| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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E018229
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People v. Akins
Imposing two separate sentence enhancements for two separate robberies involving different victims is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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C020731
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People v. Robinson
Denial of defendant's motion to represent himself is reviewable after plea of no contest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B102884
|
Liebovich v. Shahrokhkhany
Code of Civil Procedure doesn't authorize service of notice to pay rent or quit by mail. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B091294 and B092813
|
De Guere v. Universal City Studios Inc.
Plaintiff's right to fair trial is deprived by improper delegation of judicial power to referee. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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D021735
|
Gonzales v. Personal Storage Inc.
Storage facility is liable for emotional distress caused by its conversion of tenant's belongings. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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D025434
|
Bradley v. Medical Board of California
Doctor's action against medical board is time-barred and other defendants are entitled to immunity. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B095547
|
Mallard Creek Industries Inc. v. Morgan
Statute preventing infringement actions when trademark lawfully used before registration doesn't apply to license agreement use. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B105406
|
People v. Duarte
Trial court must advise defendant of consequences of admission to prior theft-related convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B102354
|
People v. Thomas
In multiple count life sentence case, minimum term is calculated separately for each count. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B089803
|
S. Kornreich & Sons Inc. v. Genesis Insurance Co.
Insurer can deny coverage for newly acquired property which is similar to original, covered property. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B099392
|
Tyler v. WCAB
Workers' compensation judge can direct further medical examination to resolve doubts on industrial causation. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-1296
|
Bankruptcy of Chang
Debts owed to health professional or guardian ad litem in child custody dispute are dischargeable. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-1190
|
Cable v. Dept. of Developmental Services of the State of California
State's failure to provide services to disabled persons is actionable under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B099657
|
People v. Bierman
Defendant gets resentencing if pre-'Romero' record is silent on court's discretion to strike prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
92-O-11504 and 92-O-11486
|
Berg v. State Bar
Repeated fraudulent billing while acting as 'Cumis' counsel and civil fraud verdict support disbarment recommendation. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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97-215
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Calderon v. Thompson
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | ||
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93-56400 and 94-55188
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Inter-Modal Rail-Employees Assoc. v. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | ||
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D025750
|
People v. Martinez
Substantial evidence supports finding no prejudice to defendant by four-year delay before information filed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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D025287
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Estate of John Housley
Triable issue of fact exists as to when oral agreement to 'leave everything' to individual was made. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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92-35597 and 92-36535
|
Far West Federal Bank v. Office of Thrift Supervision
Statutory abrogation of regulator's agreement to loosen controls entitles investors to rescind agreement and recover investment. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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95-17083
|
Nelson v. Cyprus Bagdad Copper Corp.
Employee handbook's arbitration provision doesn't preclude right to judicial determination of Americans with Disabilities Act claim. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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95-30370
|
U.S. v. Lacy
Search warrant for child pornography downloaded by defendant's computer 10 months earlier isn't impermissibly stale. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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97-55089
|
In re Grand Jury Subpoena
Court's decision not to hold a pre-indictment hearing regarding compelled testimony isn't appealable order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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94-56497
|
Weisbuch v. County of Los Angeles
Public hospital's medical director's demotion for criticizing supervisor's decision-making methods doesn't support First Amendment claim. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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95-55525
|
Hartman v. Summers
Challenge to scheme for releasing insanity acquittees without allegation for release, fails for lack of standing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-17056
|
America West Airlines Inc. v. National Mediation Board
Discharged employee with pending claim seeking reinstatement can vote in union representation election. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B102493
|
Conley v. Matthes
Deficiency action is barred when substance of transaction constitutes a purchase money transaction. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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B101583 and B104345
|
Oceanside 84 Ltd. v. Fidelity Federal Bank
Bank's calculation of new interest rate on adjustable loan 65 days before payment date isn't breach. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
A074457
|
Genger v. Delsol
Widow's proposed action, challenging husband's estate plan, qualifies as 'contest,' triggering trust's no-contest clause. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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C025288
|
In re Winner
Statute precluding restoration of forfeited worktime credits isn't ex post facto law as applied to prisoner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 |
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