| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-36062
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Billington v. Smith
Police officer is entitled to qualified immunity for shooting and killing motorist. |
Government |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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00-50346
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U.S. v. Salgado
Statements made by illegal alien while in custody for unrelated charges are admissible in immigration proceeding. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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A096306
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In re Brian P.
Termination of parental rights of father who recently surfaced is reversed because substantial evidence does not support juvenile court's finding of adoptability. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 7, 2002 | |
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B151131
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Basura v. U.S. Home Corp.
|
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Aug. 7, 2002 | ||
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B151293
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Marriage of Read
|
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S101726
|
People v. Patterson
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S100657
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Villafana v. CAMCO Pacific Construction Co. Inc.
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S098425
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Valdez v. Clayton Industries Inc.
Order |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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B133572
|
Rivas v. Safety-Kleen Corp.
Plaintiff's tort suit for exposure to toxic chemicals is barred because he failed to file within one-year deadline. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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A095702
|
Day v. Alta Bates Medical Center
Hospital asserting lien against patient is not liable for fees incurred by attorney in filing malpractice suit on behalf of patient. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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C038026
|
Fry v. Saenz
High school completion requirement is not essential to CalWORKs program. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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A093757
|
Zakarian v. Bekov
Medical malpractice dispute sent to arbitration may require joinder of third party who did not sign arbitration agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B155620
|
Kollander Construction Inc. v. Superior Court (Alvarez)
When party is not given opportunity to rebut opposition's 75-page response, motion for reconsideration is proper. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B155364
|
Pablo S. v. Superior Court (Department of Children and Family Services)
Reunification services are denied because of parents' failure to provide medical attention for child's broken leg, resulting in constant pain and disfigurement. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B148171
|
People v. National Automobile Casualty Insurance Co.
Court's failure to expressly declare bail is forefeited deprived court of later jurisdiction to note forfeiture in minutes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S036450
|
People v. Koontz
Death sentence is affirmed for defendant who failed to show he was incompetent to stand trial or to represent himself. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B151283
|
In re Josiah S.
Court erred in denying parent's request to contest issue of child's continued care where parental rights have not been terminated. |
Juveniles |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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E029215
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People v. Baylor
|
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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B146996
|
Estate of Forthmann
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|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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A095196
|
Cobb v. City & County of San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization & Arbitration Board (Passalacqua)
Landlord is not permitted to dramatically increase rent under Costa-Hawkins Act after new tenant moves in. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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D038813
|
People v. Mantanez
Because of defendant's long criminal history, imposition of Three Strikes sentence isn't cruel and unusual punishment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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01SA19
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In the Matter of Attorney C
Prosecutor must disclose exculpatory evidence in advance of next critical stage of proceeding following evidence's discovery. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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00SC970
|
Stewart v. Rice
Trial court may not consider defense juror affidavits that do not address prejudicial information improperly brought to jury's attention or improper outside influence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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C036295
|
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc. v. City of Roseville
|
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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F037363
|
California Teacher's Assn. v. Governing Board of the Golden Valley Unified School District
Teacher is classified as probationary employee and is entitled to prior written notice of dismissal and right to hearing. |
Education |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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G023360
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Patel v. Southern California Water Co.
|
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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E028833
|
People v. Martin
Police did not knowingly circumvent defendant's Sixth Amendment rights when police arranged for defendant's girlfriend to secretly record inculpatory phone conversations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B151606
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City of Malibu v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Mountain conservancy operated by state agency is subject to local land use laws. |
Government |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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C038718
|
People v. Archer
Driver who exposed his penis to other driver during road rage incident is guilty of indecent exposure. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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E028904
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Randalynne G., a Minor
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Aug. 6, 2002 |
