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Swendra v. Soares
Order
Dec. 10, 2001
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
Thoms v. Rosales-Garcia
Order
Dec. 10, 2001
Aguirre-Cervantes v. INS
Order
Dec. 10, 2001
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
People v. Fennell
Right to speedy trial not violated where defendant was not convicted after a trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 10, 2001
United States v. Knights
Order
Dec. 10, 2001
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
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
Janet T., a Minor
Allegations against mother in dependency petition did not support juvenile court jurisdiction.
Juveniles Dec. 10, 2001
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
Carmichael v. County of Sacramento
County fee levied against nonprofit bingo parlor's prize payouts does not violate state constitution.
Gaming Dec. 10, 2001
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
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
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
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
Estate of Sigourney
Trust was improperly amended without notice to parties with rights under will.
Probate and Trusts Dec. 10, 2001
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
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
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
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
People v. Rugamas
Court ordered restitution, imposed for reformation and rehabilitation, is authorized by statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 10, 2001
Conservatorship of Levitt
Attorney fees for elder abuse case may be reduced based on size of estate.
Conservatorship Dec. 10, 2001
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
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
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
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
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
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
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