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Insurance Co. of the West v. Pangborn Plumbing Corp.
Contractual lien for attorney fees has priority over judgment lien.
Contracts Aug. 6, 2002
In re Tamika T.
Court may require offer of proof before holding contested hearing regarding parental rights.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
Eastburn v. Regional Fire Protection Authority
Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
Fernandez v. Lawson
Aug. 6, 2002
McGonnell v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc.
Plaintiffs claiming wrongful death fail to establish exposure to asbestos produced by defendants.
Civil Procedure Aug. 6, 2002
Silva v. Basin Western, Inc.
Reserves and settlement authority are not relevant in plaintiff's personal injury action.
Insurance Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
Parrish v. Superior Court (People)
Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
Nordyke v. King
County may ban possession of guns on its property, even if it results in banning gun shows.
Government Aug. 6, 2002
People v. Garcia
Aug. 6, 2002
Szetela v. Discover Bank
Credit card's arbitration agreement is unenforceable to extent that it prohibits class treatment of small individual claims.
Civil Procedure Aug. 6, 2002
Carver v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
Mejia v. Reed
Aug. 6, 2002
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
People v. Cano
Absent admission that conviction constituted probation violation, defendant is entitled to benefits of Proposition 36.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 6, 2002
Randalynne G., a Minor
Juvenile court abused its discretion in delegating issue of visitation to guardian.
Juveniles Aug. 6, 2002
People v. Marchand
Events that require defendant to register as sex offender need not be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 6, 2002
Kaplan v. Fairway Oaks Homeowners Assn.
Aug. 6, 2002
People v. Sparks
Defendant who entered bedroom of single-family residence with intent to commit rape is guilty of burglary.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 6, 2002
Nicholas H., a minor
Man does not lose status as presumed father by admitting he is not biological father.
Family Law Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002
Jerry P., a Minor
Order
Aug. 6, 2002
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 Aug. 6, 2002