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Anderson v. Owens-Illinois Inc.
Order
Jun. 7, 1999
Coughlin v. Owens-Illinois Inc.
Order
Jun. 7, 1999
Sawyer v. State Bar
Attorney's 3-year actual suspension for misdemeanor conviction is too harsh and is reduced.
Attorneys Jun. 7, 1999
People v. Moore
For misappropriating public funds, sufficient evidence allows court's judicial notice of water district's state status.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Universal Life Church Inc.
IRS can revoke religious-organization debtor's tax exempt status under exception to automatic stay.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Universal Life Church Inc.
IRS can revoke religious-organization debtor's tax exempt status under exception to automatic stay.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Century Indemnity Co.
Insurer of school district doesn't have duty to defend teacher accused of sexually molesting students.
Insurance Jun. 7, 1999
Standard Insurance Co. v. Saklad
Fiduciary under ERISA cannot withhold payment from beneficiary as setoff for undeserved benefits under different plan.
Labor Law Jun. 7, 1999
Tierney v. Kupers
Prison Litigation Reform Act counts prisoners' suits dismissed as frivolous before Act in determining filing restrictions.
Prisoners Rights Jun. 7, 1999
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada v. Bechtel Construction Co.
Court can fill blank space for arbitrator's name in agreement if contentious unions do not.
Labor Law Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Pintlar Corp.
New rule of personal jurisdiction over foreign residents applies to pending action if 'just and practicable.'
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
U.S. v. Lussier
Intent to use explosive device as weapon isn't necessary for possession by convicted felon conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
United States v. $129,727.00 U.S. Currency
Government gets money forfeiture judgment on preliminary probable cause showing absent evidence of non-drug-related source.
Civil Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
Brooks v. United States
Bankruptcy trustee has no protected property or liberty interest in membership in Chapter 7 panel.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
Anderson v. United States
Government isn't liable for attorney fees award to successful plaintiff in Federal Torts Claim Act case.
Torts Jun. 7, 1999
Stein v. Wood
District court has jurisdiction concurrent with appeals court over custody of habeas corpus petitioner.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Video Depot Ltd.
Trustee can recover corporate debtor's prepetition payment by cashier's check to a controlling principal's creditor.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
Wharton v. Calderon
In federal habeas action, warden cannot be barred from interviewing potential witnesses outside deposition setting.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
Amvest Mortgage Corporation v. Antt
Commissioner cannot suspend license of broker where offending officer has been disassociated from the corporation.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 7, 1999
People v. Gontiz
Defendant is permitted to withdraw guilty plea if not properly advised of all possible immigration consequences.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
People v. Silvey
Defendant committing manslaughter against 'intruder' at friend's house isn't entitled to defense of habitation instruction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
Blake v. City of Port Hueneme
Special assessments against real property which don't provide special benefits to homeowners are invalid.
Taxation Jun. 7, 1999
People v. Spry
Jury isn't instructed correctly on magnitude of defendant's burden of proving affirmative defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 7, 1999
Grahn v. Tosco Corp.
Hirer of independent contractor can be liable for asbestos injury to employee of contractor.
Torts Jun. 7, 1999
Bonagua v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp.
Order
Jun. 7, 1999
Peterson v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp.
Order
Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Bertain
No adversary proceeding dismissal if period for serving complaint is tolled and good cause exists.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Lee
Trust deed's inclusion of personal property collateral did not allow plan modification of secured claim.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Schmitt
Revocable trust is not estate property and missing trust documents don't preclude settlement approval.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999
Bankruptcy of Elias
No jurisdiction over bankruptcy attorney's employment and compensation issues after dismissal of case.
Bankruptcy Jun. 7, 1999