Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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96-0295
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U.S. v. McCrickard
Amendment giving magistrates authority to try minor offenses without defendant's consent is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
S061830
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Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Order |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
95-2267
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Bankruptcy of Mayton
Order requiring debtor to amend statement of intention regarding collateral serves no purpose. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
C024268
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Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
D021840
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Wimberly v. Derby Cycle Corp.
Proposition 51 doesn't apply to reduce liability of manufacturer found strictly liable for plaintiff's injuries. |
Torts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
C022430
|
Hansen v. Sunnyside Products, Inc.
Product label warnings are relevant in determining whether product has design defect under risk/benefit test. |
Torts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
S055436
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Phelps v. Stostad
Costs recovery under Civil Procedure statute doesn't conflict with Labor Code's priority for allocation of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B097966
|
Sada v. Robert F. Kennedy Medical Center
Independent contractor, as applicant for employee position, is protected against retaliation for protesting discriminatory hiring. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B102541
|
Acua v. Regents of the University of California
Action for failure to hire due to race, ethnicity, and age is barred by federal judgment. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
A075553
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152 Valparaiso Associates v. City of Cotati
Rent control law denying property owners a fair return on investments is unconstitutional. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
95-30018
|
U.S. v. Arteaga
For money-laundering, customer provided information on telegraph carrier's form is admissible against defendant-declarant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
S052844
|
Buss v. Superior Court (Transamerica Insurance Co.)
Insurer seeking defense costs reimbursement under standard commercial general liability policy has preponderance proof burden. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
96-16384 and 96-16386
|
James v. Madison Street Jail
Prisoner's sworn statement claiming timely filing of financial statement for in forma pauperis standing bars dismissal. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
C023886
|
Sommerfield v. Helmick
Officer's certification hearing to carry concealed weapon isn't statutorily required to be formal arbitration process. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
A076721
|
Doe v. Wilson
Trial court can't force state to continue public assistance program made illegal by federal law. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B092824
|
Locke v. Warner Bros. Inc.
Issues remain in actress' suit against studio based on alleged sham agreement arranged by Eastwood. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
D027535
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Adam R., a Minor
Court cannot make true findings of guilt and order participation in informal supervision program. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
D023508
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Marriage of Beck
Trial court doesn't have jurisdiction to award additional spousal support 16 years after original order ends. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B100137
|
People v. Marzet
Enhancement for narcotics offense within school zone applies to conspiracy conviction if overt acts near school. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B099922
|
People v. Howard
Joyriding is specific intent crime requiring finding of unpermitted taking for temporary use or operation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
94-C-18931
|
Jolly v. State Bar
Present version of statute cannot be applied retroactively to summarily disbar attorney for felony convictions. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B103529
|
People v. Glenn
Government has right to relitigate suppression motion a second time regardless of when it was granted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
H015979
|
Joshua M., a Minor
Mother cannot claim father's separate counsel was ineffective in termination of parental rights action. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
E017776
|
People ex rel. Lungren v. Community Redevelopment Agency For The City Of Palm Springs
Dismissal for failure to join Indian tribe as indispensable party is error. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B103560
|
Dominguez Energy v. County of Los Angeles
Assessor must consider environmental cleanup expenses paid in compliance with land use statutes for year paid. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
C024834
|
Santa Ana Hospital Medical Center v. Belshe
Statute precludes trial court from correcting error by Health Services Department in determining Medi-Cal payments. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B110170
|
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London Designated as Lowsley-Williams and Companies v. Superior Court (Southern California Gas Co.)
Insurer's coverage dispute cannot be resolved without providing policy or secondary evidence of policy terms. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
E016327
|
People v. Milosavljevic
Prior assault conviction justifies sentencing enhancement although original sentencing court stayed term for assault enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B105552
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Berman v. Bromberg
Third amended complaint is not sham pleading, although allegations contradict prior verified complaints. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
D026379
|
People v. Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
Court doesn't lose jurisdiction to declare forfeiture by not doing so at defendant's first nonappearance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 |