| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-102
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Alan K. Marks, County Counsel of San Bernardino County
Person can serve as both school board member and city director. |
Government |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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98-0480
|
Radkowsky v. Provident Life & Accident Insurance Company
Opinion |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | ||
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S051966
|
Bunch v. Coachella Valley Water
Order |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | ||
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B099094
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Gifford v. J & A Holdings
Curing defective notice of asset sale by postponing sale date isn't reasonable compliance with statute. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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S059828
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Hicks v. Pacific Bell
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | ||
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95-17381
|
Bankruptcy of Hotel Sierra Vista Limited Partnership
Proof of secured creditor's interest in postpetition revenues requires pro rata allocation of hotel's operating expenses. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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95-56073
|
U.S. v. Elam
Prenuptial is used in determining apportionment of divorced couple's overpayment from tax return during marriage. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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95-10524
|
U.S. v. Delacorte
For carjacking conviction, defendant doesn't have to force victim to leave vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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95-70807
|
Calderon v. USDC
Order |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | ||
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95-2298
|
Bankruptcy of Markovich
Debtor doesn't have standing to seek revocation of his discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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F025016
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People v. Cortez
No requirement to advise defendant before plea of limited prison credits due to three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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97-15030
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The Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
Order |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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95-16046
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OOna R-S v. McCaffrey
School officials aren't entitled to immunity for allegations of student teacher's sexual harassment of child. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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C028404
|
Pacific Preferred Properties v. Moss
Prevailing party in litigation suit can enforce attorney fees provision in real estate contract against broker. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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C029005
|
People v. Jackson
Determination of whether a prior robbery conviction constitutes a serious felony rests with the trial court, not the jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
B116450
|
Spray, Gould & Bowers v. Associated International Insurance Co.
Insurer's failure to notify claimant of time limits pertaining to claim, prevents assertion of contract limitations defense. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B118633
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Filet Menu Inc. v. Cheng
Tolling provision in statute of limitations for contract claim doesn't violate commerce clause unless it burdens travel for purposes of interstate commerce. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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F031234 and F031970
|
Malone v. Superior Court (People)
Jurisdiction for conspiracy cases lies in any county in which any overt act tending to effect such conspiracy is committed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A080711
|
Sosnick v. Sosnick
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to consolidate and adjudicate tort claim with closed dissolution proceeding. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B117274
|
Ventura County Flood Control District v. Campbell
In determining just compensation for property in eminent domain action, court must look at value of both above and below ground uses. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B115217
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Campbell v. Alger
Public entity's involuntary taking by condemnation doesn't trigger private contractual right of first refusal. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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F026588
|
Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of statutory offer to compromise doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A083166, A083631, and A084008
|
Krain v. Medical Board of California
Doctor's guilty plea to criminal perjury is properly considered as basis for revocation of medical license, despite later expungement of criminal record. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B108502
|
Auerbach v. Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County
County may transfer cash from various funds maintained by county to county's general fund, and isn't required to pay interest on the borrowed cash. |
Government |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B124598
|
Park v. Deftones
Management contract is void when personal manager procures employment for artist without being licensed as a talent agency. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D027743
|
Barnes v. Black
Landowner owes duty of care to prevent tenant's children from exposure to unreasonable risk of injury on off-premises busy street. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D031955
|
Jesse C., a Minor
In a dependency proceeding, court may relieve minor's counsel from case where adoption is imminent and all legal issues have been resolved. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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S063512
|
People v. Williams
Defendant's motion to suppress must contain sufficient information for state to know what evidence it needs to present in response. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A082232 and A082245
|
Rodeo Sanitary District v. Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa
County can't use general police power to take legal authority over operation of sanitation district. |
Government |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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E022984 and E023008
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Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Brewery's practice of buying its own products and exchanging its product for what the customer is currently drinking is unlawful. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 24, 1999 |
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