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People v. Turner
Court upholds its prior decision imposing mandatory fees and penalties on defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
In re Marriage of Rassier [Rassier v. Rassier]
California court may not modify Florida court's spousal support order although both parties no longer reside in Florida
Family Law Jul. 3, 2002
Renee J. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Amendment clarifying a parent's right to reunification services applies to pending cases.
Family Law Jul. 3, 2002
Gee v. WCAB
Workers' compensation judge failed to apply treating physician's presumption of correctness.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 3, 2002
Frazier v. Superior Court (Ames)
Court order disqualifying law firm is vacated because it would have required double imputation of confidential information.
Attorneys Jul. 3, 2002
People v. Willis
With assent of complaining party, trial court has discretion to impose remedies or sanctions short of dismissing entire jury venire.
Civil Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
People v. Claeys
Police did not violate defendant's Fourth Amendment rights by entering neighbor's yard without permission and observing marijuana plants growing in defendant's backyard.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
Estate of DePasse
Trial court's order denying party's spousal property petition was proper.
Probate and Trusts Jul. 3, 2002
In re Brown
State law allowing deferral of parole consideration hearings for five years applies to all murder convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
Medix Ambulance Service Inc. v. Superior Court (Collado)
Trial court should have heard oral argument for demurrer before posting ruling on internet.
Civil Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
Ess v. Eskaton Properties Inc.
Plaintiff cannot recover for emotional distress allegedly suffered because her sister sustained injuries at nursing facility.
Torts Jul. 3, 2002
People v. Edwards
Sentence for nonviolent felony under Three Strikes law is not unconstitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
County of Riverside v. Superior Court (Madrigal)
Police officer transferring from one department to another validly waived his right to inspect background check files.
Employment Law Jul. 3, 2002
In re N.S.
Juvenile court should have terminated jurisdiction over case involving child whose father complied with case plan.
Family Law Jul. 3, 2002
Young v. Gannon
Workers compensation judges are not subject to same disciplinary procedures as state court judges.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 3, 2002
Jacqueline R. v. Household of Faith Family Church Inc.
Pastor who engages in consensual sexual activity with church member is not held to same standard of care applicable to licensed marriage counselors.
Torts Jul. 3, 2002
Parrish v. Superior Court (People)
Taking photographs of unaware minor girls at water park is insufficient to show crime of annoying or molesting children.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
Bontrager v. Siskiyou County Assessment Appeals Board
Actual interest rate paid by borrower should be used when calculating capitalization rate under 'band of investment' method.
Taxation Jul. 3, 2002
In re Jayson T.
Jul. 3, 2002
Arizona Dept. of Corrections v. State of Arizona Personnel Board
Decision of Arizona Dept. of Corrections to demote correctional sergeant for misconduct was not arbitrary, capricious or contrary to law.
Employment Law Jul. 3, 2002
Marquez v. Baker Process, Inc.
Order
Jul. 3, 2002
Rosenbarker v. Barnhart
Order
Jul. 3, 2002
Joe B. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Jul. 3, 2002
Lobato v. Taylor
Landowners have rights of access for grazing, firewood and timber, but not for fishing, hunting and recreation.
Real Property Jul. 3, 2002
In re CCI Wireless LLC
Court doesn't require debtor's rent to be prorated for the month of February.
Bankruptcy Jul. 3, 2002
Republican Party of Minnesota v. White
Prohibition upon Minnesota's judicial candidates from announcing their political views is violation of First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2002
Hope v. Pelzer
Prison guards do not enjoy qualified immunity from civil liability for tying prisoner to hitching post.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 3, 2002
Zelman, Superintendent of Public Instruction v. Simmons-Harris
School voucher system giving aid directly to parents who can apply tuition grants to religious, secular, private or public schools doesn't violate Constitution.
Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2002
Board of Education v. Earls
School policy requiring drug testing of all students to participate in any extracurricular activities is constitutional under the Fourth Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2002
Johnson v. Riddle
Shoplifting penalty of $250 for bounced check is not amount permitted by law.
Business Law Jul. 3, 2002