Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S089371
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Bonta v. Baker
Trustee's service of notice rejecting creditor claim, and not filing date, commences 90-day limitations period to file suit to enforce claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
S086967
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People v. Thomas
Order |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
S071483
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People v. Aguayo
Order |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
E024139
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Walt Rankin & Associates, Inc. v. City of Murrieta
City breached mandatory duty when, prior to approving payment bond, it did not determine that surety was admitted surety insurer. |
Government |
|
Oct. 31, 2000 | |
99-35823
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American Assn. of Naturopathic Physicians v. Hayhurst
Party who raises only one defense in motion to vacate default judgment waives all other defenses. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 31, 2000 | |
98-55108
|
Cunningham v. Gates
Federal court lacks jurisdiction to review order denying summary judgment when district court finds dispute on issue of police use of excessive force exists. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 30, 2000 | |
99-1489
|
Raquel v. Education Management Corp.
Order |
|
Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
99-10265
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Curry v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
99-10055
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Jackson v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
97-15678
|
Magana-Pizano v. INS
Neither Antiterrorism Effective Death Penalty Act nor Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act repeals habeas corpus relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2241. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
97-15678
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Magana-Pizano v. INS
Alien subject to deportation after drug conviction isn't eligible for discretionary waiver but may seek habeas relief. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B138083
|
Joseph G., a Minor
Failure to establish paternity or become party to original action bars alleged father from appealing termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B138534
|
Atascadero Factory Outlets Inc. v. Augustini & Wheeler LLP
Firm that performed services under contingency agreement may not disrupt priority of secured creditors who benefited from services. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B132500
|
Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California
Hospital must submit to arbitration with insurance company as required by service agreement even though dispute involves tort claims. |
Contracts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
C035065
|
Daijah T., a Minor
Allegation of 'changed circumstances' in parent's petition challenging denial of reunification services is not limited to changed circumstances of children in custody. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B136421
|
Golden Day Schools Inc. v. State Dept. of Education
Decision not to renew government contract implicates right to fair hearing before impartial tribunal. |
Government |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
D035249
|
People v. Kothari
Injunction against motel prohibiting prostitution and drug activity does not apply to property's subsequent purchasers. |
Real Property |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B132774
|
Black v. Dept. of Mental Health
Mental health patient's transfer to facility ill-equipped to handle his needs doesn't violate Unruh Civil Rights Act where placement is based on availability. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
C034955
|
Jullian B., a Minor
Court errs in finding 'good cause' to reject preferences set forth in Indian Child Welfare Act in placing Native American child in adoptive home. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
D033131
|
People v. Scott
Retrial on forcible sex offense not barred by principles of double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
C032080
|
People v. England
If proper measures are taken to ensure fairness of judicial proceedings, trial may be conducted in courtroom on grounds of state prison facility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
H020621
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Salazar v. Superior Court (In re People)
Criminal defendant may challenge sufficiency of evidence for penalty enhancements during preliminary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B139794
|
Nakamura v. Superior Court (In re Orona)
Uninsured motorist may not recover noneconomic damages but may recover punitive damages stemming from car accident. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
D033817
|
Carlsbad Aquafarm, Inc. v. Department of Health Services
Interstate shellfish seller has no right to recover monetary damages for due process violation under California Constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
F030416
|
Jans v. Nelson
Partner who guaranteed business debt is entitled to contribution equal to amount that he paid in excess of his fair share. |
Corporations |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
D034595
|
People v. Wood
Hit and run accident doesn't become 'serious felony' just because victim's injuries are serious. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B128058
|
Cruz v. Homebase
Corporation is not liable for punitive damages when store supervisor, not managing agent, has actual knowledge of employee's malicious misconduct. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
A086725
|
DeZerega v. Meggs
Landlord who originally agrees to occupancy of premises by subtenant unnamed on lease agreement can't evict him when named lessee vacates premises without cause. |
Real Property |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
A084561
|
Ashdown v. Ameron International Corp.
Suit for asbestos related disease is barred when exposure is discovered after enactment of statute limiting tort recovery. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
B129808
|
Holmes v. Jones
Text estimating fiscal impact of proposed measure should not be counted as part of Elections Code's 100 word limit. |
Government |
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Oct. 26, 2000 |