| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D029464
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South Bay Chevrolet v. General Motors Acceptance Corporation
It isn't 'unfair business practice' to use interest calculation method which is lawful and of which complaining party is aware. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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D029301
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Suidan v. County of San Diego
Superior court can delegate administrative powers to its executive officers, such as authorizing the removal of judicially appointed personnel. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B099627
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People v. Ervin
Law prescribing greater punishment for robbery at automatic teller machine isn't unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B106137
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Vincent C., a Minor
Grandmother cannot be denied de facto parent status based on inability to control children. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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G015532
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Mayhew v. Benninghoff
Attorney's failure to dispel presumption he took undue advantage of client requires denial of arbitration request. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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C023390
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Setliff Bros. Service v. Bureau of Automobile Repair
Filing Unfair Practices Act action doesn't preclude subsequent filing of administrative action based on same facts. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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G015273
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Lucas v. Swanson & Dowdall
Failure to show tort liability action based on plaintiff's malice precludes dismissal of malicious prosecution action. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B091398
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Green v. Ralee Engineering Co.
Triable issue exists on whether aircraft parts inspector was fired for complaints about defective parts. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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C024799
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Seegmiller v. County of Nevada
Refusal to apportion tax liability based on actual time property was located in state not unconstitutional. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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96-55534
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Somers v. Thurman
Female guard doesn't violate male inmate's rights by body cavity searches and watching him bathe. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-55489
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HS Services Inc. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Policy's employment-related exclusion regarding defamation doesn't include insured's statement about former employee's competition. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-17269
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Bankruptcy of Baroff
Dischargeability action's prevailing party receives attorney fees after enforcement of settlement under state law. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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96-70244
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Nobles v. IRS
No federal statute or rule mandates recusal of U.S. tax court judge on party's motion. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-1463
|
Security Life Insurance v. Meyling
California Insurance Code provisions permitting recission of insurance contracts isn't pre-empted due to savings clause. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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96-176
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Luke v. Abbott
An official-capacity officer as named defendant in a civil rights case is improper. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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S058629
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Shulman v. Group W Productions, Inc.
Triable issue exists whether accident victim's privacy rights are violated by video of ambulance ride. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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S058825
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People v. Reyes
Reasonable suspicion of criminal or parole-violative activity test applies to adult parole searches. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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S056444
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People v. Gabremahdin
Order |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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94-55986
|
Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. v. Fima
Insured's overstatement of income in disability insurance application doesn't allow insurer to avoid incontestability clause. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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94-56436
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Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. General Circuit Breaker & Electric Supply Inc.
Order |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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S056583
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People v. Corona
Order |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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C021327
|
Cox v. California Highway Patrol
Forfeiture statute's requirement for hearing within 90 days of seizure is directory. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-8736
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Ogbomon v. United States
Order |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-663
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Klehr v. A.O. Smith Corp.
Certiorari granted |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-6133
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Bracy v. Gramley
Certiorari granted |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-6298
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Lindh v. Murphy
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | ||
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95-30074
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U.S. v. Stocks
Federal probationer can waive rights to hearing and counsel for purposes of extending probation term. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-56019
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Gamble v. City of Escondido
City can deny disabled elderly facility permit based on insufficient lot area and nonconformity with neighborhood. |
Government |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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A069766
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People v. Feinberg
Court's failure to reiterate materiality requirement in jury instruction on perjury charge is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-10074
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U.S. v. Ramirez-Rangel
Evidentiary hearing necessary on materiality of informant's testimony to sentencing after defendant's denial regarding weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 |
