690
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People v. Chaghouri
California Board of Equalization does not qualify as 'direct victim' entitled to restitution from criminal defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B146226
|
Buxbaum v. Aetna Life and Casualty Co.
Law firm that reduced its hours due to flood is not entitled to insurance benefits for business interruption. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B155646
|
Martino v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Injured worker's request for vocational rehabilitation benefits was not barred by statute of limitations. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B156045
|
Dibble v. Gourley
In challenge of driver's license suspension, plaintiff waived objection to unsworn reports by failing to appear at administrative hearing. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A096083
|
People v. Braxton
Court improperly denied defendant opportunity to present oral motion for new trial despite allegations of juror misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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G028285
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Morrison v. Rudolph
Attorney evaluating whether to initiate legal proceedings may generally rely on information provided by client. |
Attorneys |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A097338
|
People v. Clavel
Informal letter to trial court alleging sentencing error does not meet formal motion requirement of Penal Code Section 1237.1. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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H024218
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Cheek v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant convicted in multiple counties may be committed as sexually violent predator in each county. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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G029383
|
Bunker v. County of Orange
Petition requesting county to comply with tax code provision addressing valuation of property does not qualify as lawsuit seeking tax refund. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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E030820
|
Imbler v. Pacificare of California Inc.
Health insurer cannot compel arbitration of patient's claims for breach of contract. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A097704
|
Haas v. Meisner
Former reserve police officer was not entitled to receive endorsement to carry concealed weapon as 'honorably retired' peace officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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F038121
|
American Vantage Companies v. Table Mountain Rancheria
Breach of contract action is not pre-empted by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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E030278
|
People v. Hoard
Incidental movement of victims during commission of robbery does not amount to aggravated kidnapping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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C036184
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City of Lincoln v. Barringer
|
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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B155411
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City of Hope v. Bryan Cave
|
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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H023080
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George T., a Minor
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|
Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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B160255
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Sanchez v. Superior Court (People)
|
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
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C038565
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Marriage of Gray
In marital dissolution action, request for statement of decision was untimely and trial court had no obligation to furnish such statement. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B154482
|
City of Pasadena v. AT&T Communications of California Inc.
Requirement that company remit tax payment to city is satisfied when payment is sent. |
Government |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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C040407
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Maffei v. Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System
Employee who quit county job before enactment of statute providing reciprocity among retirement systems is eligible for benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 4, 2003 |
