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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
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