| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-56462
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Turner v. Marshall
No valid challenge to African-American juror for aversion to gory pictures given white juror's greater squeamishness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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95-70862, 95-70927, 95-70928, 95-70859, 95-70861 and 95-70864
|
Association of Public Agency Customers Inc. v. Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration can charge to use facilities to transmit electricity generated by another producer. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B098599
|
People v. Vong
Resentencing necessary after trial court erroneously believes it lacks discretion to strike defendant's prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S058290
|
People v. Callahan
Prior out-of-state conviction, when defendant was a minor, is 'strike' if Penal Code criteria met. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S068055
|
Endangered Habitats League, Inc. v. State Water Resources Control Board et al. (Riverside County Flood District)
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S061117
|
People v. Graham
Defendant isn't entitled to have prior juvenile adjudication stricken under three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-55003
|
Bankruptcy of Fischer
Express novation extinguishes creditor's fraud claim against debtor based on original contract. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S055679
|
La Tourette v. WCAB
Employment isn't substantial contributing cause of employee's death after heart attack suffered during business trip. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S048811
|
Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Limits can be placed on party's enforcement of arbitration agreement due to misfeasance in performance. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S062514
|
Merino v. San Diego County Council of The Boy Scouts
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S061815
|
People v. Smith
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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96-36058
|
U.S. v. Barron
Lack of factual basis for plea established in defendant's post-conviction motion justifies rescinding plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S055929
|
People v. Venegas
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
|
S064345
|
People v. Martinez
Modified version of asportation standard for aggravated kidnapping applies where victim is under 14 years old. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
98-477
|
Godinez v. White
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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98-1356
|
United States v. Levi Strauss & Co.
Order |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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98-1509
|
Columbia Union College v. Clark
Order |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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98-8988
|
Hallum v. Iowa
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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96-15051
|
In re: Corcoran Hospital District
Chapter 9 plan can be confirmed despite objections based on claim classification, plan illegality, and bad faith. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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99-12250
|
In re: Plitt Amusement Co. of Washington
Multiple leases in a single transaction are severable such that one can be rejected under 11 U.S.C. Section 365. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S053739
|
People v. Renko
Trial court errs in considering defendant's prior juvenile convictions for purposes of three strikes sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B099340
|
Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
Proceedings commenced by issuance of Determination and Order does constitute 'suit' in this case. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
C019828
|
Zeiger v. State of California
Subcontractor employee's receipt of workers' compensation benefits doesn't preclude negligence claims against owner or general contractor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B095849
|
Capitol Steel Fabricators Inc. v. Mega Construction Co. Inc.
Liability of general contractor to subcontractor is not contingent on governmental entity's payment. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S053508
|
Mountain Lion Foundation v. Fish and Game Commission (County of Kern Dept. of Planning and Development Services)
Fish and Game Commission abuses discretion in removing Mojave ground squirrel from threatened species list. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S063473
|
Walker v. 20th Century Insurance Co.
Convicted felon cannot recover attorney fees from insurer for breach of covenant of good faith. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S053739
|
People v. Renko
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S059302
|
People v. Garcia
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S055260
|
Harrelson v. Santa Clara County Superior Court
Review granted |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | ||
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S061117
|
People v. Graham
Order |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 |
