| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B075060
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Weber, Lipshie & Co. v. Christian
5-year restrictive covenant against taking accounts after leaving partnership is lawful and binding. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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95-56426
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Goldblatt v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Individual retirement account is not special deposit entitled to preference in insolvent bank's asset distribution. |
Banking |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-10041
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U.S. v. Hernandez
Defendant's corroborated admission of foreign birth is admissible to show alienage for illegal re-entry prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H014775
|
People v. Monreal
Probation report including defendant's admissions qualifies as part of conviction record and admissible hearsay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B097763
|
People v. Chinchilla
Intent to kill two victims in attempted murder trial can be inferred by jury from evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B095067
|
People v. Andrews
Trial court doesn't err in exercising discretion to sentence defendant to two concurrent three strikes terms. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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95-10401
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U.S. v. Alexander
Suppressed confession due to defendant's intoxication doesn't become admissible by impeachment of witnesses regarding incapacity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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95-35601
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Dreier v. U.S.
'Feres' doctrine doesn't preclude action against United States for wrongful death of intoxicated off-duty soldier. |
Torts |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-80324
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U.S. v. Lorensten
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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95-16605
|
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. Otto
After settlement release under primary auto policy, insured has uninsured motorist claim under 'umbrella' policy. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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93-71035
|
Rainsong Co. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Energy Commission must make independent determination whether proposed project is inconsistent with forest's purposes. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-6302
|
Wu v. State Bar of California
State Bar counsel enjoy absolute immunity from monetary liability for disciplinary prosecution of attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-30070
|
U.S. v. Ely
Director allegedly causing bank to pay excessive dividends supports charge of defrauding bank. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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98-0235
|
Bazzanella v. Tucson City Court
Defendant charged with misdemeanor child abuse isn't entitled to jury trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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97-55827
|
Meanel v. Apfel
Commissioner of Social Security can deny disability insurance benefits if claimant can perform specific occupation readily available in her area. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S061526
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People v. Ramirez
Threat containing conditional language can support conviction for making terrorist threats. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S061699
|
Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Jury instruction requiring insurer to prove nonexistence of policy's 'sudden and accidental' coverage is prejudicial error. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S061678
|
People v. Benson
Crime of 'burglary' is not restricted to theft-related burglaries, but applies to all burglaries. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S061524
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Chen v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Prudential Homes Corporation)
Contemporaneous perception of injury-causing event may be established through senses other than visual. |
Torts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S062027
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Souza v. City of Antioch
Police responding to hostage situation aren't immune from liability but assume duty to act reasonably. |
Torts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B099824
|
Tully v. World Savings & Loan Assoc.
Acceptance of outstanding loan payment raises factual issue of bank's agreement to terminate pending foreclosure. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B096230
|
Derderian v. Dietrick
One-year limitations period isn't tolled and expires before filing of wrongful death action against doctor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S055400
|
People v. Macias
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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S055881
|
People v. Monge
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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S061432
|
People v. Montoya
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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S049304
|
Manuel Jose G., a Minor
Review granted |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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95-99023
|
Gretzler v. Stewart
No due process violation for not appointing independent psychiatrist to aid capital defendant's insanity defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S052993
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Ellis v. California
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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S061949
|
Moreno A., a Minor
Proposition 51's limitation of damages for 'deep pocket' tortfeasors doesn't apply to retailer of defective product. |
Torts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S059135
|
American International Adjustment Co. v. Crawford
Order |
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Jun. 23, 1999 |
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