Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-1713
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PA Republican Caucus v. Vieth
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | ||
01-1817
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Jubelirer v. Vieth
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | ||
01-1340
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Hohn v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | ||
01-1693
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Willingham v. Loughnan
Order |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | ||
00-57051
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Packer v. Hill
Trial judge violated defendant's due process rights by coercing jury to render guilty verdict. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
S097765
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People v. Garcia
Shooter's conviction is not required to impose sentencing enhancement on accomplice for gun use allegation where crime is for benefit of street gang. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B157775
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Armenta v. Superior Court (James Jones Co.)
All parties in joint prosecution agreement protecting work product privilege must consent to waiver of privilege. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
S017657
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In re Andrews
Counsel's decision not to further investigate mitigating evidence over defendant's objection is reasonable under Sixth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
C038101
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Schnyder v. State Board of Equalization
Because purchaser in bulk sale failed to obtain receipt stating seller's taxes had been paid, purchasers are liable for taxes under successor liability statute. |
Taxation |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
E029558
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John Y. v. Chaparral Treatment Center Inc.
Treatment center is not vicariously liable for counselor's sexual assault of youth. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
F038685
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In re Marriage of Murray
Proceeds from home sale which were attached to illegitimate debts constitute fraud upon the community. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
C038457
|
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Court had clear jurisdiction to refuse to discharge order of bail forfeiture and sanctions are imposed for appeal without merit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B149093
|
Whiteside v. Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Entity which owns and operates hospital, at which patient received medical treatment, may obtain payments from both patient's individual policy and group policy. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B153856
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Swat-Fame Inc. v. Goldstein
Information provided to attorneys from client established probable cause necessary to support fraud action. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
A094859
|
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority v. CC Partners
Broad arbitration clause requires arbitration of disputes 'arising out of or relating to' agreement and carve-out provision does not apply. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
G029632
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Miller v. Superior Court (People)
People establish excusable neglect where investigators checked jails and police records but failed to locate key witness before trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
A096018
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Mount Diablo Medical Center v. Health Net of California Inc.
Language of choice-of-law clause is broad enough to include California law on subject of arbitrability. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
S095000
|
Navellier v. Sletten
Action based on defendant's counterclaims filed in prior and unrelated suit is one 'arising from' activity protected by anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
S099999
|
City of Cotati v. Cashman
City's state court action is not subject to special motion to strike where suit is based on constitutionality of city ordinance. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
S094877
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Equilon Enterprises v. Consumer Cause Inc.
Defendant who moves under anti-SLAPP statute to strike cause of action, does not have to prove plaintiff's subjective intent. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
A093197
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Betterton v. Leichtling
Instructional error regarding negligence and informed consent in medical malpractice action is harmless. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B152304
|
La Costa Beach Homeowners' Assn. v. California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission properly allowed deletion of view corridor conditions and dedication of beach parcel. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B152403
|
Wilkison v. Wiederkehr
Plaintiff cannot seek equitable remedy for breach of contract when adequate legal remedy was available. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B147135
|
Deocampo v. Ahn
Court properly applies settlement with hospital defendant to offset damages for nonsettling defendant in medical malpractice case. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
G027494
|
Warmington Old Town Associates v. Tustin Unified School District
Redevelopment construction is not exempt from imposition of school-impact fees under Education Code Section 17620(a)(1)(C)(i). |
Education |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B155896
|
Johnson v. Superior Court (California Cryobank Inc.)
Sperm bank is not liable for failing to disclose that donor had hereditary kidney disease. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
C030428
|
Sacramento Police Officers Assn. v. Vengas
Officer is entitled to read and respond to adverse information within police department's internal affairs index. |
Government |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B151911
|
Karen C., a minor
Nonbiological mother who has not formally adopted child may establish maternity where she takes child into her home and raises as her own. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
D039515
|
L.Y.L., a Minor
Parent failed to prove that termination of her parental rights to her daughter would substantially interfere with daughter's sibling relationship. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
C037300
|
People v. Mehaisin
Parent who abducted his children from their lawful custodian is not entitled to affirmative defense of necessity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 7, 2002 |