| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-8087 and 97-8088
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Moncrief v. Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
Buyer isn't obligated to purchase gas not attributable to lands committed to the contract. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | |
|
99-9509
|
Flores v. Immigration & Naturalization Service
Order |
Immigration |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | |
|
98-0035
|
3613 Limited, an Arizona Corporation v. Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Arizona statute prohibiting owner of bar from employing convicted felon to manage bar is constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | |
|
97-0432
|
Beazer Homes Arizona Inc. v. Goldwater
Opinion |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | ||
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98-0008
|
Cyprus Bagdad Copper Corporation v. Arizona Department of Revenue
Laches doesn't bar award seeking additional expert witness fees requested two years after the original filing. |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | |
|
97-0502
|
Leonard H. v. Beneficial Arizona Inc.
Opinion |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | ||
|
96-1337
|
County of Sacramento v. Lewis
Police don't violate substantive due process in fatal car chases unless they actually intend harm. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
E018913
|
People v. Rose
Imposition of two 25-years-to-life terms for rape of one victim is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B114628
|
Wood v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Medical-legal report is admissible if reporting doctor made good faith effort to identify others performing services. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B106003
|
People v. Kidd
Whether a prior conviction is a serious felony for 'three strikes' purposes is a question of law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
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B115042
|
Scheffield Medical Group Inc. v. Roth
Attorney for State Compensation Insurance Fund has statutory prosecutorial immunity. |
Government |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
S068838
|
Inquiry Concerning a Judge No. 101
Order |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | ||
|
A077664
|
Waste Management of Alameda County Inc. v. Biagini Waste Reduction Systems Inc.
City's exclusive agreement with company for collection and disposal of solid waste doesn't violate commerce clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B086001
|
State of California v. Pacific Indemnity Co.
Insurer that offered defense under reservation of rights needn't pay contingent fee negotiated later by policyholder. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B107774
|
Whoop Inc. v. Dyno Productions Inc.
Referee proceeding is properly treated as arbitration and award is confirmed under arbitration statutes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B119452
|
Zamudio v. Superior Court (People)
Juror's comments following death verdict suggest possible misconduct and justify disclosure of redacted jury questionnaires. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
G022886
|
Randi R. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Mother's failure to reunify with sibling and history of drug rehab failures justify denial of reunification services. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
A078552
|
Merlet v. Rizzo
Failed application for order for writ of sale can't support later claim for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B099918
|
DeCuir v. County of Los Angeles
Mandamus is sole remedy for applicant aggrieved by civil service examination process. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
97-15987
|
Lewis v. United States
Taxpayers recover attorney fees where government's position regarding timeliness of filing wasn't substantially justified. |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
H015496
|
Andres v. Young Men's Christian Association
Failure to provide lifeguard or supervisor for shower room Jacuzzi isn't negligence per se. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
A079667
|
20th Century Insurance Co. v. Quackenbush
Reply by letter to public from Insurance Commissioner concerning insurance matters is authorized by Insurance Code. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
A078201 and A078305
|
Sagonowsky v. More
Favorable outcome in private, contractual arbitration doesn't support subsequent malicious prosecution action. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
F026405
|
Miller v. Miller
Mother's second husband isn't presumed father of child born during first marriage and can't assert paternity. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
D027391
|
Smith v. James A. Merrill Inc.
Recorded homestead declaration affects amount of judgment lien based on later-recorded abstract of judgment. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
96-1037
|
Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma v. Manufacturing Technologies Inc.
Tribes are generally immune from suits on contracts, regardless of purpose or place of execution. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
96-16911
|
United States v. Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
Administrative contracting officer with duty to report fraud can't sue under False Claims Act. |
Government |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
A076156
|
Gutierrez v. Cassiar Mining Corp.
Jury instructions in asbestos cases must provide guidance regarding pre-existing conditions. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B109477
|
People v. Thierry
Booking photograph and identifications stemming from illegal arrest are admissible in trial for different crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B114123
|
Deon W., a Minor
Juvenile is entitled to notice, social study, and a disposition hearing before being made ward. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 |
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