Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B115047
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Argaman v. Ratan
Pro per attorney may recover only costs after successful discovery motion. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
A086253
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County of Orange v. Superior Court (Barrie)
After plaintiff was arrested in one county and transported to another, venue for suit against second county is improper in first county. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
G021060
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Afrasiabi v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Although nephew paid rent, he is still a relative under the homeowner's policy, and his claim was properly excluded. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 2, 1999 | |
E022901
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People v. Lapcheske
Collection of rental payments by defendant who acquired real property by adverse possession does not make defendant guilty of grand theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
B128410
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Lee v. Block
Bankruptcy petition filed after unlawful detainer judgment doesn't prevent landlord from evicting tenant. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
G020962
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Marriage of Reese
Notice of motion for sanctions under one code section doesn't permit the court to impose sanctions under different section. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S057834
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People v. Jefferson
Three strikes law requires doubling of minimum fifteen-year term for gang-member defendant with prior strike who was convicted of attempted murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
A083297
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Golden Gateway Center v. San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board
Housing services aren't substantially decreased when landlord's repair and maintenance work doesn't substantially interfere with right to occupancy of premises as a residence. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S062379
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People v. Birkett
As insurers are not 'direct' crime victims, they don't have the right to receive restitution from convicted criminals. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S073975
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Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co., v. Reiswig
Insurance company can seek indemnification from negligent doctors under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act's tolling provision. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S064081
|
People v. Nguyen
For second-strike defendants convicted of multiple counts, one-third of middle term of consecutive determinate term is doubled. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
B118176
|
Post v. Palo/Haklar & Associates
After Labor Commissioner finds there was no employment relationship, and thus lacks jurisdiction, superior court also lacks jurisdiction to review. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S073129
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Horwich v. Superior Court (Acuna)
Although statute precludes motorist of uninsured vehicle from recovery in automobile accident, parents of uninsured motorist can recover in wrongful death suit. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S070296
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Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium Homeowners Assn.
Courts must defer to the authority and presumed expertise of a homeowner's association when it makes ordinary maintenance and repair decisions. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
B128002
|
Leslie v. Superior Court (Southern California Edison Company)
Although public utilities commission has jurisdiction concerning utility easements, where county adopts building code regarding grading of easement, superior court has jurisdiction. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
96-17121
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El Paso Natural Gas Co. v. Neztsosie
Order |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | ||
97-16778 and 97-16779
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Willis v. Pacific Maritime Assoc.
Order |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | ||
96-17277 and 97-16237
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Madrid v. Gomez
Order |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | ||
B124680
|
Amos v. Alpha Property Management
Low window in common area of apartment building may violate landlord's duty of care, and summary judgment is improper. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 1, 1999 | |
B119842
|
Inter-Modal Rail Employees Assn. v. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co.
National Labor Relations Act doesn't pre-empt employees' association's suit after mass firing of employees who made safety complaints. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 1, 1999 | |
E022025
|
McCutchen v. City of Montclair
Collateral estoppel doesn't bar relitigation of probable cause for arrest if preliminary hearing included evidence unavailable at time of arrest |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 1, 1999 | |
98-70658
|
Soueiti v. INS
Order |
|
Aug. 31, 1999 | ||
98-810
|
Hon. Phillip S. Cronin, County Counsel County of Fresno
Federal inmates may be placed in private detention facilities but sheriff must response to complaints. |
Government |
|
Aug. 30, 1999 | |
S072748
|
People v. Brewer
Order |
|
Aug. 28, 1999 | ||
S080354
|
Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management Inc. v. Marine Midland Business Loans Inc.
Order |
|
Aug. 28, 1999 | ||
S080219
|
Levy v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Order |
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Aug. 28, 1999 | ||
S079963
|
Alonso v. Florencio Roofing Co. Verdugo
Order |
|
Aug. 28, 1999 | ||
S063473
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Walker v. 20th Century Ins. Co.
Order |
|
Aug. 28, 1999 | ||
B117061
|
Saunders v. Weissburg & Aronson
Although attorney has fiduciary duty to clients to protect client's interests, that duty doesn't extend to co-counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 27, 1999 | |
S005970
|
People v. Hart
Defendant who fails to challenge jurors for cause or through peremptory challenge isnt entitled to relief on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 26, 1999 |