| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-1578
|
Phillips v. Washington Legal Foundation
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
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96-710
|
Sullivan v. Sasnett
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
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96-776
|
Watervliet Bd. of Ed. v. Russman
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
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96-1267
|
Abrams v. Barnett
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
|
B094739
|
Sharon P. v. Arman, Ltd.,
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
|
96-1379
|
Flanagan v. Ahearn
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
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96-1633
|
Sedgwick Unified Sch. Dist. v. Fowler
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
|
96-8014
|
Fretwell v. Norris
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
|
96-8170
|
Moore v. Johnson
Order |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | ||
|
B106633
|
People v. Superior Court (Gifford)
Trial court cannot alter terms of negotiated plea by imposing probationary sentence rather than prison term. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
G020595
|
Jonathan M. a, Minor
Incarcerated parent's visitation for reunification cannot be eliminated solely based on geographical distance from child. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
94-30453 and 94-30454
|
U.S. v. Moore
Parent cannot consent to 'strawman' purchasing gun for son who used it to kill policeman. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
A065808
|
People v. Marroquin
Conviction for street gang participation based on same events from earlier conviction violates double jeopardy clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
G019628
|
Korea Data Systems Co. Ltd. v. Superior Court (Aamazing Technologies Corp.)
Waiver of attorney-client privilege is not authorized sanction for failure to file timely privilege log. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
B089932
|
Shartzer v. Keables
Defendant's unauthorized reading and dissemination of plaintiff's mental health records is serious invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
94-O-18609
|
Elliott v. State Bar
Restitution and suspension is appropriate discipline for failure to hold client's money in trust. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
C021940
|
Pate v. Channel Lumber Co.
Evidence preclusion sanction against defendant for 'playing fast' with discovery rules is justified. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
S053577
|
Kingston Constructors Inc. v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
California courts lack jurisdiction over actions brought by or against Washington D.C. transit authority. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
95-56101
|
Tur v. Federal Aviation Administration
Damages action for license revocation against government employees is barred by prior administrative proceedings. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
95-70609
|
Alderman v. Securities and Exchange Commission
Both NASD member's and corporate parent's control person must reimburse funds put in wrong account. |
Securities |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
96-50072 and 96-55191
|
U.S. v. Pirro
Delay considering habeas motion challenging conviction until direct appeal resolved doesn't render motion ineffective. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
B096682
|
People v. Watson
Robbery using a firearm and defendant's prior criminal involvement warrants 40 years to life imprisonment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
G015845
|
Tran v. Fountain Valley Community Hospital
Minor's medical negligence action, filed on eighth birthday, is timely since deadline was a holiday. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
95-70767
|
Villegas-Valenzuela v. INS
Aliens' use of false immigration documents to establish employment eligibility warrants statutory civil monetary penalties. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
C022275
|
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights v. The State of California
Legislature can amend tobacco tax initiative since amendment is consistent with purposes of act. |
Government |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
96-55534
|
Somers v. Thurman
Female guard doesn't violate male inmate's rights by body cavity searches and watching him bathe. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
S060180
|
People v. Woodell
Appellate opinion is admissible to corroborate or explain other admissible evidence of a prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
E016447
|
Allyson v. Dept. of Transportation
Public entity has no duty to remedy icy road conditions reasonably apparent to motorists. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
B091440
|
Eckhart v. Genuine Parts Distributors
Partial dismissal and transfer order is not appealable until incorporated into final judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 | |
|
G014752
|
Passante v. McWilliam
Stock promise to attorney is unenforceable since violation of attorney's ethical obligation or unbargained for promise. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 6, 1999 |
