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Billington v. Smith
Police officer is entitled to qualified immunity for shooting and killing motorist.
Government Aug. 7, 2002
U.S. v. Salgado
Statements made by illegal alien while in custody for unrelated charges are admissible in immigration proceeding.
Immigration Aug. 7, 2002
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
Basura v. U.S. Home Corp.
Aug. 7, 2002
Marriage of Read
Aug. 6, 2002
People v. Patterson
Order
Aug. 6, 2002
Villafana v. CAMCO Pacific Construction Co. Inc.
Order
Aug. 6, 2002
Valdez v. Clayton Industries Inc.
Order
Aug. 6, 2002
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
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
Fry v. Saenz
High school completion requirement is not essential to CalWORKs program.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 6, 2002
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
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
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
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
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
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
People v. Baylor
Aug. 6, 2002
Estate of Forthmann
Aug. 6, 2002
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
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
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
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
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc. v. City of Roseville
Aug. 6, 2002
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
Patel v. Southern California Water Co.
Aug. 6, 2002
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
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
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
Randalynne G., a Minor
Aug. 6, 2002