| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A074455
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People v. McCray
Conviction for stalking based on harassing conduct occurring on same day is warranted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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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 | |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
96-1890
|
Bankruptcy of Padilla
Dismissal of Chapter 7 case based on lack of good faith is unwarranted. |
Bankruptcy |
|
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 |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
G015080
|
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
|
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 | |
|
A075319
|
Contreras v. Anderson
Performance of minor maintenance on city-owned property by adjacent land owner does not constitute 'possession.' |
Torts |
|
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 |
|
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 | |
|
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 |
|
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
|
NLRB v. The Bakersfield Californian
NLRB has statutory authority to issue investigative subpoenas to non-parties in unfair labor practices investigation. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
D026400
|
Jerry M., a Minor
11-year-old isn't guilty of lewdly touching girls since intent to sexually arose not shown. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A068031
|
Garcia v. Hejmadi
Summary judgment isn't reconsidered without circumstances permitting vacation of original order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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A073882
|
Marques v. Bank of America
Employee's wrongful discharge claim based on unlawful discrimination is not pre-empted by National Bank Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
C026561
|
West v. Superior Court (Lockrem))
Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain a non-parent's petition to establish parental rights to custody. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B108201
|
Martin v. WCAB (Hughes Aircraft Co.)
Statements of independent witness employee don't become privileged simply because given in anticipation of litigation. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B104478
|
Steele v. Jensen Instrument Co.
Employer is entitled to costs in pregnancy discrimination action when award doesn't exceed offer of compromise. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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S048396
|
Bickel v. City of Piedmont
Permit Streamlining Act doesn't prohibit development project applicant from waiving time limits for agency decision. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B114112
|
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Spyglass Homeowners Assoc.)
Party waives objection to production of documents under attorney-client privilege by not expressly stating it. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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96-17016
|
Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona v. Neely
Successful challengers of state abortion law cannot supplement complaint after judgment to attack amended statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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C024295
|
Santa Margarita Water District v. Connell
Water districts aren't entitled to reimbursement for state-mandated costs due to their authority to levy fees. |
Government |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B102978
|
Mercury Casualty Co. v. Hertz Corp.
Rental car driver's insurance company is primary insurer over rental company in accident with third party. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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C023863
|
People v. Little
Defendant is entitled to new trial for government's failure to disclose material witness's felony conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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95-15533
|
Hyland v. Wonder
Amended opinion |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 |
