| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-50370
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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 |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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95-56774
|
Dufresne v. Veneman
Action against chemical pesticide use is moot since pest's eradication precludes need for further spraying. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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96-55290
|
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 | |
|
G017197
|
Kunec v. Brea Redevelopment Agency
City council has duty to explain its reasons for invoking 'rule of necessity.' |
Government |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
A073716
|
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 | |
|
A071398
|
Rooz v. Kimmel
Hold harmless agreement absolves title company's liability for failure to timely record deed of trust. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
B100781
|
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 | |
|
E018144
|
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 | |
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B094351
|
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 | |
|
C022340
|
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 | |
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B095278
|
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 | |
|
D025362
|
Grayden N., a Minor
Statute permits driving privilege revocation following conviction of misdemeanor or felony assault using automobile. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
A077604
|
Janice J. v. Superior Court of Solano County (Department of Social Services)
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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B104586
|
Davis v. Civil Service Commission
Discharge of employee for making death threats is not an abuse of discretion. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-1470
|
Quality King Distributors v. L'Anza Research Intl.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
|
C012622
|
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 | |
|
A074526
|
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 | |
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A074161
|
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 | |
|
S052972
|
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 | |
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B104946
|
Vivian F., a Minor
Dependency court should give juvenile's aunt preferential consideration in determining appropriate placement for child. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
S054329
|
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 | |
|
S060702
|
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 | |
|
B103066
|
Macias v. Hartwell
Defamation action for statements in union campaign flyer is subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP statute. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
A068400
|
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 | |
|
95-36004
|
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 | |
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S052972
|
Sullivan v. Delta Airlines
Terminated employee's death during appeal process makes damages for emotional distress unrecoverable. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
S054125
|
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 | |
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93-36089
|
Richardson v. The Pension Plan of Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-36028
|
Wicklund v. Salvagni
Best interests standard in judicial bypass provision renders law requiring parental notification before abortion unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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96-1375
|
St. Paul-Ramsey Med. v. Shalala
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 |
