| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A076469
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Arron C., a Minor
Evidence seized unconstitutionally is admissible if officer's reliance on incorrect information from probation officer is reasonable. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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A076486
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People v. Olea
Defendant needn't register as sex offender where registration not included as part of plea bargain. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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95-35848, 95-36283, 96-35166 and 96-35174
|
Knight v. Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Non-union members aren't required to exhaust union remedies before suing to challenge chargeability of agency fee. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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95-16564
|
Neal v. Shimoda
Parole eligibility can be predicated on completing sex-offender treatment program enacted after underlying offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-17209
|
Jerron West Inc. v. State of California State Board of Equalization
Tax Injunction Act divests court's jurisdiction in action to enjoin tax proceedings during related criminal case. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-10561
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U.S. v. Albers
Houseboat falls within vehicle exception to Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-70742
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Estate of Rapp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Reformation of will creating qualified terminable interest property trust lacks binding effect to determine federal taxes. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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C023360
|
Professional Engineers in California Government v. Wilson
Use of funds from State Highway Account as reimbursement for rail bond payments is proper. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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C025658
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Rinaker v. Superior Court (People)
Confidentiality provision yields to minor's constitutional right to effective impeachment of adverse witnesses. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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C026887
|
Bowers v. Superior Court of Nevada County (People)
All purpose assignment rule renders judicial challenge in superior court untimely. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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F027371
|
People v. Evans
Failure to give jury instructions on defendant's right to not testify is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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A076279
|
Milagra Ridge Partners Ltd. v. City of Pacifica
Claim fails under ripeness doctrine when zoning designations leave property use speculative. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B110548
|
People v. Ruiz
Evidence of gang membership is admissible to prove bias if the prejudicial impact is minimal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B095859
|
RTC Mortgage Trust 1994-S2 v. Shlens
Exculpatory agreement is invalid when it isn't approved by bank directors or recorded. |
Banking |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B106317
|
Cairns v. County of Los Angeles
Public entity is liable for failure to provide fire protection facilities only when authorized by statute. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B115527
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Charles E. Thomas Co. v. Transamerica Insurance Group
Insurance company has duty to defend policyholder when any issue falls potentially within policy coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B119878
|
Block v. The Superior Court (Downey)
Good cause release orders for inmates can only be issued under exceptional circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B116436
|
Banner Entertainment Inc. v. Superior Court (Alchemy Filmworks Inc.)
Arbitration agreements created by oral contract or past behavior must be evidenced to be enforced. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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B107226
|
Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital v. State Dept. of Health Services
Expenses of doctor-prescribed, medically necessary adult diapers are deducted from nursing facility's patients' costs. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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97-954
|
Hetzel v. Prince William County, Virginia
Judgment entered for lesser amount than determined by jury without allowing new trial violates Seventh Amendment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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H015917
|
People v. Bautista
Evidence of controlled substance use within specific time period preceding arrest isn't required in jury instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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C009484
|
Kidd v. State of California
Disregarding test scores in hiring for affirmative action purposes contrary to California Constitution and statutes. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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S039161
|
Randall v. Orange County Council
Boy Scout's membership decisions are not subject to provisions of Unruh Civil Rights Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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D024940
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National Medical Transportation Network v. Deloitte & Touche
Incorrect jury instruction on standard governing accountants' resignation from professional engagement is reversible error. |
Torts |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-16723 and 96-16955
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Tiano v. Dillard Department Stores Inc.
Prima facie religious discrimination case fails where temporal mandate for pilgrimage during holiday isn't established. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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97-16023
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Pareto v. Federal Deposit Insurance
Only The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation can bring derivative suits when receiver of a bank. |
Corporations |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-10388
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U.S. v. James
Defendant's absence at teleconference isn't prejudicial if no evidence exists that disputed facts were discussed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-35996
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Allen v. Hall
Order |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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96-1570
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Nynex Corp. v. Discon, Inc.
Order |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | ||
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97-7597
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Knowles v. Iowa
Order |
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Jun. 4, 1999 |
