| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S063339
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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 |
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Jun. 8, 1999 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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G021127
|
Cynthia C., a Minor
General placement order permits agency to remove child from home without further court order. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
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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 |
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Jun. 8, 1999 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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S077910
|
People v. Wilborn
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S070843
|
Allison on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S056760
|
People v. Snook
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S066764
|
People v. Anzalone
'Strong arm' robbery is a qualifying 'mentally disordered offender' offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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97-1048
|
NAACP v. Metropolitan Council
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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97-889
|
Wright v. Universal Maritime Serv.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S065447
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Vickers, Inc.)
Insurer's duty to defend against any 'suit' doesn' t include duty to defend against administrative claim. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S065748
|
Kavanaugh v. Toyota Motors Sales U.S.A.
Seller of vehicle isn't entitled to costs as prevailing party under Consurmer Warranty Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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S065748
|
Kavanaugh v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S065447
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Vickers, Inc.)
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-15529
|
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Brown & Bryant Inc.
Under CERCLA liability for pollution cleanup costs of corporate successor is determined by state law. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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S057910
|
Bonagua v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-871
|
State Oil Co. v. Khan
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S055368
|
In re Cindy L., a minor
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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D025024, D025023, and D024993
|
People v. Harrison
Full firearm use enhancement sentence for consecutive term, rather than one-third middle term, is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-1755
|
Keeter v. United States
Refund Not Exceeding Tax Paid Prior To Administrative Claim Can Include Later Assessment. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-15864
|
Bates v. Jones
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-1755
|
Bankruptcy of Adams
Requirement that bankruptcy petition preparer place social security number on bankruptcy documents isn't unconstitutional. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 7, 1999 |
