Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01SA340
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People v. Powers
In criminal case, motion to reconsider order suppressing evidence must be filed within 10-day period for filing interlocutory appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 12, 2002 | |
99-71536
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M-S-R Public Power Agency v. Bonneville Power Administration
Amended opinion |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
48782-5
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Better Financial Solutions Inc. v. Transtech Electric Inc.
Plaintiff was not proper claimant under public works retainage statute. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
48467-2
|
Villegas v. McBride
Sister seeking recovery against deceased's estate failed to provide necessary information for claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
20022-1
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In re Surface Water of Yakima Drainage Basin
Plaintiff is barred from seeking water rights because claim did not appear in 1921 water decree. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
01-1101
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Clinical Advisory Panel may not meet in closed session when it obtains and reviews information and findings from independent medical review system. |
Government |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
00-5235
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U.S. v. Williams
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
00-4192
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U.S. v. Martinez-Contreras
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
02-4008
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U.S. v. Cesspooch
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
02-1094
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Harrison v. Bent County Correctional Facility
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
02-1130
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White v. Boulder County
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
02-7000
|
Williams v. Barnhart
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
02-3119
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Sullivan v. Bruce
Order |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | ||
72453-9
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Cannon v. State of Washington
Agency must show thermometer used to test blood alcohol level is certified before suspending motorist's license. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
71569-6
|
Kilian v. Atkinson
Independent contractor may not assert claim of age discrimination under state law. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
01-30170
|
U.S. v. Stokes
Search of probationer's car, as part of criminal investigation and based only on reasonable suspicion, does not violate Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2002 | |
00-2451
|
U.S. v. City of Las Cruces
Court did not abuse its discretion when refusing to exercise jurisdiction over federal action involving water rights. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-71259
|
Liti v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax Court must provide statement of reasons for denying motions for fees and sanctions. |
Taxation |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-50145
|
U.S. v. Rosales-Rodriguez
Court's pre-verdict communication with jury constituted constitutional and statutory violation which was harmless error beyond a reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
99-71546
|
Chen v. Ashcroft
Alien facing imprisonment and torture for mother's debt upon return to home country is entitled to asylum. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-35126
|
Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
'Good cause analysis' is required to determine validity of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-6135
|
Hollander v. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Deficiencies in case reports relied upon by expert witnesses fail to satisfy "Daubert" analysis. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-16860
|
Orsay v. U.S. Dept. of Justice
Under pre-emption doctrine, Civil Service Reform Act bars actions brought under Privacy Act and Federal Tort Claims Act. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-7134
|
Thompson v. Gibson
Opinion |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | ||
00-35397
|
Funkhouser v. Wells Fargo Bank
Company's switch to less favorable benefits package does not constitute violation under the Family Medical Leave Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
99-1465
|
Allison v. Bank One - Denver
Bank is liable for ERISA violation when it fails to make 'adequate provisions for continued prudent management' of plan assets. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-10561
|
U.S. v. Brickey
Border inspector is properly convicted and sentenced for failing to report income from criminal activity on his federal income tax return. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-36014
|
Gold Country Lenders v. Smith (In re Smith)
Borrower must establish detrimental reliance to receive actual damages resulting from creditor's violation of Truth In Lending Act. |
Banking |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-3142
|
U.S. v. Boyd
Court's judicial notice regarding decrease in narcotic quantity was improperly relied upon during sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-70978
|
Sestich v. Long Beach Container Terminal
Marine clerk, whose post-injury earnings are higher than pre-injury earnings when worked as longshoreman, is not entitled to disability benefits. |
Maritime Law |
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Aug. 8, 2002 |