| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-10247
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U.S. v. Aguilar-Ayala
Mandatory sentence doesn't bar court's discretion to retroactively apply revised drug quantity table to reduce sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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94-56708
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Bodell v. Walbrook Insurance Co.
Under California law, professional liability insurance policy covers mail fraud investigation by U.S. Postal Service. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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97-15030
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The Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
Order |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
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97-15030
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Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
Order |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | ||
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96-16287
|
Bakersfield Westar Ambulance Inc. v. Community First Bank
Bank can acquire security interest in bankruptcy debtor's deposit account if underlying agreement describes collateral. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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95-15171, 95-15237, 95-15296, 96-15563, 96-15648, 96-15649 and 96-15686
|
Security Farms v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers
Parent union's appointment of local supervisor isn't basis for imposing liability for local officials' strike misconduct. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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96-10008
|
U.S. v. Wofford
Felon-in-possession doesn't have justification defense if last threat was five months before charged conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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96-30098
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U.S. v. Cazares
Plea to drug conspiracy with overt act gun possession doesn't establish weapon possession for sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B108188
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Lavin v. California Horse Racing Board
Regulation mandating horse's disqualification for drug presence doesn't conflict with statute containing discretionary disqualification provision. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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S077872
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Cybermedia, Inc. v. Superior Court (Brown)
Where general notice is insufficient, peremptory challenge against newly assigned judge, filed within 15 days of actual notice, is proper. |
Judges |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S076454
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Peatros v. Bank of America
Order |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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B102454
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People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S078011
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In re Halawah on Habeas Corpus
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S077717
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FRI Holdings v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Order |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S070894
|
People v. Maloy
Ex Post Facto Clause isn't violated by reviving expired limitations period when statute doesn't retroactively increase punishment for past time. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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98-96384
|
In re: Pedersen
Chapter 13 plan cannot be confirmed and attorney fees cannot be approved due to improper noitice and other errors. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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96-16141
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Ashmus v. Calderon
Order |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S062931
|
County of Santa Clara v. Perry
Child support order can be only retroactive to filing date of motion notice or show cause order. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S055682
|
Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association et al v. Board of Retirement
Employee bonuses and incentives are excluded correctly by retirement board in calculating retirement benefits. |
Government |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S056839
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People v. Dotson
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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95-16781
|
Bankruptcy of Robert L. Helms Construction and Development Co. Inc.
Whether a real estate option agreement constitutes an executory contract is a question of fact. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S061779
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People v. McCurdy
Order |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S056082
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People v. Nesler
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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94-35684
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Walters v. McCormick
Videotaped testimony of child victim doesn't violate confrontation rights if willingness to lie demonstrated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B080428
|
Bio-Psychiatric-Toxicology Laboratory Inc. v. Radcliff & West
Not pursuing collateral estoppel defense isn't attorney malpractice and plaintiff's unclean hands is complete defense. |
Torts |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-50282
|
U.S. v. Ross
Absent showing of prejudice, there is no due process violation for 12-year indictment delay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S062176
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Newman v. Union Oil Company of California
Order |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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A073562, A075014
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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. 21, 1999 | |
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S062156
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Briggs v. Eden Council For Hope and Opportunity
Order |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S009924
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People v. Quartermain
Conviction and death sentence cannot stand due to breach of agreement not to use defendant's statement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 |
