| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D021844
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Zamora v. Shell Oil Co.
Negligence action for 'microcracking' in plumbing system doesn't exist if leaking has not occurred. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
95-1385
|
Wood v. Gotcher
Order |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | ||
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96-1487
|
U.S. v. Bajakajian
Order |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | ||
|
95-1726
|
U.S. v. LaBonte
Statutory sentence enhancements can be considered in fixing maximum sentences for career offenders. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-667
|
U.S. v. Hyde
Defendant cannot withdraw guilty plea prior to sentencing absent showing of 'fair and just reason.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
A074591
|
Marriage of Lloyd
Trial judge has no authority to appoint guardian to 'make orders' relating to child custody. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-1480
|
Louisiana v. United States
Order |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | ||
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96-1577
|
Alaska v. Native Village/Venetie
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | ||
|
96-1469
|
United States v. Ramirez
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | ||
|
96-318
|
Richardson v. McKnight
Guards employed by private firm aren't entitled to qualified immunity regarding allegations from prisoner's injuries. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-552 and 96-553
|
Agostini v. Felton
Federally-funded educational program for disadvantaged children, provided neutrally, isn't invalid under establishment clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-320
|
Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co. v. Buckley
No emotional distress statutory damages for railroad worker's asbestos exposure absent disease symptoms. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
95-1649 and 95-9075
|
Kansas v. Hendricks
Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act's definition of mental abnormality satisfies substantive due process requirements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-6298
|
Lindh v. Murphy
1996 Death Penalty Act amendment to federal habeas statute doesn't apply to pending noncapital case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-270
|
Amchem Products Inc. v. Windsor
Sprawling class certified by district court in asbestos case doesn't satisfy class-action rule requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
96-842
|
U.S. v. O'Hagan
Trading securities for personal profit using confidential information in breach of fiduciary duty is violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
95-2074
|
City of Boerne v. Flores
Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 exceeds Congress' power. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
95-1184
|
Glickman v. Wileman Brothers & Elliot Inc.
Requiring California tree fruit growers to finance generic advertising doesn't violate First Amendment. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 2, 1999 | |
|
S055184
|
People v. Tello
Order |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | ||
|
96-70061
|
Talley Industries Inc. v. IRS
Parties' intent determines business-expense deductibility of contractor's fraud-claim payment to government. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
96-50322
|
U.S. v. Colbert
Bank-fraud defendant cannot impeach co-conspirator with misdemeanor conviction for soliciting prostitute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
96-70276
|
De Leon-Barrios v. INS
Political asylum denial is supported by immigration judge's adverse credibility finding for alien's inconsistent applications. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
F023798, F023917 and F023973
|
People v. Madrana
Restitution and penalty covering disposal of hazardous controlled substances are imposed against defendants jointly and severally. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
D024992
|
People v. Castaneda
If conviction could be based on one of several different acts, court must give unanimity instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
B104323
|
Marriage of Fell
Impermissible waiver of mandatory exchange of declarations disclosing assets and liabilities requires setting aside dissolution. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
B106825
|
James v. WCAB
Employee's psychiatric injury is not compensable, despite employer's failure to reject claim within 90 days. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
D025504
|
People v. Kearns
Basis for necessity defense is risk of harm, not actual harm, caused by the illegal conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
B083162
|
Be v. Western Truck Exchange
Plaintiff cannot enter into good faith settlement with cross-defendant after verdict in main action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
D023509
|
Fujitsu Microelectronics Inc. v. Assessment Appeals Board of the County of San Diego
Failure to establish government applied improper depreciation rates on personal property results in no refund. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 | |
|
B099308
|
People v. Roberts
Expert testimony of gang member's willingness to testify falsely for non-gang member is admissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 1999 |
