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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
Manning v. Department of Motor Vehicles
Forensic blood test is inadmissible where report contains inaccurate information.
Administrative Agencies May 21, 1999
Nelson v. Gorian and Associates
Soil substance damage complaint is time-barred since lot's grading completed over 10 years before suit.
Real Property May 21, 1999
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
Janzen v. WCAB
Daughter of California resident killed while working out of state is entitled to death benefits.
Workers' Compensation May 21, 1999
Domenghini v. Evans
Action for injury occurring while wrestling cattle is barred by primary assumption of risk doctrine.
Torts May 21, 1999
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alaniz v. Simpson
Insurer owes no duty to applicant's potential victims once applicant is notified he is uninsured.
Insurance May 21, 1999
People v. Aguilar
Denial of motion to dismiss for violation of speedy trial right isn't appealable after guilty plea.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 1999
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
Rodney F. v. Karen M.
Presumption that cohabiting husband is father of child doesn't violate biological father's due process rights.
Family Law May 21, 1999
People v. Bell
Court has discretion to impose concurrent sentences for current felonies committed simultaneously.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 1999
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
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
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
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
Perry v. Perry
Court lacks authority to order grandmother to pay cost of her grandchild's counseling.
Family Law May 21, 1999
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
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
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
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
Feltner v. Columbia Pictures Television Inc.
Seventh Amendment confers right to jury trial in statutory action for copyright infringement.
Constitutional Law May 21, 1999
Ceja v. Stewart
Order
May 21, 1999
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