| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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94-15803
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Amarel v. Connell
Grower, as de facto competitor, has standing in predatory pricing action against vertically-integrated rice cooperative. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
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D022339
|
Ryder v. Peterson
No recovery of attorney fees after voluntary pretrial dismissal despite contractual agreement to the contrary. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
B102854
|
Motion Picture Studio Teachers & Welfare Workers, Local No. 884, IATSE v. Milan
Regulation requires studio teachers to have both single and multiple subject teaching credentials. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
S057125
|
Birbrower, Montalbano, Condon & Frank v. Superior Court (Esq Bsuiness, Services, Incorp.)
Lack of California law license defeats New York attorneys' entitlement to fees for California representation. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
S057084
|
People v. Paul
Review granted |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | ||
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B103860
|
In re Gutierrez
Relitigation of issues from previous case does not constitute 'new trial' of case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
95-1873
|
Adams v. Robertson
Order |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | ||
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95-17401
|
Munoz v. Rowland
Prison's nondisciplinary finding of gang association isn't collateral consequence avoiding mootness of paroled inmate's appeal. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
95-56144 and 95-56185
|
Broadcast Music Inc. v. Hirsch
Federal tax lien lacks priority over prior unrecorded assignment of taxpayer's state law royalty rights. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
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96-80322
|
Nevius v. McDaniel
Order |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | ||
|
C023203
|
People v. Huggins
Theft of purse touching owner's foot constitutes grand theft from the person. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
F023254
|
Orosco v. Sun-Diamond Corp.
Non-negligent joint venture isn't liable after member, with workers' compensation coverage, negligently injures employee. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
H015001
|
Exxon Corp. v. Superior Court (Koutney)
Relevant market for assessing anticompetitive behavior by oil company is all gasoline, not just one brand. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
H014078
|
County of Alameda v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Franchise Act provisions don't change fee formula in pre-existing county franchises granted under Broughton Act. |
Government |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
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95-35863
|
Capital Development Co. v. Port of Astoria
Lease of property for development by assistant port director without authority violates state statute of frauds. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
C020963
|
Poliak v. Board of Psychology
Revoking psychologist's license for sex with patient is error since professional relationship ended before sexual encounter. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
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96-50337
|
U.S. v. Romeo
Acquittal on possession count collaterally estops relitigating importation deadlocked count since defendant's knowledge already litigated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | |
|
95-1028
|
U.S. v. Fadem
Order |
|
Jul. 15, 1999 | ||
|
H014026
|
People v. Nguyen
Petty thief with two felony priors, including theft, is properly sentenced to 25 years to life. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
G019497
|
Camarena v. State Personnel Board (Department of Food and Agriculture)
State agency can delegate power to agricultural association to discharge state employee. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
B095944
|
Orange Unified School District v. Rancho Santiago Community College District
Unified school districts' mutual consent to run community college adult education programs is no longer necessary. |
Education |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
C023677
|
People v. Calderon
Videotaped statements to police are admissible since defendant didn't ask for counsel while in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
A072629
|
People v. Gaines
Prosecutor's statements informing jury why defense witness didn't testify is misconduct warranting reversal of probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
G015734
|
Orange County Water District v. Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Public entity self-insurance pool isn't 'insurance' requiring exhaustion before excess insurance policy applies. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
G019950
|
Orange County Social Services Agency v. Christopher M.
Father convicted of murdering son need not be offered reunification services with surviving daughter. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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B107509
|
Kilroy v. Superior Court (Winter)
Under child support order statute, California courts lack jurisdiction to modify support order of another state. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
B108343
|
Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Allison)
Claim for asbestos exposure from insulation contained in locomotives isn't pre-empted by Boiler Inspection Act. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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96-0716
|
State v. White
Aggravating circumstance of murder in anticipation of pecuniary gain isn't offset by nonstatutory mitigating factors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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C022370
|
Wolfgram v. Wells Fargo Bank
Vexatious litigant statute, directed at individuals with history of unsuccessful propria persona cases, isn't unconstitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
A074435 and A074430
|
Edwards v. Centex Real Estate Corp.
Party seeking to use litigation privilege to exclude prelitigation communications must show litigation was proposed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 |
