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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 Jun. 23, 1999
Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Order
Jun. 23, 1999
Bankruptcy of Mayton
Order requiring debtor to amend statement of intention regarding collateral serves no purpose.
Bankruptcy Jun. 23, 1999
Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement.
Civil Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Wimberly v. Derby Cycle Corp.
Proposition 51 doesn't apply to reduce liability of manufacturer found strictly liable for plaintiff's injuries.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
Hansen v. Sunnyside Products, Inc.
Product label warnings are relevant in determining whether product has design defect under risk/benefit test.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
Phelps v. Stostad
Costs recovery under Civil Procedure statute doesn't conflict with Labor Code's priority for allocation of judgment.
Civil Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Sada v. Robert F. Kennedy Medical Center
Independent contractor, as applicant for employee position, is protected against retaliation for protesting discriminatory hiring.
Employment Law Jun. 23, 1999
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 Jun. 23, 1999
152 Valparaiso Associates v. City of Cotati
Rent control law denying property owners a fair return on investments is unconstitutional.
Real Property Jun. 23, 1999
U.S. v. Arteaga
For money-laundering, customer provided information on telegraph carrier's form is admissible against defendant-declarant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Buss v. Superior Court (Transamerica Insurance Co.)
Insurer seeking defense costs reimbursement under standard commercial general liability policy has preponderance proof burden.
Insurance Jun. 23, 1999
James v. Madison Street Jail
Prisoner's sworn statement claiming timely filing of financial statement for in forma pauperis standing bars dismissal.
Prisoners Rights Jun. 23, 1999
Sommerfield v. Helmick
Officer's certification hearing to carry concealed weapon isn't statutorily required to be formal arbitration process.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999
Doe v. Wilson
Trial court can't force state to continue public assistance program made illegal by federal law.
Government Jun. 23, 1999
Locke v. Warner Bros. Inc.
Issues remain in actress' suit against studio based on alleged sham agreement arranged by Eastwood.
Contracts Jun. 23, 1999
Adam R., a Minor
Court cannot make true findings of guilt and order participation in informal supervision program.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 1999
Marriage of Beck
Trial court doesn't have jurisdiction to award additional spousal support 16 years after original order ends.
Family Law Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Marzet
Enhancement for narcotics offense within school zone applies to conspiracy conviction if overt acts near school.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Howard
Joyriding is specific intent crime requiring finding of unpermitted taking for temporary use or operation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Jolly v. State Bar
Present version of statute cannot be applied retroactively to summarily disbar attorney for felony convictions.
Attorneys Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Glenn
Government has right to relitigate suppression motion a second time regardless of when it was granted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Joshua M., a Minor
Mother cannot claim father's separate counsel was ineffective in termination of parental rights action.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 1999
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 Jun. 23, 1999
Dominguez Energy v. County of Los Angeles
Assessor must consider environmental cleanup expenses paid in compliance with land use statutes for year paid.
Taxation Jun. 23, 1999
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
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 Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Milosavljevic
Prior assault conviction justifies sentencing enhancement although original sentencing court stayed term for assault enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Berman v. Bromberg
Third amended complaint is not sham pleading, although allegations contradict prior verified complaints.
Civil Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
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 Jun. 23, 1999