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Lendennie v. Sabel
Perris City publication meets statutory requirements to qualify as newspaper of general circulation.
Government Jul. 2, 2002
Guardianship of Melissa W., a Minor
Grandparents cannot appeal denial of guardianship petition if they violated the judgment they sought to reverse.
Family Law Jul. 2, 2002
Vanzant v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Malicious prosecution claim barred for failure to show defendants lacked probable cause to sue in former action.
Torts Jul. 2, 2002
People v. McNeil
Defendant cannot be arrested and searched under city ordinance that is pre-empted by state law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Low v. Lan
Court erred by concluding that statute of limitations had run on Insurance Commissioner's preference claim.
Insurance Jul. 2, 2002
H.D. Arnaiz Ltd. v. City of San Joaquin
Motion to vacate voluntary dismissal of action was properly granted where party was under mistaken belief.
Civil Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Greene v. Lambert
Court's exclusion of evidence regarding defendant's 'dissociative identity disorder' violated constitutional right to present compete defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Milos Sovak M.D. v. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co.
Amended opinion
Jul. 2, 2002
Souch v. Schaivo
There is no ex post facto clause violation when trial court uses absolute discretion to impose either consecutive or concurrent sentences.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Bryce v. Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Colorado
Church leaders' statements regarding doctrinal teachings on homosexuality are protected by First Amendment.
Civil Rights Jul. 2, 2002
Oliver v. Keller
Prison Litigation Reform Act requires more than de minimis showing of mental or emotional injury, but is inapplicable to 14th Amendment violations.
Prisoners Rights Jul. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Carranza
Passenger's presence in vehicle carrying commercial quantity of drugs across border is enough to find probable cause for his arrest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Vinson v. Thomas
Comprehensive remedial scheme of ADA precludes suit against public official for alleged violations of rights under act.
Civil Rights Jul. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Godinez-Rabadan
Indictment for unlawful re-entry of deported alien need not indicate exact date defendant was found in United States.
Immigration Jul. 2, 2002
Barcamerica International USA Trust v. Tyfield Importers Inc.
Company that did not exert any quality-control measures engaged in naked licensing and forfeited its rights in mark.
Intellectual Property Jul. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Buckland
Amended opinion
Jul. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Battle
Defendant who robbed local convenience store is guilty of violating Hobbs Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Diaz v. Paul J. Kennedy Law Firm
Criminal defendants failed to show their attorneys engaged in malpractice.
Attorneys Jul. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Swenson
District court erred in sentencing defendant to 24 months in prison after second violation of supervised release.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
State v. Ring
Order
Jul. 2, 2002
State v. Carlson
Opinion
Jul. 2, 2002
Student Loan Fund of Idaho Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Education
Amended opinion
Jul. 2, 2002
People v. Parker
Juror who worried about punishment of defendant was properly dismissed for misconduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
City National Bank v. Adams
Attorney who had opportunity to acquire confidential information is disqualified to represent client in matter against former client.
Attorneys Jul. 2, 2002
Rubin v. United Air Lines Inc.
Airline may eject passenger from flight without liability if it reasonably believes passenger presents safety risk.
Torts Jul. 2, 2002
Keenan v. Superior Court (Sinatra)
Provisions of 'Son of Sam' law are unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Jul. 2, 2002
People v. Craney
State may appeal court's order dismissing criminal case for lack of evidence after jury voted to convict.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
People v. Hillhouse
Court upholds death sentence even though conviction is partially reversed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Correa v. Superior Court (People)
Witnesses' Spanish-language statements related to police through bystanders acting as translators are admissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
American Equity Insurance Co. v. Beck
Two attorneys jointly representing client have no fiduciary duty toward each other.
Attorneys Jul. 2, 2002