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People v. Ramirez
Threat containing conditional language can support conviction for making terrorist threats.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Jury instruction requiring insurer to prove nonexistence of policy's 'sudden and accidental' coverage is prejudicial error.
Insurance Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Benson
Crime of 'burglary' is not restricted to theft-related burglaries, but applies to all burglaries.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Chen v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Prudential Homes Corporation)
Contemporaneous perception of injury-causing event may be established through senses other than visual.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
Souza v. City of Antioch
Police responding to hostage situation aren't immune from liability but assume duty to act reasonably.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
Tully v. World Savings & Loan Assoc.
Acceptance of outstanding loan payment raises factual issue of bank's agreement to terminate pending foreclosure.
Real Property Jun. 23, 1999
Derderian v. Dietrick
One-year limitations period isn't tolled and expires before filing of wrongful death action against doctor.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Macias
Review granted
Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Monge
Review granted
Jun. 23, 1999
People v. Montoya
Order
Jun. 23, 1999
Manuel Jose G., a Minor
Review granted
Jun. 23, 1999
Gretzler v. Stewart
No due process violation for not appointing independent psychiatrist to aid capital defendant's insanity defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Ellis v. California
Order
Jun. 23, 1999
Moreno A., a Minor
Proposition 51's limitation of damages for 'deep pocket' tortfeasors doesn't apply to retailer of defective product.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
American International Adjustment Co. v. Crawford
Order
Jun. 23, 1999
U.S. v. McCrickard
Amendment giving magistrates authority to try minor offenses without defendant's consent is constitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Aydin Corporation v. First State Insurance Co.
Order
Jun. 23, 1999
Bankruptcy of Mayton
Order requiring debtor to amend statement of intention regarding collateral serves no purpose.
Bankruptcy Jun. 23, 1999
Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement.
Civil Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Wimberly v. Derby Cycle Corp.
Proposition 51 doesn't apply to reduce liability of manufacturer found strictly liable for plaintiff's injuries.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
Hansen v. Sunnyside Products, Inc.
Product label warnings are relevant in determining whether product has design defect under risk/benefit test.
Torts Jun. 23, 1999
Phelps v. Stostad
Costs recovery under Civil Procedure statute doesn't conflict with Labor Code's priority for allocation of judgment.
Civil Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Sada v. Robert F. Kennedy Medical Center
Independent contractor, as applicant for employee position, is protected against retaliation for protesting discriminatory hiring.
Employment Law Jun. 23, 1999
Acua v. Regents of the University of California
Action for failure to hire due to race, ethnicity, and age is barred by federal judgment.
Employment Law Jun. 23, 1999
152 Valparaiso Associates v. City of Cotati
Rent control law denying property owners a fair return on investments is unconstitutional.
Real Property Jun. 23, 1999
U.S. v. Arteaga
For money-laundering, customer provided information on telegraph carrier's form is admissible against defendant-declarant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 1999
Buss v. Superior Court (Transamerica Insurance Co.)
Insurer seeking defense costs reimbursement under standard commercial general liability policy has preponderance proof burden.
Insurance Jun. 23, 1999
James v. Madison Street Jail
Prisoner's sworn statement claiming timely filing of financial statement for in forma pauperis standing bars dismissal.
Prisoners Rights Jun. 23, 1999
Sommerfield v. Helmick
Officer's certification hearing to carry concealed weapon isn't statutorily required to be formal arbitration process.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999
Doe v. Wilson
Trial court can't force state to continue public assistance program made illegal by federal law.
Government Jun. 23, 1999