| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S055184
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People v. Tello
Appellate court shouldn't set aside verdict unless it is confident all relevant facts have been developed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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G020040
|
Hitchcock v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Coverage exclusion for insured's injury claims also excludes coverage for claims by vehicle's registered owner. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
D022943
|
The Fieldstone Co. v. Briggs Plumbing Products Inc.
Strict liability claims for defective sinks are precluded if only damage is to product itself. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
C022700
|
Schneider v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board is entitled to attorney fees in administrative proceeding to revoke doctor's license. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
B105729
|
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Superior Court (BMB Properties)
Conclusive presumption is improperly applied against mortgage holder to invalidate encumbrance by former partners. |
Corporations |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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95-70174
|
Mejia-Paiz v. INS
Immigration judge's decision asylum applicant doesn't belong to religious faith can defeat contrary unrebutted testimony. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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96-15520
|
Demasse v. ITT Corp.
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
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93-99015
|
Villafuerte v. Stewart
Trial court doesn't err by not giving lesser included instruction in felony murder trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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96-35039
|
Ribitzki v. Canmar Reading & Bates Ltd. Partnership
Primary duty rule doesn't bar negligence or unseaworthiness claim if claimant didn't create dangerous condition. |
Maritime Law |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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95-10033
|
U.S. v. Miguel
Sequestered defendant must have contemporaneous electronic communication with counsel during taped deposition of child abuse victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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95-15071
|
Ashelman v. Wawrzaszek
Accommodation is necessary in prison menu to provide kosher meals for Jewish inmate. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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96-10190
|
U.S. v. Padilla
Non-driver's status as coconspirator with car's owner does not confer standing to challenge police search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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96-15188
|
Doe v. Arizona Dept. of Education
Disabled juvenile inmates must exhaust administrative remedies if special education lacking only from jail's ignorance. |
Education |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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94-50292 and 95-50215
|
U.S. v. Amlani
Disparagement of defense counsel by government resulting in obtaining new lawyer is Sixth Amendment violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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96-55662
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Thompson v. Souza
Officials have qualified immunity for visual body cavity searches and urine tests of preselected prisoners. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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95-15518
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Phoenix v. Universal Electric Co.
Guam law allows prejudgment interest if amount due is ascertainable or fixed by contract terms. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-55607
|
Orthopaedic Hospital v. Belshe
Reimbursement rates for hospital providers of outpatient services to Medicaid recipients must include hospitals' related costs. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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93-35902
|
Columbia Steel Casting Co. Inc. v. Portland General Electric Co.
Private conduct is immunized from antitrust liability if it is foreseeable result of state agency action. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
A070558
|
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. WCAB
Calculation of partial dependency by including community income unaffected by death of spouse is error. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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94-10040
|
U.S. v. Putra
Court can consider acquitted conduct at sentencing if it finds conduct true by preponderance of evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-17264
|
Individuals for Responsible Government Inc. v. Washoe County
County's residents lack standing to challenge ordinance requiring subscription to unwanted garbage and recycling services. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-17266
|
Yamaguchi v. U.S. Dept. of Air Force
Military employer cannot avoid liability under Civil Rights Act for servicemember's sexual harassment of civilian employee. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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B126611
|
Jasmine T., a Minor
Parental rights can be terminated and adoption, rather than legal guardianship, ordered even if potential adoptive parent is a relative. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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S078881
|
People v. Lopez
Review granted |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | ||
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97-7086
|
Foster v. Ward
Attorneys failure to present alibi evidence corroborating defendants testimony isnt ineffective assistance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
99-207
|
William R. McDaniel
Citizen grants leave for to sue to determine whether it is incompatible for politician to Act as water District victor and city council member. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
A071958 and A073925
|
Ruisi v. Thieriot
Reference to special master of all custody issues is overbroad and unauthorized by statute. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-15006
|
Lumpkin v. Brown
City's firing of human rights commissioner who advocated violence against homosexuals doesn't violate First Amendment. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-16582
|
United States v. 0.59 Acres of Land
Jury instruction on electromagnetic fields invasion isn't required in eminent domain action for electrical power easement. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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92-1403
|
Duncan v. Calderon
Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act applies retroactively to capital defendant's pending habeas petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1999 |
