| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B119427
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Paykar Construction Inc. v. Bedrosian
Creditor must apply for fair value determination on property sold pursuant to judicial foreclosure within three months of highest bid received at auction. |
Real Property |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-7107
|
Owen v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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99-7005a
|
James v. Scott
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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B123974
|
Herman v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Limitations period for seeking judicial review of termination from employment only applies if party, rather than attorney, is served with requisite notice. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
B122159
|
Jones v. Adams Financial Services
Arbitration provision is unenforceable where execution of entire agreement obtained by fraud. |
Contracts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
G023528 and G023882
|
Matthew P., a Minor
Due process rights of de facto parents are violated if they are denied the right to confrontation and the right to be heard. |
Juveniles |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
B125812
|
Estrada v. Ramirez
Jurisdiction to review appeal from order imposing discovery sanctions, rests with the appellate department of the superior court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-1008
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Hon. Hilda L. Solis, Member of the California State Senate
Notice & voter approval necessary before municipal water district assesses standby charge at higher rate. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-1102
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The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Advisory Committee
California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System can be used by city providing parking citation management services to another city under contract. |
Government |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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98-1011
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Hon. Robert Westmeyer, County Counsel Napa County
Alternate member of Local Agency Formation Commission can participate in public hearings, but can't attend closed sessions unless covering for regular member. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-1004
|
Hon. Dean D. Flippo, District Attorney, Monterey County
Prohibition of firearm in school zone applies to firearm in two parts that assemble into one with push of button and shift of pin. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
B108122
|
Hongsathavij v. Queen of Angels/Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Appeal board applies correct standard and relies on substantial evidence in removing physician from call panel. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S056331
|
People v. Leon
Review granted |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
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97-15128
|
U.S. v. McClain
Double jeopardy isn't violated by resentencing defendant within original 'package' sentence after conviction vacated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
D026836
|
People v. Hamilton
Unlawful use of tear gas weapon doesn't require that the weapon be loaded or operable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
96-843 and 96-847
|
National Credit Union Administration v. First National Bank & Trust Co.
Commercial banks have standing to seek federal court review of National Credit Union Administration's statutory interpretation. |
Banking |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
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96-1577
|
Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government
Tribe cannot collect taxes for conducting business on tribal land since land isn't 'Indian Country.' |
Native American Affairs |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
D024643
|
San Dieguito Partnership, L.P. v. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Joint Powers Authority
Attorney fee award in California Environmental Quality Act action is excessive. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S052399
|
People v. Chany
Legislative elimination of substantive offense within gang statute requires overturning convictions under statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
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S056331
|
People v. Leon
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
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S067426
|
Universal Bank v. Lawyers Title Insurance Co.
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S067557
|
People v. Lopez
Separate drug sales on two different days constitute different sets of operative facts for sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S051310
|
People v. Muhamed
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S067687
|
People v. Clayton
Review granted |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S051097
|
People v. Lopez
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S068101
|
City of Lake Elsinore v. Ranel Development Company
City's failure to adopt resolution of necessity in eminent domain action doesn't necessitate dismissal. |
Real Property |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S067513
|
People v. Harrison
Sentence for one matter must reflect that enhancement carries term one-third of other enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S037992
|
In re Brown
Prosecution's failure to disclose material exculpatory evidence requires vacation of judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
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97-10111
|
U.S. v. Gallant
Possession of gun taken from officer during escape supports sentence enhancement for firearm use. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
95-50455 96-50396 96-50412 and 96-50442
|
U.S. v. Nelson
Conviction based on aiding and abetting robbery doesn't require knowledge of the crime's impact on interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 |
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