| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-1221
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Swendra v. Soares
Order |
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Dec. 10, 2001 | ||
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00-1260
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U.S. v. Knights
Warrantless search supported by reasonable suspicion and permitted by probation condition does not violate Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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01-285,ord
|
Thoms v. Rosales-Garcia
Order |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | ||
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99-70861
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Aguirre-Cervantes v. INS
Order |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | ||
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99-10538
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U.S. v. Knights
Probation searches must be conducted for probation purposes only, not as part of separate criminal investigation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
98CA2459
|
People v. Fennell
Right to speedy trial not violated where defendant was not convicted after a trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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00-1260
|
United States v. Knights
Order |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | ||
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01SA98 and 01SA100
|
Wesp v. Everson
Suicide letters did not waive attorney-client privilege attaching to private communications between client and his defense attorneys. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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A092381
|
Ard v. County of Contra Costa
In action against county, plaintiff is permitted to plead estoppel by amending complaint formerly granted demurrer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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B147625
|
Janet T., a Minor
Allegations against mother in dependency petition did not support juvenile court jurisdiction. |
Juveniles |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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A094156
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In re Jesse W.
Challenge to most recent order entered in dependency matter may not challenge prior order for which time for filing. appeal has passed. |
Family Law |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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C031367
|
Carmichael v. County of Sacramento
County fee levied against nonprofit bingo parlor's prize payouts does not violate state constitution. |
Gaming |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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E029320
|
In re Phelps
Law prohibiting fraud against homeowner facing foreclosure does not apply when owner does not reside in home. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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F036866
|
People v. Fox
Because defendant's prior Oregon conviction is a lewd and lascivious act regardless of intent, it constitutes a strike under California law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
C036346
|
State Board of Equalization v. Wirick
Former financial officer of corporation is liable for unpaid sales tax when corporation ceases if liability accrued during his or her tenure. |
Taxation |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
E028089
|
Wooten v. Superior Court (People)
Pimping and pandering charges are set aside where there was no prostitution, which requires bodily contact between prostitute and customer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
H021898
|
Estate of Sigourney
Trust was improperly amended without notice to parties with rights under will. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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B146784
|
People v. Renteria
When alternate juror is seated after deliberations have begun, court must instruct jury to begin deliberations anew. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
B151613
|
In re DeLong
Defendant found guilty but sentenced after drug probation initiative's effective date is convicted after effective date, and comes within ambit of proposition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
H020651
|
Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
Court may sever judgment in defendants' favor, properly abstained from intra-associational dispute, and proof of demand futility was required in derivative action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
G028751
|
Anchor Marine Repair Co. v. Magnan
Without basis for transfer or extraordinary writ, Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to review decision of superior court's appellate division. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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C035576
|
People v. Rugamas
Court ordered restitution, imposed for reformation and rehabilitation, is authorized by statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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B140538
|
Conservatorship of Levitt
Attorney fees for elder abuse case may be reduced based on size of estate. |
Conservatorship |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
A089933
|
Stamm Theatres Inc. v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Insurance policy for 'hidden decay' of building may include coverage for collapse even in absence of rot. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
F037760
|
Unnamed Physician v. Board of Trustees of St. Agnes Medical Center
Physician's appeal, following limitation of privileges, is denied because medical peer review procedures were adequately amended. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
B136688
|
Smith v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Uninsured motorist provision for insurance policy covering multiple vehicles must cover all vehicles. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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B148276
|
Blake v. Ecker
Among other things, trial court, granting defendant's motion to compel arbitration has no jurisdiction to hear defendants motion to dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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A092663
|
Mellinger v. Ticor Title Insurance Co. of California
Whether encroachment affected title marketability and was covered by title insurance should have been decided by jury. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
|
E029257
|
Wright v. City of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles is immune for Hantavirus contamination, which occurred on its abandoned property. |
Government |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 | |
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C036486
|
People v. Bianco
Court acted within its discretion in imposing probation condition prohibiting defendant, who obtained recommendation for medicinal marijuana, from using or possessing marijuana. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2001 |
