| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B116450
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B118633
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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F031234 and F031970
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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 | |
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A080711
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Sosnick v. Sosnick
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to consolidate and adjudicate tort claim with closed dissolution proceeding. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B117274
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B115217
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Campbell v. Alger
Public entity's involuntary taking by condemnation doesn't trigger private contractual right of first refusal. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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F026588
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Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of statutory offer to compromise doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A083166, A083631, and A084008
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B108502
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B124598
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Park v. Deftones
Management contract is void when personal manager procures employment for artist without being licensed as a talent agency. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D027743
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D031955
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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S063512
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A082232 and A082245
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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E022984 and E023008
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B124552
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H018197
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B130254
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H016763
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H017366
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D028685
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Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H017739
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A081961
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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G021872
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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S063446
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People v. Morante
California courts can criminally prosecute defendant on in-state conspiracy charges despite fact offenses were committed out of state. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D028685
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Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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99-206
|
William R. McDaniel
Person holding simultaneous positions of planning commissioner and water district director warrants granting of leave to sue in quo warranto. |
Government |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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S078763
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Gordon v. The Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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S078878
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Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Hoobyar)
Review granted |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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S078796
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A. O. Reed & Company Inc. v. State Board of Equalization
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 |
