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U.S. v. Paguio
Parent's confession clearing minor child is admissible under hearsay exception for inculpatory statement of unavailable witness.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Dufresne v. Veneman
Action against chemical pesticide use is moot since pest's eradication precludes need for further spraying.
Torts Jun. 26, 1999
Nunez v. City of San Diego
City's broad juvenile curfew ordinance is unconstitutionally vague and violates parents' and minors' rights.
Constitutional Law Jun. 26, 1999
Kunec v. Brea Redevelopment Agency
City council has duty to explain its reasons for invoking 'rule of necessity.'
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Gruendl v. Oewel Partnership Inc.
On motion to amend judgment to impose alter-ego liability on non-party, court must prepare statement of decision.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Rooz v. Kimmel
Hold harmless agreement absolves title company's liability for failure to timely record deed of trust.
Contracts Jun. 26, 1999
People v. Williams
Failure to instruct jury on defendant's 'absence of flight' after committing crime doesn't violate due process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
People v. Clark
No relief for failure to instruct on enhancement elements if more favorable result is improbable.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Continental Insurance Co. v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Umbrella policy is not subject to proration with a primary policy converted to excess policy.
Insurance Jun. 26, 1999
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials v. California Building Standards Commission (International Conference of Building Officials)
Law cannot be interpreted to give private organization veto power over state building standards and regulation.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 26, 1999
Community Redevelopment Agency of The City of Hawthorne v. Force Electronics
Condemnee can choose to allow installment payments on eminent domain taking or get property back.
Real Property Jun. 26, 1999
Grayden N., a Minor
Statute permits driving privilege revocation following conviction of misdemeanor or felony assault using automobile.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Janice J. v. Superior Court of Solano County (Department of Social Services)
Order
Jun. 26, 1999
Davis v. Civil Service Commission
Discharge of employee for making death threats is not an abuse of discretion.
Employment Law Jun. 26, 1999
Quality King Distributors v. L'Anza Research Intl.
Certiorari granted
Jun. 26, 1999
Moreno v. S.H. Kress & Co.
Proposition 51's limitation of damages for 'deep pocket' tortfeasors doesn't apply to retailer of defective product.
Torts Jun. 26, 1999
Pereira-Goodman v. Anderson
Person not currently receiving welfare isn't entitled to administrative hearing to contest child support enforcement dispute.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Southern California Labor Management Operating Engineers Contract Compliance Committee v. Aubry
Construction project awarded by federal government agency is not subject to California prevailing wage law.
Labor Law Jun. 26, 1999
Sullivan v. Delta Air Lines
Statute barring recovery of damages for pain and suffering doesn't apply if plaintiff dies during appeal.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Vivian F., a Minor
Dependency court should give juvenile's aunt preferential consideration in determining appropriate placement for child.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Russell v. Stanford University Hospital
Three-year limitation for action against health provider is tolled after suit notice within last 90 days.
Torts Jun. 26, 1999
Warden v. The State Bar of California
State Bar's continuing legal education program violates the equal protection rights of non-exempt bar members.
Attorneys Jun. 26, 1999
Macias v. Hartwell
Defamation action for statements in union campaign flyer is subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP statute.
Constitutional Law Jun. 26, 1999
People v. Lucas
Failure to instruct jury on target crimes aided and abetted by defendant is harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Western Radio Services Co. Inc. v. Glickman
No environmental assessment for proposed new access road absent connection to reissuance of radio tower permit.
Environmental Law Jun. 26, 1999
Sullivan v. Delta Airlines
Terminated employee's death during appeal process makes damages for emotional distress unrecoverable.
Torts Jun. 26, 1999
People v. Allen
Defendant can collaterally attack prior guilty plea for absence of admonition and waiver of constitutional rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Richardson v. The Pension Plan of Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Order
Jun. 26, 1999
Wicklund v. Salvagni
Best interests standard in judicial bypass provision renders law requiring parental notification before abortion unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Jun. 26, 1999
St. Paul-Ramsey Med. v. Shalala
Certiorari granted
Jun. 26, 1999