Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F033224
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People v. Mounsaveng
Court's application of incorrect burden of proof to duress defense is harmless error when there is reasonable, legal alternative to violating law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 23, 2002 | |
C031821
|
Moore v. State Board of Control
Crime victim's request for restitution is untimely despite police's failure to advise victim of eligibility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 23, 2002 | |
S109594
|
City of Benicia v. Remy
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2002 | ||
S108650
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In re Johnson
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2002 | ||
B139931
|
People v. Chavez
Defendant convicted of aiding and abetting robberies is not entitled to introduce evidence of battered women's syndrome. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2002 | |
99-55106
|
Konop v. Hawaiian Airlines Inc.
Court overturns grant of summary judgment in case where airline company management accesses pilot's Website under false pretenses. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2002 | |
S109731
|
Jackson v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
01-10374
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Rucker v. Potter
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
01-10868
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Foster v. Florida
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
01-16172
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Central Delt Water Agency v. United States
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
01-10009
|
In re Stanford
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
02-20
|
Stewart v. McCoy
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
C040322
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In re Morrall
|
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Oct. 21, 2002 | ||
99-36166
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McDonald v. Means
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 18, 2002 | ||
S109677
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People v. Wright
Order |
|
Oct. 17, 2002 | ||
S109492
|
Marriage of Lockhart
Order |
|
Oct. 17, 2002 | ||
S109635
|
Ringgold v. Balgley
Order |
|
Oct. 17, 2002 | ||
S095856
|
People v. Bowin
Order |
|
Oct. 17, 2002 | ||
01-896
|
Ford Motor Co. v. McCauley
Order |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | ||
00-55691
|
Gentry v. Roe
Defense counsel's perfunctory closing argument constituted ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
01-70599
|
Fajardo v. INS
Limitation period of 180 days for filing motions to reopen absentia deportation proceedings based on 'exceptional circumstances' is tolled. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
00-70124
|
Smith v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Replacement costs for smelting machines and floors do not qualify for deductions as ordinary and necessary business expenses. |
Taxation |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
99-36166
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McDonald v. Means
Tribal court has jurisdiction to hear lawsuit alleging negligence of non-Indian caused injury on tribal road. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
99-56947
|
Miller v. Marriott International Inc.
Notice of appeal filed after judgment is announced is not effective until court determines subsequent Rule 60(b) motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
00-56558
|
Omohundro v. United States
District court had authority to consider taxpayer's timely request for credit for overpayment. |
Taxation |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
00-30169
|
U.S. v. Culps
Sentence is vacated where estimated drug transaction size and time period are not supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
01-56214
|
Watson v. County of Riverside
Plaintiff who obtains preliminary injunction even though underlying case becomes moot is prevailing party entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 16, 2002 | |
00-71558
|
Casas-Chavez v. INS
Specificity requirement is satisfied despite alien's failure to file brief as long as sufficient notice is conveyed to Board of Immigration Appeals. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 16, 2002 | |
00-56251
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Chaset v. Fleer/Skybox International LP
Purchasers of trading cards do not suffer an injury under Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act when they do not receive insert card. |
Torts |
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Oct. 16, 2002 | |
01-16080
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Abele v. Modern Financial Plans Services Inc. (In re Cohen)
Transfer of proceeds is voidable where finance company is initial transferee of cashier's check. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 16, 2002 |