| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-1554
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NM Univ. Bd. of Regents v. Cockrell
Order |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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95-1980
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Bankruptcy of Consolidated Pioneer Mortgage
Complaint filed in bankruptcy court to re-address claims denied in state court is not viable. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-2002
|
Bankruptcy of Duvar Apt. Inc.
Creditor is entitled to relief from automatic stay if debtor files bankruptcy in bad faith. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-2256
|
Bankruptcy of Smith
Debtor has no right to jury trial in adversary proceeding against Internal Revenue Service. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-491
|
Inter-Modal Rail Employees Association v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.
ERISA provision covers interference with attainment of employees' vested pension rights, as well as welfare benefits. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
95-1455
|
Reno v. Bossier Parish School Board
Preclearance of voting changes cannot be denied solely because new procedure dilutes minority voting strength. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-203
|
Johnson v. United States
Trial court's decision to determine materiality instead of jury in perjury case isn't plain error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-1621
|
Harbor Tug & Barge Co. v. Papai
Jones Act covers seamen facing regular exposure to perils of sea, not including injured deckhand. |
Maritime Law |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
95-36152 and 95-36160
|
Ortolf v. Silver Mines Inc.
Supplemental jurisdiction in suit to enforce settlement requires reservation by district court in underlying action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
C023811
|
People v. Fitch
In sex offense case, government can introduce evidence of defendant's commission of prior sex offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
A072765
|
Murphy v. Yale Materials Handling Corporation
Application of statute permitting sanctions for unsupported motion depends on date complaint originally filed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
S051264
|
People v. Gonzales
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S042591
|
Professional Engineers Etc. v. Dept. of Transportation
Statute extending agency's authority to contract out temporary work does not violate civil service mandate. |
Government |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
S053937
|
People v. Helms
Application of three strikes law to offense committed before its enactment violates ex post facto law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
S060352
|
People v. Lee
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S060105
|
People v. Barrett
No mistake of law instruction necessary after defendant fails to show evidence warrants instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-1462
|
Lunding v. NY Tax Appeals Tribunal
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-1482
|
Lexecon Inc. v. Milberg Weiss Bershad
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S060009
|
CRSS Commercial Group Inc. v. Toothman
Contractor isn't entitled to benefit of bargain damages for fraud and if no hiring obligation exists. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
A074495
|
Josh W., a Minor
Committing minor to juvenile hall until he identifies crime participants is reasonable condition of probation. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-1133
|
U.S. v. Scheffer
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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A071862
|
People v. Lee
Instructing jury on incorrect theory to reduce killing from murder to manslaughter is harmful error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
S059800
|
People v. Short
Out-of-State conviction without elements of California offense cannot enhance sentence under 'One Strike' Law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-56805
|
U.S. v. Asrar
Order |
|
Jun. 27, 1999 | ||
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96-203
|
Johnson v. United States
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 27, 1999 | ||
|
B107385
|
People v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Luis Obispo
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers. |
Judges |
|
Jun. 27, 1999 | |
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A074341
|
People v. Conrad
Acting 'in concert' with enjoined abortion protesters requires defendants to have actual relationship with protesters. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 27, 1999 | |
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D020688
|
Vomaska v. City of San Diego
Jury verdict rendered after taking straw vote without deliberation doesn't deprive plaintiffs of fair trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 27, 1999 | |
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96-15495
|
Catholic Social Services Inc. v. Reno
Retroactive amendment to Immigration Reform Act limiting judicial review bars pending challenge to amnesty program. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
G015003
|
Onofrio v. Rice
Court's finding defendant acted as real estate broker doesn't exempt him from statutes governing financial consultants. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 26, 1999 |
