| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B108177
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People v. Teal
Crime is committed if threat is received whether or not threatener knows victim heard it. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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G016679
|
Manning v. Department of Motor Vehicles
Forensic blood test is inadmissible where report contains inaccurate information. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B112956
|
Nelson v. Gorian and Associates
Soil substance damage complaint is time-barred since lot's grading completed over 10 years before suit. |
Real Property |
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May 21, 1999 | |
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B109620
|
City of Alhambra v. P.J.B. Disposal Co.
Solid waste disposal company's government contract is not entitled to five-year continuation right. |
Government |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
C024918
|
Janzen v. WCAB
Daughter of California resident killed while working out of state is entitled to death benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B113169
|
Domenghini v. Evans
Action for injury occurring while wrestling cattle is barred by primary assumption of risk doctrine. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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S057081
|
Moss v. Superior Court (Ortiz)
Contempt sanctions permitted where parent's inability to pay support is due to unwillingness to work. |
Family Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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S057813
|
Davis v. KGO-T.V. Inc.
Fees of expert not ordered by court cannot be recovered in Fair Employment and Housing Act action. |
Employment Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
S060180
|
People v. Woodell
Trial court can consider appellate record in determining existence and nature of defendant's prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B109739
|
Zellers v. Playa Pacifica Ltd.
Individual hired by unlicensed independent contractor is limited to relief under Workers' Compensation Act for injuries. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 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 21, 1999 | |
|
G016540
|
Barbara B. v. Horace Mann Insurance Co.
Insurer isn't obligated to indemnify insured for judgment of more than $500,000 arising from civil action. |
Insurance |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
D024037
|
Tinseltown Video Inc. v. Transportation Insurance Co.
Insurer doesn't have duty to defend suit for trespass by wrongful acquisition of partnership assets. |
Insurance |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
F026258
|
Alaniz v. Simpson
Insurer owes no duty to applicant's potential victims once applicant is notified he is uninsured. |
Insurance |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
B116550
|
People v. Aguilar
Denial of motion to dismiss for violation of speedy trial right isn't appealable after guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 21, 1999 | |
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A077483
|
Estate of Smith
Testator's mistaken belief as to how property will be disposed not grounds for denying admission to probate. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B107630
|
Rodney F. v. Karen M.
Presumption that cohabiting husband is father of child doesn't violate biological father's due process rights. |
Family Law |
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May 21, 1999 | |
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D027299
|
People v. Bell
Court has discretion to impose concurrent sentences for current felonies committed simultaneously. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 21, 1999 | |
|
H016362
|
People v. Stubbs
Defendant must obtain certificate of probable cause from trial court to challenge propriety of guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B109540
|
Ray v. First Federal Bank of California
Favorable termination occurs when appellate court affirms grant of summary judgment based on statute of limitations. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
B110754
|
People v. Satz
No legitimate expectation of privacy in hotel room which is rented using stolen credit card. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
F025758
|
People v. Myers
Reasonable force can be used to resist battery even if person not about to suffer injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
C020115
|
Perry v. Perry
Court lacks authority to order grandmother to pay cost of her grandchild's counseling. |
Family Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
B109755
|
Berg v. MTC Electronic Technologies
Stay of Los Angeles shareholder suit is proper based on pending litigation in New York. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
A076872
|
Flannery v. California Highway Patrol
Fee award in action under California Fair Employment and Housing Act is governed by state law. |
Employment Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B113626
|
In re Barfoot
Defendant entitled to resentencing hearing so that trial court may determine whether to strike prior. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
97-29
|
Texas v. United States
Claim for declaration that Education Code provisions don't violate Voting Rights Act isn't ripe for adjudication. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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96-1768
|
Feltner v. Columbia Pictures Television Inc.
Seventh Amendment confers right to jury trial in statutory action for copyright infringement. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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98-99000
|
Ceja v. Stewart
Order |
|
May 21, 1999 | ||
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96-16329
|
Wyler Summit Partnership v. Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
Party to contract may obtain all accrued percentage compensation by waiving installment provision. |
Contracts |
|
May 21, 1999 |
