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Martin v. Etc. Et Al. Dept. of California Highway Patrol Et At.
Order
Jun. 24, 1999
Hosking v. Carrier Corporation Et Al.
Order
Jun. 24, 1999
Mayamex Inc. v. Martinez (In re: Martinez)
Creditor is not entitled to a default judgment on untimely complaint to except claim from discharge.
Bankruptcy Jun. 24, 1999
Walker v. Stanley
Ninth bankruptcy petition is dismissed with 180-day bar against refiling and 2-year bar on seeking discharge.
Bankruptcy Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
National Parks and Conservation Association v. County of Riverside (Kaiser Steel Resources Inc.)
Landfill project can be approved it is supported by sufficient evidence that the project has no significant environmental impact.
Environmental Law Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Ellis
Period of extended commitment for mentally disordered offender doesn't include time spent as 'outpatient.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Davenport v. Blue Cross of California
Provisional relief pending contractual arbitration is permitted only if necessary to preserve effectiveness of arbitration.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Chandis Securities Co. v. City of Dana Point
City council's approval of development plans does not invalidate electorate's subsequent rejection of referendums.
Government Jun. 24, 1999
Marriage of Purnel
California courts can order Native American to pay child support and attorney fees in dissolution action.
Family Law Jun. 24, 1999
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Wilshire Film Ventures Inc.
Insurer is entitled to equitable subrogation from third party which breached contract with insured.
Insurance Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Rodriguez
Defendant excluded from California Rehabilitation Center for medical reasons is entitled to worktime credits.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Hardin Oldsmobile v. New Motor Vehicle Board (American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
New Motor Vehicle Board lacks jurisdiction over civil action by auto dealer against manufacturer.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Pastrano
Absent speculation, defendant offers no evidence of actual interest conflict between four 'associated' defense attorneys.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Miguel O., a Minor
Ongoing police investigation into family's drug activities justifies denying mother's request to place children with aunt.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 1999
Weber, Lipshie & Co. v. Christian
5-year restrictive covenant against taking accounts after leaving partnership is lawful and binding.
Employment Law Jun. 24, 1999
Goldblatt v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Individual retirement account is not special deposit entitled to preference in insolvent bank's asset distribution.
Banking Jun. 24, 1999
U.S. v. Hernandez
Defendant's corroborated admission of foreign birth is admissible to show alienage for illegal re-entry prosecution.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Monreal
Probation report including defendant's admissions qualifies as part of conviction record and admissible hearsay.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Chinchilla
Intent to kill two victims in attempted murder trial can be inferred by jury from evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Andrews
Trial court doesn't err in exercising discretion to sentence defendant to two concurrent three strikes terms.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
U.S. v. Alexander
Suppressed confession due to defendant's intoxication doesn't become admissible by impeachment of witnesses regarding incapacity.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Dreier v. U.S.
'Feres' doctrine doesn't preclude action against United States for wrongful death of intoxicated off-duty soldier.
Torts Jun. 24, 1999
U.S. v. Lorensten
Order
Jun. 24, 1999
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. Otto
After settlement release under primary auto policy, insured has uninsured motorist claim under 'umbrella' policy.
Insurance Jun. 24, 1999
Rainsong Co. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Energy Commission must make independent determination whether proposed project is inconsistent with forest's purposes.
Environmental Law Jun. 24, 1999
Wu v. State Bar of California
State Bar counsel enjoy absolute immunity from monetary liability for disciplinary prosecution of attorney.
Attorneys Jun. 24, 1999
U.S. v. Ely
Director allegedly causing bank to pay excessive dividends supports charge of defrauding bank.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Bazzanella v. Tucson City Court
Defendant charged with misdemeanor child abuse isn't entitled to jury trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Meanel v. Apfel
Commissioner of Social Security can deny disability insurance benefits if claimant can perform specific occupation readily available in her area.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999