| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A073562
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Lewin v. Anselmo
Sureties cannot rescind appeal bond without court order after notice and hearing to beneficiary. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B097161
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Grant v. Clampitt
Bankruptcy automatic stay provisions aren't applicable to unrelated action for civil harassment injunction against debtor. |
Torts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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A072760
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People v. Mowatt
Hunting knife doesn't qualify as 'dirk or dagger' under statute prohibiting possession of concealed weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B097460
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Estate of Jimenez
Probate court doesn't have jurisdiction over petition for disinterment and for damages for improper burial. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S055819
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Marriage of Oddino
Unreduced early retirement benefits cannot be paid under qualified domestic relation order if employee spouse still working. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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G017833
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Marks v. Loral Corp.
Employers can prefer lower-salaried workers even if result disproportionately affects older, higher-paid workers. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S049304
|
Manuel G., a Minor
Minor is guilty of attempting to deter officer from lawful performance of his duties in future. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S051436
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Los Angeles County, Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Continental Development Corporation
Distinction between general and special benefits lacks support under current case law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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G017833
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Marks v. Loral Corporation
Employers can prefer lower-salaried workers even if result disproportionately affects older, higher-paid workers. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S055400
|
People v. Macias
Minor's statements at juvenile hearing are admissible for sole purpose of impeachment at defendant's trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S051847
|
Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board
Rent board's rent increase limitation violates landowner's due process rights but doesn't constitute taking. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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94-56584
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Liston v. County of Riverside
No qualified immunity for officer who doesn't mention property's sale signs in search warrant affidavit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-10255
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U.S. v. Solano-Godines
Presentation of false identification doesn't support enhancement for obstruction of justice after illegal re-entry conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-55480
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Estate of Blue v. County of Los Angeles
Equitable tolling is inapplicable to statute of limitations for civil rights claim after voluntary state-court dismissal. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-30035
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U.S. v. Beydler
Hearsay exception for statements against penal interest doesn't apply to information given for leniency exchange. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-35092 and 95-35145
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Schudel v. General Electric Co.
Trial court should not ignore erroneously admitted evidence in deciding post-verdict judgment notwithstanding verdict motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-15952
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Russ v. Standard Insurance Co.
Court cannot dismiss action without prejudice to allow plaintiff's cure of inadvertent untimeliness of jury demand. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-36151
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Koepping v. County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon
Manager's general promise of secure employment can be implied-in-fact contract modifying at-will employment. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-35760
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Butterfield v. Bail
Inmate cannot use Section 1983 action to attack prison's use of false information to deny parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-56802
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Papenthien v. Papenthien
Statutory enlargement of limitations period for domestic violence personal injury claim applies to pending case. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-16209
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Nava v. City of Dublin
State police policy authorizing deadly chokehold isn't realistic risk of harm warranting injunctive relief. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-16060
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Berkeley Community Health Project v. City of Berkeley
Order |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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95-36149
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Light v. Social Security Administration
Finding claimant lacks credibility cannot solely be based on missing medical support for alleged pain severity. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-50361
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U.S. v. Mathews
Upward departure in sentencing resulting in greater sentence than conviction of additional crimes distorts guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-55430
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Smith v. McGlothlin
Two-hour delay while school official searches students suspected of smoking is not unreasonable. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-50472
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U.S. v. Nevarez-Castro
Competency hearing is required after medical facility reports defendant, committed for incompetency, can stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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92-17087
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Yniguez v. State of Arizona
Order |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | ||
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96-16950
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Perez v. Marshall
Sole defense holdout juror can be dismissed for emotional incapacity to deliberate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-10398
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U.S. v. Schiller
No double jeopardy from federal drunken driving prosecution after suspension of military driving privileges. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B097732
|
People v. Williams
Double jeopardy doesn't bar defendant from facing second trial after first trial ends in mistrial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 1999 |
