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Leake v. Superior Court (People)
Civil Discovery Act of 1986 applies to Sexually Violent Predator Act proceedings.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Kathleen R. v. City of Livermore
City is not subject to suit for damages or injunction for offering unrestricted access to the Internet through computers at public library.
Civil Rights Jun. 28, 2001
The TJX Companies v. Superior Court (Burchard)
Parties are entitled to oral hearing before disposition on whether requirements for class action are met.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Titmas v. Superior Court (In re Iavarone)
Assertion of attorney-client privilege must lead to full hearing with oral argument prior to revelation of information.
Attorneys Jun. 28, 2001
Morton Engineering & Construction Inc. v. Patscheck
Subcontractor may seek penalties for nonpayment in contractor-disciplinary proceeding or in civil action.
Contracts Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Gray
Trial court errs in not allowing prosecution to justify peremptory challenges when defense asserts challenges based on racial bias.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Mendez v. Superior Court (People)
When petitioner cannot show extrinsic fraud or duress, judgment cannot be attacked by writ of coram nobis.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Bowers
Trial court abused its discretion by removing juror because it did not show 'demonstrable reality' that juror was unable to perform.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Wallich's Ranch Co. v. Kern County Citrus Pest Control District
Challengers of tax assessments imposed under Pest Control Law must first exhaust all remedies before local pest control district.
Government Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Ian C.
Detention and search of minor violating curfew is reasonable and constitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Benedict v. Danner Press
Defendant isn't precluded from relief from entry of default judgment although defendant and his counsel are partially responsible.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Bolter v. Superior Court (Harris Research Inc.)
Clause in franchise agreement mandating that all disputes be arbitrated in Utah is unduly unfair and, thus, unconscionable.
Contracts Jun. 28, 2001
Wilson v. Shea
Court reverses move-away and child support orders requiring trial court to recalculate according to guidelines and allowing for travel expense trust.
Family Law Jun. 28, 2001
Sara D., a Minor
Juvenile parent has constitutional right to hearing before guardian at litem is appointed to represent parent in court.
Family Law Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Hagen
Sentencing for tax fraud offenses falls within indeterminate sentencing provisions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Coalition Advocating Legal Housing Options v. City of Santa Monica
Zoning ordinance that prescribes who may occupy second-units in single family homes is unconstitutional.
Real Property Jun. 28, 2001
Harrott v. County of Kings
Assault rifle not included in statute nor on attorney general's augmented list must be returned.
Constitutional Law Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Anderson
Defendant's death penalty sentence for two murders committed during commission of robbery affirmed on automatic appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Lewis
On automatic appeal death penalty affirmed for defendant who committed first degree murder, robbery, burglary and attempted murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Torres
To civilly commit sexually violent predator trier of fact does not have to find that prior sexual crimes were predatory.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Videotape Plus Inc. v. Lyons
Malicious prosecution requires proof that all of plaintiff's causes of actions lacked probable cause.
Torts Jun. 27, 2001
People v. Martinez
Jun. 27, 2001
U.S. v. Muro-Inclan
Deportation was lawful even though defendant was not informed of possible waiver because he failed to prove economic hardship to family.
Immigration Jun. 27, 2001
Woodberry v. Bruce
Order
Jun. 27, 2001
Gilmer v. Colorado Institute of Art
Order
Jun. 27, 2001
McCann v. Rosquist
Order
Jun. 27, 2001
Thompson v. Ward
Order
Jun. 27, 2001
In the Interest of J.A.U., a child
Genetic paternity testing mandatory upon request of party in interest.
Family Law Jun. 27, 2001
Chavez v. Parkview Episcopal Medical Center
Designation of nonparty at fault must be made within 90 days of commencement of case.
Torts Jun. 27, 2001
In re Stewart (The Cadle Co. v. Stewart)
Debtor's assignment of interest in lawsuit wasn't fraudulent despite assignment's proximity to bankruptcy filing.
Bankruptcy Jun. 27, 2001