| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B145131
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Seo v. All-Makes Overhead Doors
Independent contractor/repairer owes no duty to third party injured by equipment repaired where injury is unrelated to specific repairs. |
Torts |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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70377-9
|
WR Enterprises Inc. v. Dept. of Labor & Industries
Method for setting premium rates for worker's compensation insurance does not exceed statutory authority. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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26461-7
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Beck v. Farmers Ins. Co.
Due to insufficient notice, insurer provider of uninsured benefits was improperly bound to arbitration finding. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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71188-7
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State v. Read
Admission of opinion testimony to determine reasonableness of defendant's self-defense claim was not reversible error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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20463-4
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State v. Wiggins
Conviction for unlawful possession of explosives requires showing that defendant possessed all components necessary to assemble explosive device. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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44731-9
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State v. King
Robbery and kidnapping convictions are reversed due to prejudicial jury instruction that permitted conviction based on foreseeable actions of co-conspirators. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-7129
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Grigsby v. Barnhart
Claimant was properly denied disability benefits because alcoholism was material factor contributing to disability. |
Government |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-35450
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Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
Order |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | ||
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00-35660
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Ahmed v. State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Order |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | ||
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98-50385
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U.S. v. Vonn
Order |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | ||
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A096401
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Conservatorship of Edward W.
Notice waivers routinely sought in conservatorship proceedings violate due process. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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H022909
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Integral Development Corp. v. Wissenbach
German citizen had sufficient contacts with California to support assertion of personal jurisdiction over him. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-70724
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Ellis v. U.S. District Court (U.S.) (In re Ellis)
District court may reject charge bargain in proposed plea agreement when court deems it inadequate to reflect seriousness of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-2057
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Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District v. Norton
Injunction requiring Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct environmental impact statement was proper. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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99-56571
|
Circuit City Stores Inc. v. Najd
State employment discrimination claim is subject to mandatory arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-30298
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US v. Jolibois
Where probation violation constitutes more than one offense, court may impose the most serious penalty available. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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2001-0095
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Jesus M. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
For purposes of severance of parental rights, court considers parent's entire prison term rather than only amount of time remaining on sentence. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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2001-0186
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Hallmark Industries v. First Systech International, Inc.
Intertwining doctrine does not apply to contract dispute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-6067
|
Telecor Communications, Inc. v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Pay phone location owners define market where telephone company's anti-competitive behavior took place. |
Antitrust |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-0289
|
Weatherford v. State
Trial court erred in granting summary judgment based on immunity because right to reasonable safety in foster care was clearly established. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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02-0238
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Yes for Arizona v. Wiers
Analysis was not neutral explanation of initiative. |
Government |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-0192
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In re Niky R.
Court did not abuse its discretion in committing minor to Dept. of Juvenile Corrections under new commitment guidelines. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-0095
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Marriage of Donlann
Marriage invalid under Mexican law is valid under Arizona law. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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00CA1164
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People v. Stanley
Criminal defendant's waiver of right to counsel is invalid where trial court fails to give adequate advisement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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00CA2313
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In re Custody of C.M.
Grandparent visitation statute does not violate parent's due process rights. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0105
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People v. Rogers
Evidence of gunshot residue on clothing of defendant admissible where police has probable cause to make arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0541
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People v. Bradbury
Sentence in aggravated range is appropriate where defendant was on bond for a previous felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0881
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In the Interest of A.D.
Trial court properly terminated parent-child legal relationship where father failed to assert custodial rights. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0905
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People v. Howell
Record supported finding of trial court that defendant violated conditions of probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0973
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In the Matter of Petition of M.G.
Evidence supported trial court's finding that grandparent visitation was appropriate. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 16, 2002 |
