| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01CA0479
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Scherr v. Colorado Dept. of Revenue
Evidence of inaccurate breath test warrants reversal of driver license revocation. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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01SA415
|
People v. Al-Yousif
Saudi Arabian defendant understood 'Miranda' warning. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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01SC481
|
Sachtjen v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co.
Insurance company may be liable for damages in accident where vehicle was being driven by conditional vendee rather than policy holder. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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01SC169
|
Jagow v. E-470 Public Highway Authority
Damage award to remainder property arising from eminent domain proceeding isn't supported by evidence. |
Real Property |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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01CA0803
|
Owens v. Industrial Claim Appeal Office.
Claimant not entitled to compensation for medical benefits where treatment unrelated to industrial injury. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | |
|
01-6375
|
U.S. v. Shores
Order |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | ||
|
02-112
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County recorders may not implement electronic recordation of documents in their respective jurisdictions other than in counties of Orange and San Bernardino. |
Government |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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02-5074
|
Ferrell v. Grubbs
Order |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | ||
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01-7161
|
U.S. v. Chewey
Order |
|
Sep. 4, 2002 | ||
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00-16210
|
Pollard v. Galaza
Voluntary statement obtained in violation of defendant's Miranda rights may be admitted at trial to impeach defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01-35494
|
Vizcaino v. Microsoft Corp.
Attorney fees award of 28 percent of cash settlement fund for class, amounting to $27,127,800, is not an abuse of discretion. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
00-99016
|
Osband v. Woodford
Protective order limiting state's use of materials discovered is not clear error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
01-15117
|
Renick v. Dun & Bradstreet
Debt collector's request for payment did not violate debtor's right to challenge validity of debt. |
Business Law |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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99-35320
|
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette Inc. v. American Coalition of Life Activists
Anti-abortion activists' posters targeting abortion providers are 'true threats' not protected by First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
01-3291
|
U.S. v. Davis
Domestic violence call was not exigent circumstance sufficient to justify warrantless search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01-2179
|
U.S. v. Torres-Palma
Sentence imposed through video conference violates requirement that defendant be physically present at sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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00-57054
|
Padfield v. AIG Life Insurance Co.
Death caused by autoerotic asphyxiation is covered under ERISA-governed accidental death insurance policy. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01-15452
|
Nickel v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Assn.
Bank trustee must remedy fee overcharges by returning any profits plus interest. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01-55656
|
Carrillo v. Su (In re Su)
Tort judgment for negligence committed with 'malice' may be dischargeable in bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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00-15767
|
Angulo-Dominguez v. Ashcroft
Party is ineligible for relief under Registry Statute because of his record of lawful entry and his convictions for controlled substance violations. |
Immigration |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
01-10438
|
U.S. v. Weaver
Crime of equity skimming merely requires proof of transfer of title, not that real estate was purchased for adequate consideration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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99-35311
|
United States for the Use and Benefit of Walton Technology Inc. v. Weststar Engineering Inc.
Federal subcontractor's unjust enrichment claim is precluded by settlement agreement. |
Government |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
99-17338
|
Gibson v. County of Washoe
Jury could conclude from evidence of inmate's death that county's policies posed substantial risk of serious harm and chose to ignore risk. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
01SC434
|
People v. Trujillo
Defendant's voluntary, unwarned statements cannot be used to rebut defense theory or to impeach witness other than defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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00CA2168
|
Fielder v. Academy Riding Stables
Stable owner is not immune from liability for damages related to failure of rider to control horse. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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00-55333
|
Amadeo v. Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Claim for bad faith denial of disability benefits was based on insurer's arbitrary interpretation of 'substantial duties.' |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01-2149
|
U.S. v. Alvarez-Becerra
Order |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
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00-71247
|
People of Guam v. Guerrero
Controlled substance statute does not substantially burden Rastafarian's right to freely exercise his religion. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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00-36108
|
Franklin v. Johnson
Absent a showing of prejudice, Counsel's deficient representation will not warrant habeas relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
G028732
|
Baker v. Gourley
DMV cannot suspend license for drunk driving without court proceeding unless chemical test indicates blood-alcohol level. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 |
