| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S107274
|
People v. Oates
Order |
|
Jul. 24, 2002 | ||
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01-16238
|
Little v. Kern County Superior Court
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 23, 2002 | ||
|
01-70584
|
Paramasamy v. Ashcroft
Immigration judge's boilerplate adverse credibility findings of asylum petitioner are not supported by substantial evidence. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | |
|
01-1188
|
Miller v. Cardinale (In re Deville)
Attorney who orchestrated bankruptcy filings to delay lawsuits against clients is liable for sanctions. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | |
|
01-1627
|
Price v. U.S. Trustee (In re Price)
Dismissal of Chapter 7 case for substantial abuse was proper where debts were primarily consumer debts and debtor could fund Chapter 13 plan. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | |
|
00-30224
|
U.S. v. Timmins
Court inadequately examined defendant's competency to stand trial where experts determined defendant's decision to go to trial was based on delusions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | |
|
01-1213
|
U.S. v. Fabiano
Order |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | ||
|
02-7020
|
Cagle v. Workman
Order |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | ||
|
01-8095
|
U.S. v. Bull
Order |
|
Jul. 22, 2002 | ||
|
B142586
|
People v. Rodriguez
Conviction for continuous sexual abuse of child upheld despite failure to instruct jury regarding technical meaning of 'recurring access.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 21, 2002 | |
|
00-55768
|
United Computer Systems Inc. v. AT&T Corp.
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 21, 2002 | ||
|
G029235
|
County of Orange v. Rosales
|
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S094676
|
Cooley v. Superior Court (Marentez)
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S090886
|
People v. Sousa
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S106392
|
In re Bohana
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S107789
|
Keitel v. Heubel
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S097610
|
In re Rose
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S107419
|
Seheult v. Jeffer Mangles Butler & Marmaro
Order |
|
Jul. 19, 2002 | ||
|
S104974
|
People v. Cervantes
Order |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | ||
|
C038388
|
Zwicker v. Altamont Emergency Room Physicians Medical Group
Spouse has no claim for loss of consortium due to injury that occurred prior to marriage. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | |
|
A091787
|
Jackson Plaza Homeowners Assn. v. Alcal Roofing & Insulation
In construction defect actions, 10-year statute of limitations is tolled during periods in which builder attempts to repair defect. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | |
|
A097679
|
Marcus W. v. Superior Court (People)
Juvenile whose case was transferred to adult court must have opportunity to prove confession used for transfer was involuntary. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | |
|
01-55312
|
Paige v. State of California
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | ||
|
01-15951
|
Aragon v. Republic Silver State Disposal Inc.
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | ||
|
S102527
|
People v. Superior Court (Ghilotti)
Court must decide whether evaluators used correct standard in examining defendant committed as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | |
|
F030690
|
People v. Mower
Compassionate Use Act provides affirmative defense, not immunity from prosecution, for possession and cultivation of marijuana for qualified users. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | |
|
01CA1296
|
In re Marriage of Eggert
Attorney may not seek payment for services from child support arrearages. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 18, 2002 | |
|
D039640
|
Westerfield v. Superior Court (Copley Press Inc.)
Right of access to warrant affidavits is limited to preserve fairness in murder suspect's trial. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 17, 2002 | |
|
B152203
|
Conservatorship of Schaeffer
Wife seeking to be conservator of husband's estate was improperly denied access to recommendation prepared by appointed counsel. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jul. 17, 2002 | |
|
00-24095
|
In re Black
Pickup truck used by self-employed building contractor qualifies as exempt asset. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 17, 2002 |
