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People v. Spence
Good faith exception to exclusionary rule doesn't permit admission of evidence seized beyond conditions of probation search.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 8, 2002
Farmers Ins. Exchange v. Low
Order
Apr. 8, 2002
Kajima Engineering and Construction Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Party fails to meet its threshold burden to show that alleged acts were subject to anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Apr. 8, 2002
People v. Turner
Defendant's failure to timely file motion to withdraw guilty plea waived right to appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 8, 2002
In re Nicholas H., a Minor
Order
Apr. 8, 2002
People v. Patterson
Order
Apr. 8, 2002
Alpha Therapeutic Corp. v. Home Insurance Co.
Insurance companies were obligated to cover policyholder facing liability for AIDS-related injuries.
Insurance Apr. 7, 2002
People v. Superior Court (Ghilotti)
Order
Apr. 7, 2002
Krogh v. Reynolds Packing Inc.
Order
Apr. 7, 2002
People v. Reynoso
Order
Apr. 7, 2002
People v. Simmons
Order
Apr. 7, 2002
Brown v. Superior Court (People)
Order
Apr. 7, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
School district trustee may not serve simultaneously as water district director.
Government Apr. 5, 2002
Manduley v. Superior Court (People)
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 707(d), allowing prosecutors to bring charges against minors directly in criminal court, is constitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
Hess v. Ford Motor Co.
Release signed by plaintiff does not cover defendant who is not party to release.
Torts Apr. 5, 2002
People v. McGarry
Prisoner's monetary credit must be applied proportionally among obligations to pay base fine, penalties, restitution.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
California Wholesale Material Supply Inc. v. Norm Wilson & Sons
Assignee of party's accounts receivable is liable for attorney fees pursuant to subcontract though assignee was not signatory to subcontract.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
Smith v. WCAB
Rent of $150 paid by deceased adult son does not make parents dependents of son for purposes of receiving death benefits.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 5, 2002
Costco Companies Inc. v. Gallant
Costco's time, place and manner restrictions on use of its premises for expressive activities are valid.
Constitutional Law Apr. 5, 2002
People v. Hunter
Because defendant failed to file motion to suppress evidence uncovered in execution of search warrant, his challenge is not cognizable on appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
Griffiths v. Superior Court (Medical Board of California)
State medical board may revoke physician's license for unprofessional conduct after more than one alcohol-related conviction.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 5, 2002
San Remo Hotel LP v. City and County of San Francisco
Hotel seeking to convert residential units must obtain permit and help pay for replacement housing.
Government Apr. 5, 2002
People v. McKay
Custodial arrests for fine-only offenses do not violate Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
Lauren H., a Minor
Because jury rendered a 'compromise verdict,' trial court's decision to order complete new trial is proper.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
McPhearson v. The Michaels Co.
Court abused discretion by disqualifying attorney based on perceived conflict of interest.
Attorneys Apr. 5, 2002
Snapp & Associates Insurance Services, Inc. v. Robertson
Statute of limitations for misappropriation action is not tolled under fraudulent concealment theory.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
Schmier v. Supreme Court of California
Plaintiff who sued to compel publication of all state appellate opinions is not entitled to attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
People v. Kozlowski
PIN code is property for purposes of kidnapping for extortion conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2002
United States v. Byrne
In quiet title action, patent date controls determination of river boundary's position.
Real Property Apr. 5, 2002
Catalano v. IRS
Order granting relief from automatic stay does not constitute 'de facto' abandonment of property under bankruptcy law.
Bankruptcy Apr. 5, 2002