Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C030969
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Alexander v. State Personnel Board
State Personnel Board may waive provisions of certain civil service statutes, but may not waive 'competitive examination' requirement. |
Government |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A085621
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People v. Choi
Motion to recuse district attorney requires evidence demonstrating conflict of interest rendering it unlikely that defendant will receive fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A087452
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Shin v. Kong
Husband does not have action against physician who artificially inseminates wife without his knowledge. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B126355
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Jones v. Moore
Expert's testimony is properly excluded when it goes beyond opinions expressed during his deposition. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
C030074
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Sandahl v. Beverly Enterprises Inc.
In civil suit alleging elder abuse, nursing home that fails to challenge jury instructions at trial waives issue on appeal. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
D034097
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Matthew Z., a Minor
Court properly terminates parental rights of father who has mild retardation and does not maintain relationship with his son. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B138334
|
Griego v. Superior Court (People)
In civil proceeding, prosecution is bound by promise of transactional immunity and cannot pursue uncharged criminal acts against deponent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B135983
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Peters v. Superior Court (People)
Petition to extend commitment of sexually violent predator must be supported by evaluations conducted by at least two practicing psychiatrists or psychologists. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
A087470
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Kuns v. City of Ukiah
Whether premature cutting off of family's electrical power caused fire is question of fact for jury. |
Government |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
D032423
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Hatch v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution need not establish that victims are under 14 in prosecution for attempted lewd act on minor under 14. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
00-99009
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Nevius v. McDaniel
Order |
|
May 31, 2000 | ||
C030074
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Sandahl v. Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
In civil suit alleging elder abuse, nursing home that fails to challenge jury instructions at trial waives issue on appeal. |
Torts |
|
May 31, 2000 | |
99-1266
|
United States v. Johnson
Order |
|
May 30, 2000 | ||
99-6136
|
Rea v. United States
Order |
|
May 30, 2000 | ||
B134897
|
Boon v. Rivera
Those present at scene of emergency owe duty to not misstate material facts concerning nature of emergency to public safety officials present. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 2000 | |
S080451
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People v. Rells
Penal Code Section 1372 establishes presumption that defendant is mentally competent and burden is on him to prove otherwise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 25, 2000 | |
S086257
|
Canal Street, Ltd., et al.
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
S085306
|
Saunders v. U-Haul Co. of California Inc.
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
S077830
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Buelna on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
S086507
|
Stocker v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co.
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
S086408
|
Anesthesia Care Assoc. Medical Group Inc. v. Blue Cross of California
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
S078168
|
Viad Corporation v. Superior Court (McGrath)
Review granted |
|
May 24, 2000 | ||
99-15361
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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 |
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May 24, 2000 | |
98-0524
|
State v. Preston
Requiring establishment of entrapment defense by clear and convincing evidence is constitutional, but presumption of innocence may not be taken away. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 24, 2000 | |
99SA72
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Matter of Sather
Attorney cannot treat advance fees as own property, but must place them in trust account until earned. |
Attorneys |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
99SA27
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Matter of Wimmershoff
Public censure and restitution is appropriate sanction for charging client unreasonable fee and violating contingent-fee rules. |
Attorneys |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
99-7019
|
U.S. v. Cherry
Accused who caused witness's unavailability is deemed to have waived confrontation and hearsay objections. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
98-7167
|
Van Woudenberg v. Gibson
Procedural due process claim is rejected when no evidence establishes doubt about accused's competence to stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
99-1270
|
U.S. v. Marquez-Gallegos
Accused is ineligible for downward departure when sentence for previous conviction exceeds one year. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
98-6209
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Tosco Corp. v. Koch Industries Inc.
CERCLA liability may be inferred from circumstantial evidence. |
Environmental Law |
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May 24, 2000 |