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County of San Luis Obispo v. Superior Court (Munari)
Loss of property through foreclosure prevents petitioner from obtaining relief and establishing interest in land by administrative mandate.
Real Property Aug. 13, 2001
People v. Bolter
For witness-killing special circumstance to apply, evidence need only show that victim/witness was killed in retaliation for act of testifying.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Chateau Chamberay Homeowners Assoc. v. Associated International Insurance Co.
Summary judgment of insured's bad faith claim is proper when record reflects parties had genuine dispute as to what was covered under policy.
Insurance Aug. 13, 2001
Adelman v. Associated International Insurance Co.
Insurer is not liable to non-insured third party for negligent performance of its indemnity obligations to named insured.
Insurance Aug. 13, 2001
People v. Gibson
Information in warrant was not stale where law enforcement surveillance established defendant's residence and magistrate had ample evidence of continuing criminal enterprise.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Conservatorship of Ramirez
Professional conservators should not have been appointed for ailing women when competent relative was available to care for her.
Conservatorship Aug. 13, 2001
Santa Ana Unified School District v. Orange County Development Agency
School district entitled to property tax revenues despite failing to elect to receive funds prior to redevelopment project.
Government Aug. 13, 2001
In re Copeman
Laches was available as defense to payment of child support arrearages.
Family Law Aug. 13, 2001
Walter, a Minor
Aug. 13, 2001
Home Builders Assoc. of Northern California v. City of Napa
Aug. 13, 2001
Jones v. Wagner
Partner had no obligation to make mortgage payment for defaulting partner in absence of agreement to do so.
Contracts Aug. 13, 2001
Barnett v. Penske Truck Leasing
Prevailing party on summary judgment is entitled to sanctions if losing party failed to admit truth of matter ultimately proved genuine.
Civil Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Hicks v. Kaufman and Broad Home Corp.
Aug. 13, 2001
Barnett v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Potential for coverage under corporation's insurance policy exists when officers may have been acting within scope of employment when alleged defamatory statements made.
Insurance Aug. 13, 2001
Grant v. Superior Court (In re Jacobs)
Peremptory challenge of judge may not be filed unless there is pending trial or hearing.
Civil Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
People v. Pacific Bell
Aug. 13, 2001
Conservatorship of Wendland
Review granted
Aug. 13, 2001
State v. Silva
Criminal defendant who represented himself had sufficient court resources despite lack of investigator or access to phone.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
To-Ro Trade Shows v. Collins
Business failing to present actual immediate dispute in which it has a direct, substantial interest cannot bring action for declaratory relief.
Civil Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Foss Maritime Co. v. City of Seattle
Court lacks authority to dismiss case when case is noted for trial before opponent makes motion to dismiss.
Civil Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Estate of Spahi v. Hughes Northwest
Reversal of quiet title action due to procedural error will not defeat property interest of 'good faith purchaser.'
Real Property Aug. 13, 2001
State v. McCormick
Minor guilty of felony harassment where principal discovered from classmates that minor had threatened to kill principal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Harris v. Harris
Spouse who receives pension benefits in divorce settlement is not entitled to increase upon actual retirement.
Family Law Aug. 13, 2001
State v. Horrace
Police search of non-arrested vehicle passenger was justified where specific facts gave rise to objectively reasonable belief that passenger could be armed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2001
Flannery v. Prentice
Attorney fees awarded by trial court belong to party, who can agree to give them to counsel as compensation.
Attorneys Aug. 12, 2001
People v. Turner
Aug. 12, 2001
State v. Ancira
Order prohibiting father's contact with children was not reasonably necessary to protect them from witnessing domestic violence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 12, 2001
State v. A.M.R.
Insurers entitled to reimbursement under Juvenile Justice Act.
Juveniles Aug. 12, 2001
Questar Microsystems Inc. v. Chelius
Continuing to work after company fails to pays wages will not constitute a "constructive agreement" to defer wages.
Employment Law Aug. 12, 2001
National Concrete Cutting v. Lumpkin Inc.
Concrete cutter who employs specialized equipment and tools is not provider of supplies but provider of services.
Contracts Aug. 12, 2001