| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-5177
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Heath v. John Christner Trucking
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2001 | ||
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S084020
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People v. Cox
Review granted |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | ||
|
A081424
|
People v. Hightower
Trial court may conduct reasonable investigation into claim of jury misconduct even if inquiry involves disclosure of statement made during deliberations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
S081019
|
People v. Boddie
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | ||
|
S086456
|
People v. Hightower
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
S075171
|
In re Du
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
A074986
|
People v. Metters
Dismissal of sole holdout juror for not guilty verdict does not violate defendant's fair trial rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
B110130 and B118572
|
In re Cox
In involuntary manslaughter, when underlying misdemeanor is committed with criminal intent, dangerousness of act is irrelevant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
S085218
|
People v. Hinger
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
S086153
|
People v. Slayton
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
99CA1871
|
People v. Jensen
Hearsay statements admissible in murder trial where there was sufficient evidence of reliability. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | |
|
00CA0172
|
People v. Sorrendino
|
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | ||
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98CA2043
|
People v. Allen
|
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | ||
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99CA1332
|
Gallagher v. Ingram
|
|
Oct. 22, 2001 | ||
|
00-2018
|
U.S. v. Combs
Defendants' various challenges to conviction and sentence are without merit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
00-15028
|
Foster v. Mahdesian
Public employer is not liable for union's failure to provide adequate financial disclosure regarding 'agency' fees to non-union members. |
Labor Law |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
01-1043
|
In re Hill
'However' clause does not apply to preclude debtor from showing that plan classification discriminated against creditors. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
00-1370
|
Gschwend v. Markus (In re Markus)
Untimely bankruptcy claim may proceed because it 'relates back' to earlier complaint that was timely filed. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
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98-36022
|
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation v. Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services
Agency's interpretation of congressional appropriation made under Indian Self-Determination Act was consistent with Congress' intent, thus court erred in awarding additional funding. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
00-10346
|
U.S. v. Ramirez-Garcia
Motion to suppress evidence of illegal re-entry was properly denied and prior conviction was correctly considered for sentence enhancement. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
99-16952
|
Schikore v. Bankamerica Supplemental Retirement Plan
Employee who proved that she mailed required form may be entitled to ERISA benefits despite employer's claim that form was never received. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
99-36000
|
Sistrunk v. Armenakis
Habeus petition of convicted child rapist fails to withstand 'Schlup gateway' challenge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
00-15495
|
Shotgun Delivery Inc. v. United States
Employer's mileage reimbursement system that isn't designed to reimburse delivery drivers for actual mileage expenses doesn't qualify as tax-exempt accountable plan. |
Taxation |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
99-55963
|
Dishman v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America
State invasion of privacy tort is not pre-empted by ERISA where claim only tenuously related to plan administration. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
70264-1
|
City of Kent v. Beigh
Court correctly suppressed results of blood alcohol test where breath analysis failed because machine indicated 'interference detected.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
67680-1
|
Guardianship of Keffeler
State funds providing for care of foster children may not be reimbursed as 'creditor' from Social Security benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
19443-4-III
|
Schuman v. Dept. of Licensing
Department of Licensing improperly analyzed collateral estoppel element when affirming revocation of driver's license. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | |
|
00-1532
|
Noel v. Martin
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2001 | ||
|
99SC379
|
DeHerrera v. Sentry Insurance Co.
Excluding relatives of named insured from personal injury protection and uninsured motorist coverage based on their occupancy in particular vehicle violates public policy. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 19, 2001 | |
|
99SC926
|
City and County of Denver v. Board of Assessment Appeals
Legislature has not made any provision for Fire and Police Pension Association to be exempt from ad valorem taxation. |
Taxation |
|
Oct. 19, 2001 |
