Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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47784-6
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Tex Enterprises Inc. v. Brockway Standard Corp.
Customer who received assurances from salesman may sue for breach of warranty despite disclaimer printed on invoices. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
48432-0
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Horan v. City of Federal Way
City government cannot remove commercial signs near highway without paying compensation. |
Government |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
20078-7
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Eugster v. City of Spokane
Selection process to fill city council vacancy may have violated Open Public Meetings Act. |
Government |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B143288
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People v. Viramontes
Trial of defendant accused of fatal shooting at party should have included instruction on imperfect self-defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B149382
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Nam Tai Electronics Inc. v. Titzer
No personal jurisdiction found for Colorado author who allegedly posted defamatory material onto Internet message board based in California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B145393
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People v. Dang
Trial court did not err in permitting defendant's former attorney to testify about his threats against witnesses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
D038503
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Songstad v. Superior Court (Nestande)
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Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
D036898
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Provenzano v. DMV
DMV is authorized to revoke vehicle salesperson's license for advertising and selling car without having title. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
A093671
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Vahle v. Barwick
Whether parties to release agreement intended to release attorney from liabilty for malpractice is a triable issue of fact. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
H021585
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Coastal Berry Co. v. Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Labor board must reconsider whether farm workers who were fired for causing disruption in field are entitled to reinstatement. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B142127
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People v. Roberto V.
Testimony of mother regarding statements of four-year-old alleged victim should not have been admitted during trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B135155
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Marriage of Brewer and Federici
Trial court didn't abuse discretion in setting aside judgment and martial settlement agreement based on mistake. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B145977
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Harry N., a Minor
Juvenile court did not give proper consideration to Department of Children and Family Services' placement recommendation. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B148437
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Clifton V., a Minor
Juvenile court erred in refusing to hear live testimony at hearing on mother's Section 388 petition for modification where declaration testimony conflicted. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
E029822
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Walker v. Kiousis
Civil Code Section 47.5, permitting peace officers to bring defamation suits against complainants, is unconstitutional content-based regulation of speech. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
A093703
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Morris v. Harper
Mandamus may be used to compel treatment centers to obtain licenses because compliance duty is 'ministerial' rather than 'discretionary.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
C037480
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Brown v. Kennard
Litigation privilege outlined in Civil Code bars plaintiff's abuse of process action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
A093755
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Roe v. State of California
Government may be liable for breaching settlement agreement regarding discipline of real estate appraiser. |
Government |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
F037760
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Unnamed Physician v. Board of Trustees of St. Agnes Medical Center
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Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
D036608
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Allen v. Smith
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Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
C037880
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City of Sacramento v. WCAB
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Feb. 21, 2002 | ||
01-1121
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Morgan-Busby v. Gladstone
Granting injunction preventing defendants from transferring stock and interfering with trustee's investigation, even though trustee failed to timely object, was proper. |
Bankruptcy |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
B151042
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People v. Wilson
Courts have discretion to strike enhancement for use of accelerant in arson cases. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
C035745
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Deltakeeper v. Oakdale Irrigation District
Named parties have interest in California Environmental Quality Act litigation sufficient to protect interests of parties not joined. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
C030453
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National Enterprises Inc. v. Woods
Junior lienholder who purchased debt from same seller as did senior lienholder is not barred from recovering debt in event of foreclosure. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
C036307
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Reader's Digest Assn. Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Wholly-owned subsidiary, which solicits advertising for out-of-state publication, doesn't qualify as contractor afforded out-of-state tax exemption. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
G023339
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Burns v. Nature's Best
Business accused of secretly recording telephone conversation is entitled to new criminal trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
C032952
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Lueter v. State of California
Plaintiffs cannot assert tort claim for negligent spoliation of evidence. |
Torts |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
G027157
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Shelton v. Rancho Mortgage & Investment Corp.
Although postjudgment order denying motion for sanctions is appealable, court didn't err in denying motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 21, 2002 | |
S102143
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People v. Abasta
Order |
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Feb. 21, 2002 |