| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F038969
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Tanyann W., a Minor
Term 'sibling' does not include foster sisters or brothers in statute that permits denial of reunification services in case of abuse by guardian. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 9, 2002 | |
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B145867
|
Tradewinds Escrow Inc. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Under business owners policy exclusion, insurer does not have duty to defend claim against insured for failing to render professional services. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 9, 2002 | |
|
A095016
|
California Apartment Assn. v. City of Fremont
City is not precluded from making amendments to California Building Standards Code more than 180 days after publication of new code. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 9, 2002 | |
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A095206
|
In re Raphael P.
Evidence of biological nonpaternity cannot be used to rebut presumed father status. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 9, 2002 | |
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A094061
|
Children's Hospital & Medical Center v. Belshe
State regulations for reimbursing out-of-state hospitals for Medi-Cal patients violate the commerce clause and equal protection clause. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 9, 2002 | |
|
G028341
|
People v. Cuccia
Cumulative effect of coercing defendant to testify and denying defendant's request to testify on surrebuttal violated defendant's right to fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 2002 | |
|
00-71589
|
Ramirez-Castro v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Order of state court, expunging party's misdemeanor conviction after successful completion of probation, does not eliminate immigration consequences. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 9, 2002 | |
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B147995
|
People v. Arroyas
Sentence for vandalism conviction was properly enhanced based on defendant's street gang affiliation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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A093673
|
Groth Bros. Oldsmobile Inc. v. Gallagher
If plaintiff voluntarily dismisses after learning of court's tentative adverse ruling, court has jurisdiction to vacate dismissal and sustain defendant's demurrer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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B146918
|
Schoendorf v. U.D. Registry Inc.
Plaintiff makes sufficient showing that consumer reporting agency should have modified her report. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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B148128
|
Swanson v. St. John's Regional Medical Center
Hospital may assert lien against patient's tort recovery even after receiving payment from insurance carrier. |
Business Law |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
|
D038976
|
Schroeder v. City Council of City of Irvine
Plaintiff fails to make prima facie showing that vote program is unlawful expenditure of city funds. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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C037965
|
Bagatti v. Dept. of Rehabilitation
Employer may have violated state law by refusing to provide motorized transportation to employee with polio. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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E028198
|
City of Chino v. Jackson
Indemnity agreement holds each signatory jointly and severally liable to bond holder of City's development project. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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B152512
|
National Technical Systems v. Superior Court (United Pacific Insurance Co.)
Evidence of prior judgment against general contractor was properly excluded in subsequent action against surety. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
|
B150941
|
Diosdado v. Diosdado
Agreement between spouses to pay damages in event one party engages in sexual infidelity is unenforceable. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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B146581
|
Silver v. Boatwright Home Inspection Inc.
Defendant, voluntarily dismissed prior to trial, is not prevailing party for purpose of recovering attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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B131353
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Wackeen v. Malis
Without specific request, court does not retain jurisdiction to enforce settlement agreement after case is dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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B151293
|
Marriage of Read
Law firm discharged by client cannot motion court for award of attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
|
B150872
|
Angel B., a Minor
Parent fails to show her relationship with child is so significant that its termination would be detrimental to child. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
|
H021888
|
Patel v. City of Gilroy
City of Gilroy's Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance is not unconstitutionally vague. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
|
B146708
|
Jarrow Formulas, Inc. v. LaMarche
|
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | ||
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B150613
|
People v. Mearns
Sentence ordering defendant to pay restitution to rape victim was proper under California Constitution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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E029215
|
People v. Baylor
There is no constitutional violation when police in one case use DNA profile which was lawfully obtained in another previous case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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C035295
|
People v. Mello
Defendant is entitled to new trial because trial court erred by instructing prospective jurors to lie under oath during voir dire. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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G027398
|
People v. Chenze
Defendant was properly convicted for battery on custodial officer despite amendment to criminal statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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E030590
|
People v. Superior Court (Jefferson)
To be eligible for probation, defendant must be free from prison custody for five years immediately preceding drug offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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C035179
|
Carwash of America-PO LLC v. Windswept Ventures No. 1
Prevailing party may not recover expert witness fees unless they are separately pleaded and proven. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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D036691
|
Norwest Mortgage Inc. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
After mortgagee makes full credit bid, mortgagee is not entitled to insurance proceeds for prepurchase damage to property. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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C039302
|
In re Raymond E.
Law that provides exception to termination of parental rights does not apply retroactively. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 8, 2002 |
