| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B144972
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Insurance Co. of the West v. Pangborn Plumbing Corp.
Contractual lien for attorney fees has priority over judgment lien. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B152626
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In re Tamika T.
Court may require offer of proof before holding contested hearing regarding parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S089554
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People v. Alvarez
Corpus delicti rule still requires every conviction be supported by some proof of corpus delicti 'aside from' or 'in addition to' defendant's extrajudicial statements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S090710
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People v. Talibdeen
Because defendant is not in prison for failure to pay fine, imposition of state and county penalties is mandatory. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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E029463
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Eastburn v. Regional Fire Protection Authority
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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01SC530
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In re J.A,U., a child
Challenge to paternity judgment on basis of mistake of material fact must be brought within six-month time limit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B153949
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Fernandez v. Lawson
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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A095447
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McGonnell v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc.
Plaintiffs claiming wrongful death fail to establish exposure to asbestos produced by defendants. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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01SA303
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Silva v. Basin Western, Inc.
Reserves and settlement authority are not relevant in plaintiff's personal injury action. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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G030498
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Jesson v. Davis
Electoral candidates for state office need not take oath disavowing membership in organizations seeking overthrow of government by force or violence. |
Government |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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C039165
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Parrish v. Superior Court (People)
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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00SC950
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Concerned Parents of Pueblo, Inc. v. Gilmore
In negligence action against nonprofit organization, person providing service on behalf of organization is immune from liability, not organization. |
Torts |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S091547
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Great Western Shows Inc. v. County of Los Angeles
County ordinance prohibiting gun and ammunition sales on county property is not pre-empted by state law. |
Government |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S091549
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Nordyke v. King
County may ban possession of guns on its property, even if it results in banning gun shows. |
Government |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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F034831
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People v. Garcia
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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G029323
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Szetela v. Discover Bank
Credit card's arbitration agreement is unenforceable to extent that it prohibits class treatment of small individual claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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D036326
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Carver v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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A094534
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People v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London
Judgment creditor may recover property damage claims against insurer who wrongfully denied coverage for environmental contamination. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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E030046
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Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. v. City of Colton (Taormina Industries)
Waste disposal company has standing to challenge city's approval of competitor's conditional use permit which allows competitor to process solid waste. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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H020771
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Mejia v. Reed
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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B149442
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People v. Level
Defendant who failed to raise issue of age waived right to have prior conviction treated as juvenile adjudication. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B152598
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People v. Cano
Absent admission that conviction constituted probation violation, defendant is entitled to benefits of Proposition 36. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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E028904
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Randalynne G., a Minor
Juvenile court abused its discretion in delegating issue of visitation to guardian. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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C037215
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People v. Marchand
Events that require defendant to register as sex offender need not be proven beyond reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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G026150
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Kaplan v. Fairway Oaks Homeowners Assn.
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S098290
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People v. Sparks
Defendant who entered bedroom of single-family residence with intent to commit rape is guilty of burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S100490
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Nicholas H., a minor
Man does not lose status as presumed father by admitting he is not biological father. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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B147752
|
Watson Cogeneration Co. v. County of Los Angeles
Assessor properly considered actual income stream resulting from above-market price, government-facilitated power purchase agreement in property tax valuation of power plant. |
Taxation |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | |
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S104863
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Jerry P., a Minor
Order |
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Aug. 6, 2002 | ||
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S097456
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Rice v. Clark
Person who provides information for instrument's preparation and encourages donor to execute instrument is not disqualified as recipient of donative transfer. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Aug. 6, 2002 |
