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Spray, Gould & Bowers v. Associated International Insurance Co.
Insurer's failure to notify claimant of time limits pertaining to claim, prevents assertion of contract limitations defense.
Insurance Jun. 24, 1999
Filet Menu Inc. v. Cheng
Tolling provision in statute of limitations for contract claim doesn't violate commerce clause unless it burdens travel for purposes of interstate commerce.
Contracts Jun. 24, 1999
Malone v. Superior Court (People)
Jurisdiction for conspiracy cases lies in any county in which any overt act tending to effect such conspiracy is committed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Sosnick v. Sosnick
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to consolidate and adjudicate tort claim with closed dissolution proceeding.
Family Law Jun. 24, 1999
Ventura County Flood Control District v. Campbell
In determining just compensation for property in eminent domain action, court must look at value of both above and below ground uses.
Real Property Jun. 24, 1999
Campbell v. Alger
Public entity's involuntary taking by condemnation doesn't trigger private contractual right of first refusal.
Real Property Jun. 24, 1999
Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of statutory offer to compromise doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Krain v. Medical Board of California
Doctor's guilty plea to criminal perjury is properly considered as basis for revocation of medical license, despite later expungement of criminal record.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 24, 1999
Auerbach v. Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County
County may transfer cash from various funds maintained by county to county's general fund, and isn't required to pay interest on the borrowed cash.
Government Jun. 24, 1999
Park v. Deftones
Management contract is void when personal manager procures employment for artist without being licensed as a talent agency.
Labor Law Jun. 24, 1999
Barnes v. Black
Landowner owes duty of care to prevent tenant's children from exposure to unreasonable risk of injury on off-premises busy street.
Torts Jun. 24, 1999
Jesse C., a Minor
In a dependency proceeding, court may relieve minor's counsel from case where adoption is imminent and all legal issues have been resolved.
Family Law Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Williams
Defendant's motion to suppress must contain sufficient information for state to know what evidence it needs to present in response.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Rodeo Sanitary District v. Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa
County can't use general police power to take legal authority over operation of sanitation district.
Government Jun. 24, 1999
Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Brewery's practice of buying its own products and exchanging its product for what the customer is currently drinking is unlawful.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 24, 1999
Brandon C., a Minor
Evidence sufficiently supports trial court's decision to grant paternal grandmother legal guardianship status over minors rather than adoption status.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Martinez
Defendant's extensive criminal history, justifies life imprisonment sentence, and isn't considered cruel and unusual punishment under state law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Rubin v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Appeal of judgment confirming insurance arbitration award, when merits of plaintiff's causes of action remain unresolved, must be dismissed.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Plaza Hollister Limited Partnership v. County of San Benito
County doesn't have authority to determine property value and stipulate to reduced property taxes, unless acting as a board of equalization.
Taxation Jun. 24, 1999
Deegan v. City of Mountain View
Off-duty misconduct that's related to and discredits public agency can lead to disciplinary action including termination.
Employment Law Jun. 24, 1999
Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice.
Attorneys Jun. 24, 1999
Marriage of Burgard
Imposition of additional sanctions on former spouse isn't abuse of discretion by trial court when spouse files frivolous motion.
Family Law Jun. 24, 1999
Williams v. City of Belvedere
Limitations period for filing administrative claim for wrongful refusal to hire begins to run when applicant is notified he won't be hired.
Employment Law Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Lopez
Gang member who refuses to testify in presence of jury, and who claims improper privilege, may be held in contempt of court.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Morante
California courts can criminally prosecute defendant on in-state conspiracy charges despite fact offenses were committed out of state.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice.
Attorneys Jun. 24, 1999
William R. McDaniel
Person holding simultaneous positions of planning commissioner and water district director warrants granting of leave to sue in quo warranto.
Government Jun. 24, 1999
Gordon v. The Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company
Order
Jun. 24, 1999
Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Hoobyar)
Review granted
Jun. 24, 1999
A. O. Reed & Company Inc. v. State Board of Equalization
Order
Jun. 24, 1999