| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D024695
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People v. Gillard
Misrepresentations regarding prior injuries are material where accurate medical history could explain cause of knee condition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S006640
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People v. Hines
Court lacks authority to reduce death sentence simply because it disagrees with the jury's determination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S006284
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People v. Samayoa
Death sentence is warranted for defendant's murder of woman and child who lived across street. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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96-15755
|
Falcone v. Stewart
Order |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S056839
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People v. Dotson
Order |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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A074727
|
People v. Sherman
Proving cocaine base's capability of affecting central nervous system isn't required to convict for sale. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B111565
|
Ramona v. Superior Court (Ramona)
Witness whose memory regarding incidents of sexual abuse was refreshed using sodium amytal cannot testify. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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94-390
|
U.S. v. Navarro
Appointment of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney exceeding 4 years creates jurisdictional defect, nullifying prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B108794
|
Booth v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant, found not competent after preliminary hearing, is not entitled to new hearing once competent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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A075434
|
People v. Pruett
Instruction doesn't require special definition for 'deadly weapon' where folding knife used to resist arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-99002
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Dyer v. Calderon
No presumed bias from similarities between murder of juror's family member and capital defendant's alleged crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S062249
|
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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96-35447
|
Belgarde v. State of Montana
Naming state attorney general on habeas petition form meets requirements for naming attorney general as respondent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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A075662
|
Ramon T., a Minor
Presentation of badge and identification card is sufficient to give juvenile notice that individual is officer. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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D022897
|
Eigner v. Worthington
Judgment against insured isn't due to insurer's surprise, mistake or excusable neglect in declining coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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E017575
|
Moore v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Medi-Cal lien against beneficiary's settlement funds is limited to amount of coverage premiums paid. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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96-2706
|
Coregis Ins. Co., v. Camico Mutual Ins. Co.
Claim based on acts from prior claim is foreseeable in connection with professional liability policy. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
S052569
|
Akins v. State of California
Reasonableness test inapplicable if flooding is caused by governmental flood control works intentionally diverting water. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S061779
|
People v. McCurdy
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S062194
|
People v. Henry
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S058027
|
People v. Mendoza
Requested intoxication instruction is admissible to show intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S062156
|
Briggs v. Eden Council for Hope & Opportunity
Grant of special motion to strike is incorrect when underlying conduct isn't matter of public concern. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S061929
|
People v. Deloza
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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B102354
|
People v. Thomas
In multiple count life sentence case, minimum term is calculated separately for each count. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-36205
|
Bankruptcy of Berg
Bona fide purchaser's statutory powers conferred on trustee don't trump IRS tax lien against debtor's property. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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C023509
|
People v. Prothero
Failure to register as a sex offender is a felony offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S062749
|
Yeaw v. Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America is not prohibited from excluding girls from membership under Unruh Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S062520
|
Elder v. The Pacific Bank, N.A.
Review granted |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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S062661
|
Stormedia, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Superior Court (Sara Werczberger)
Review granted |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | ||
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A074958
|
Morlife Inc. v. Perry
Roofing company's customer list falls within definition of trade secret under Uniform Trade Secrets Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 21, 1999 |
