Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D026056
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People v. Santana
Narcotics officer doesn't violate Fourth Amendment by squeezing checked luggage to smell expelled air. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
A077542
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People v. Denison
Probation search condition justifies investigative stop of vehicle in which probationer is a passenger. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B107166
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People v. Caird
'Not guilty' notation on verdict form regarding lesser offense doesn't void conviction of greater offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B110040
|
Phillips v. Gemini Moving Specialists
Termination of employee for asserting right to receive wages free of setoff violates public policy. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B095395
|
MacGregor Yacht Corp. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Carrier's obligation to investigate and defend claims requires reasonableness and good faith. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-35341 and 96-35342
|
Muckleshoot Tribe v. Lummi Indian Tribe
Reliance on inadmissible evidence voids district court finding interpreting earlier fishing rights decree. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
95-1906
|
U.S. v. Watts
Sentencing courts can consider defendants' conduct regarding charges resulting in acquittals. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
S063364
|
Condon v. McHenry
Out-of-state attorney, who is not licensed in California but hired by executor is entitled to fees. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
S063658
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People v. Harbolt
Judicial notice of appellate opinion affirming defendants conviction is permitted as proof of prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-30199
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U.S. v. Stockdale
Sentence reduction based on downgrade of marijuana weight equivalencies doesn't include benefit of 'safety valve' statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
S063658
|
People v. Harbolt
Order |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
S067675
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Anti-Defamation League of B'rith v. San Francisco County Superior Court (Shabbas)
Review granted |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
S068529
|
In re Jeffrey Howard Cole on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
97-7164
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Holloway v. United States
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
D023751
|
Field v. Century 21 Klowden-Forness Realty et al.
General statute of limitations for breach of fiduciary duty governs buyer's action against exclusive broker. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-55396
|
Craig v. State Bar of California
Lower federal courts lack jurisdiction to review decision of state's highest court on bar admission. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-1038
|
Bankruptcy of Pardee
Creditor is enjoined from collecting interest on student loan erroneously discharged in Chapter 13 plan. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-8214, 97-1390, 97-8660 and No. 125 Org.
|
Breard v. Greene
Alien isn't entitled to habeas relief or execution stay for Vienna Convention on Consular Relations violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-1584
|
Campbell v. Louisiana
White defendant has standing for Fourteenth Amendment objection to exclusion of blacks from grand jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-5310
|
Beach v. Ocwen Federal Bank
Borrower's right to rescind for Truth in Lending Act violations expires three years after loan closing. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-1400
|
California v. Deep Sea Research Inc.
Eleventh Amendment doesn't bar in rem admiralty action if res isn't in state's possession. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B111189
|
City of Los Angeles v. Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
Surety's obligation to fund subdivision improvements continues unless map is revoked or land reverts to acreage. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
F028459
|
Jenna G., a Minor
Non-parent's guardianship petition requires clear and convincing evidence if natural parent objects. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B109790
|
Estate of Stahl
Amounts held by trustee as depreciation reserve constitute trust principal, not income. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B104583
|
Goodstone v. Southwest Airlines Co.
Sanctions award is unauthorized where party seeking sanctions didn't comply with statutory 'safe harbor' requirements. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
G022742
|
Harboring Villas Homeowners Association v. Superior Court (CE MAR Las Vegas IX Inc.)
Secured lenders of condominium units aren't indispensable parties in construction defect suit against developer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
F025972
|
Hill v. City of Clovis
Stipulated 'judgment' that fails to dispose of all issues isn't appealable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
S061765
|
Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Fee payable on prepayment of loan is an unenforceable penalty, not a valid prepayment charge. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
S058779
|
Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Prevailing defendant in action under Song-Beverly Act may recover costs and expert witness fees. |
Business Law |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-1121
|
Chicago v. Morales Jesus
Certiorari granted |
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Jun. 16, 1999 |