| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-115
|
Kawaauhau v. Geiger
Malpractice claim against physician is not nondischargeable as a "willful and malicious" injury. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-1513
|
The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. v. Universal Forms, Labels & Systems Inc.
Non-debtor spouse named solely as community representative can opt not to participate in litigation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
96-16519
|
Mach v. Stewart
Order |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
96-1093, 96-1174 and 96-1422
|
Bankruptcy of Spenler
Bankruptcy court correctly grants extensions to allow filing of objection to exemption in proper form. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
96-10542
|
U.S. v. Helton
No sentence reduction for non-secure custody escape after inmate's disappearance from unsupervised work outside prison camp. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
S052699
|
People v. Scott
Order |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
S062489
|
Bank of America v. Lallana
Banks failure to provide car owner with proper notice of repossessed vehicles sale precludes deficiency judgment. |
Business Law |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
S062822
|
Wise on Habeas Corpus
Review granted |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
S063827
|
In re Request for Transcripts of "Phase Three" Grand Jury Proceedings
Order |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
S063694
|
Bowers v. Superior Court (People)
Review granted |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
S050625
|
People v. Patton
Order |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
S048866
|
People v. Gore
Order |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
|
S063339
|
Agnew v. California State Board of Equalization
Taxpayer isn't required to pay interest on claimed tax deficiency as prerequisite for review or suit. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
S059042
|
People v. Watson
Order |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | ||
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95-70543
|
Coronado-Durazo v. INS
Under Immigration and Nationality Act, alien's solicitation to possess cocaine conviction is not deportable offense. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
B112677
|
City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Labio)
Policeman's statements can only be used for impeachment since he wasn't informed of investigation. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
G021127
|
Cynthia C., a Minor
General placement order permits agency to remove child from home without further court order. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
96-55825
|
Bankruptcy of National Environmental Waste Corp.
Retroactive annulment of automatic stay is justified after debtor's reliance on contract termination in reorganization plan. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
96-15549
|
San Francisco Drydock Inc. v. Dalton
In leasing its property, Navy isn't exempted from fair bidding requirements of Federal Property Act. |
Government |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-55388
|
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Wilson
Party cannot intervene in suit regarding Proposition 187 after waiting 27 months to request intervention. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
|
S078076
|
Justin C., a minor
Dependency petition must be dismissed where first trial occurs two years and seven months after petition is filed. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S077910
|
People v. Wilborn
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S070843
|
Allison on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S056760
|
People v. Snook
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S066764
|
People v. Anzalone
'Strong arm' robbery is a qualifying 'mentally disordered offender' offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-10050
|
U.S. v. Washman
Defendant not providing information about unconvicted drug activity isn't entitled to 'safety valve' sentencing benefits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A074718
|
Snyder v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Absent court order of release, surety company is liable for embezzlement losses from guardianship estate. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-8986
|
Hohn v. United States
Supreme Court has certiorari jurisdiction over applications for certificates of appealability in federal habeas proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
97-1048
|
NAACP v. Metropolitan Council
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
97-889
|
Wright v. Universal Maritime Serv.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 |
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