Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-71377
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Bresson v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
State does not have power to set limitations period on claims acquired by United States in its governmental capacity. |
Government |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-16698
|
Daviton v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp.
Order |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | ||
99-50567
|
U.S. v. Wallace
Evidence wrongfully suppressed when obtained pursuant to consent of driver lawfully stopped for traffic violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
97-70548
|
Castillo-Perez v. INS
Alien entitled to relief from deportation is not preclued from applying for it by failing to meet formal administrative pleading and proof requirements. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
99-30269
|
U.S. v. Juvenile Male
Mistake of age is no defense when charged with engaging in sexual act with person under 12 years old. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70547
|
Avetova-Elisseva v. INS
In asylum proceedings, well-founded fear of persecution, if supported by substantial evidence, may justify granting asylum or withholding of deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-56251
|
Tuan Van Tran v. Lindsey
Under Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, federal court must apply clearly erroneous standard when reviewing habeas petitioner's challenge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-56585
|
Jankey v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.
Certain categories of facilities are exempt from compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act if they are not open to general public. |
Civil Rights |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
99-50414
|
United States v. Pacheco-Medina
Evidence of entry is required to support conviction for federal crime of being found in United States following deportation. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-15280
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Sulit v. Schiltgen
Immigration and Naturalization Services' failure to follow its own procedural rules for rescinding an individual's adjustment of status does not preclude deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70894
|
Maini v. INS
Asylum seekers from interfaith family prove past persecution on account of religion even though persecutors are from multi-religious political party. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B132056
|
People v. Brewer
Officer's attempt to obtain consent to search does not require Miranda warning, whether or not defendant is in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
A084367
|
Naegele v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Individuals diagnosed with lung cancer before statute gave right to sue cannot maintain tort action against tobacco manufacturers. |
Torts |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
C031783
|
Ball v. GTE Mobilnet of California
Federal Communications Act of 1995 pre-empts state-law challenges to noncommunication air time cellular charges. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
99-50567
|
U.S. v. Wallace
Evidence wrongfully suppressed when obtained pursuant to consent of driver lawfully stopped for traffic violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70211
|
Mendenhall v. National Transportation Safety Board
Under Equal Access to Justice Act, government's bad faith isn't adequate basis for market-rate reimbursement of attorney fees incurred in administrative hearings. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B128724
|
Lindstrom v. The Hertz Corporation
Car rental company does not have duty to determine lessee's familiarity with California's traffic rules. |
Torts |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-71358
|
Coady v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Plaintiff cannot avoid taxation of recovery for back pay and benefits by diverting it to counsel as contingency fee. |
Taxation |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
99-15361
|
Dunleavy v. Nadler
In class action, proposed settlement filed before Private Securities Litigation Reform Act's effective date may be reviewed under methodology mandated by statute. |
Securities |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-71469
|
Escobar-Grijalva v. INS
Failure to allow alien to select her own counsel during asylum hearing violates due process. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B120032
|
Estate of Burdette
Will can be admitted to probate where subscribing witness who is unavailable submits transcripts of testimony given under oath. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B125769
|
People v. Gaio
Bribery offense does not require proof that payments be made in exchange for, or to influence, specific official acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
E026018
|
People v. Channing
Officer's observation of marijuana plants from outside the curtilage of defendant's home not a warrantless search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
C027915
|
People v. Elsey
Entry into separate rooms largely located in different buildings constitutes separate burglaries. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
D032696
|
Dolan-King v. Rancho Santa Fe Association
Reasonableness of restrictive covenant is measured by looking at the goals and concerns of the entire development not the individual homeowner. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
A086602
|
Krusi v. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co. Inc.
Once cause of action in favor of prior owner of real property accrues, subsequent owner cannot collect against architect or contractor for same damages. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
98-70547
|
Avetova-Elisseva v. INS
In asylum proceedings, well-founded fear of persecution, if supported by substantial evidence, may justify granting asylum or withholding of deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
A085617
|
Jang v. State Farm
Complaint alleging insurer bad faith and civil conspiracy during settlement negotiations is an action under the policy and therefore time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D031786
|
Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Bellefonte Ins. Co.
When policies have competing 'excess only' and 'pro rate' clauses, loss is prorated between insurers. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
G024131
|
People v. Guzman
Prosecutor's comments about defendant's failure to testify are not harmless beyond reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2000 |