| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S064458
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People v. Moore
Review granted |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | ||
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S063987
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People v. Deloza
Review granted |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | ||
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C024191
|
Obos v. Scripps Psychological Associates
Court-appointed psychologist's comments in child custody case regarding mother's boyfriend's dishonesty are privileged. |
Torts |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B110436
|
Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc. v. Superior Court (McCombs)
Law firm's prelitigation investigation into circumstances surrounding employee's claims can be protected by attorney-client privilege. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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S064838
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Steve H. v. Wendy S.
Order |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | ||
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S063987
|
People v. DeLoza
Order |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | ||
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97-463
|
Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engine Division v. United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Labor Management Relations Act doesn't encompass complaint that fails to allege any violation of contract. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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S054812
|
People v. Aguilar
Conviction cannot stand since assault with deadly weapon cannot be committed with hands or feet. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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S057157
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Grainger v. Zolin
Review granted |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | ||
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96-17053
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Brennan v. Southwest Airlines
Action to recover collected but inapplicable tax constitutes suit for tax refund. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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96-10344
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U.S. v. Etsitty
In federal prosecution for kidnapping by seizure and assault, merger doctrine doesn't bar separate convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B097410
|
People v. $497,590 U.S. Currency
Money can be forfeited based on evidence it was part of drug money laundering scheme. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A074455
|
People v. McCray
Conviction for stalking based on harassing conduct occurring on same day is warranted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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C021506
|
People v. Carter
10-year limit on subordinate terms applies only to nonviolent robberies with use of deadly weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
B105716
|
Kaplan v. San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Family Support Division
County government and its employees have immunity from liability for actions taken to collect child support. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A071827
|
People v. Crawford
Failure to instruct on presumption of innocence and prosecution's burden of proof is fatal to conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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96-1890
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Bankruptcy of Padilla
Dismissal of Chapter 7 case based on lack of good faith is unwarranted. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B110759
|
Yoshioka v. Superior Court (Todd)
Proposition 213's denial of non-economic damages to uninsured drivers is not unconstitutional. |
Torts |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
G015080
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D'Elia v. D'Elia
Spouse cannot assert securities claim based on family law-imposed duties of disclosure. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A072648
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People v. Sohrab
Court must advise of right to counsel at municipal court arraignment and subsequent superior court arraignment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
C022467
|
California Department of Corrections v. State Personnel Board (Wallace)
Discipline imposed on public employee cannot infringe constitutionally protected free speech. |
Government |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A075319
|
Contreras v. Anderson
Performance of minor maintenance on city-owned property by adjacent land owner does not constitute 'possession.' |
Torts |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B100718
|
Davis v. Continental Airlines Inc.
In harassment case, defendants waive right to compel arbitration by unreasonably delaying motion until after discovery. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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94-50584
|
U.S. v. Klinger
Plain error review when defendant offers jury instruction without objecting to government's incorrect competing instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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95-30157
|
U.S. v. Bighead
Government expert can testify on general characteristics of abused children after interviewing many alleged victims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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E017944
|
City of San Bernardino Hotel/Motel Association v. City of San Bernardino
City of San Bernardino's transient occupancy tax ordinance is void for vagueness. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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E018551
|
Marriage of Plescia
Husband isn't required to pay spousal support arrears due to equitable doctrine of laches. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A077286
|
Runnion v. WCAB
Appeals Board's sanctions order against attorney for failure to appear is correct, but contempt order is not. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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96-17140
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NLRB v. The Bakersfield Californian
NLRB has statutory authority to issue investigative subpoenas to non-parties in unfair labor practices investigation. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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D026400
|
Jerry M., a Minor
11-year-old isn't guilty of lewdly touching girls since intent to sexually arose not shown. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 10, 1999 |
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