| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-1620
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Seif v. Chester Residents Concerned
Order |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | ||
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B112374
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City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners
City's general predisposition to favor project doesn't render environmental impact report a 'post hoc rationalization.' |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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H017028
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Odello Brothers v. County of Monterey
Emergency exception doesn't shield county from inverse condemnation liability for deliberately breaching levee. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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D026994
|
Rich v. Schwab
Victims of retaliatory rent increase may recover punitive damages without regard to landlord's net worth. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B090764
|
Bell v. State of California
Juror's physical experiment intended to recreate arrest of plaintiff is prejudicial misconduct requiring new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B111638
|
Dillingham Construction N.A. Inc. v. Nadel Partnership Inc.
Where settlement payment isn't allocated, non-settling defendant's equitable indemnity obligation can't exceed damages actually caused. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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G022259
|
Kim v. Superior Court (Palmco Corp.)
Original stipulation for temporary judge doesn't authorize court to appoint different judge without both parties' consent. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-17239
|
Watkins v. City of Oakland
Police officers aren't entitled to summary judgment regarding qualified immunity in suit involving police dog attack. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-50546 - 96-50554 and 96-50556
|
U.S. v. Klimavicius-Viloria
Nexus between defendants and United States under Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act is question for court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B112374
|
City of Vernon v. Board of Harbor Commissioners
City's general predisposition to favor project doesn't render environmental impact report a 'post hoc rationalization.' |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
F026190
|
People v. Theilen
Defendant and counsel may be excluded from suppression hearing under questionable California precedents. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B090764
|
Bell v. State of California
Juror's physical experiment intended to recreate arrest of plaintiff is prejudicial misconduct requiring new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
G017212
|
Collett v. Insurance Co. of the West
Contractor's claim is excluded under work completed exclusion in commercial liability policy. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
B103103
|
International Engine Parts Inc. v. Fedderson and Co.
Judicial estoppel bars tort claim after plaintiff denies claim's existence in course of bankruptcy proceedings. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
G021855
|
Leeds v. Alpha Beta Co.
Tenant has implied obligation to continue operating supermarket if guaranteed minimum rent isn't 'substantial.' |
Real Property |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-1590
|
Federal Election Commission v. Akins
Voters seeking information under Federal Election Campaign Act may appeal decision that entity isn't a political committee. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
97-1184 and 97-1243
|
National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 1309 v. Dept. of the Interior, et al.
Certiorari granted |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | ||
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97-1252
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Reno v. AM. -ARAB Anti-Discrim. Comm.
Certiorari granted |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | ||
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A077646
|
People v. Martin
Peremptory challenge of juror based on juror's views is permitted although those views are grounded in religion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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97-10287
|
U.S. v. Rapal
Combined sentence of imprisonment plus supervised release can exceed maximum prison term allowed by statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
S050870
|
Toland v. Sunland Housing Group Inc.
Workers' Compensation Act bars all suits by contractor's employees against hiring party under peculiar risk doctrine. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B112558
|
Kolani v. Gluska
Broad covenant not to compete can't be saved from illegality by judicially narrowed construction. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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H017028
|
Odello Brothers v. County of Monterey
Emergency exception doesn't shield county from inverse condemnation liability for deliberately breaching levee. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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A076627
|
Loube v. Loube
Position taken by attorneys on behalf of clients isn't binding on the attorneys when later sued by clients. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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D026994
|
Rich v. Schwab
Victims of retaliatory rent increase may recover punitive damages without regard to landlord's net worth. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
B107999
|
11601 Wilshire Associates v. Grebow
Landlord has no cause of action against wife simply because husband guaranteed tenant's performance under lease. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
B103203 and B116738
|
People v. Gonzalez
Lack of probable cause for arrest doesn't taint defendant's custodial confession to different crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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D024029
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Marriage of Lusby
Ruling regarding add-on expenses for child support at postjudgment hearing is valid under Family Code. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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F026821
|
People v. Shaw
Represented defendant must show actual threat of deportation to withdraw no contest plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
D029494
|
Andres G., a Minor
Order based on statutorily unauthorized, informal dispositional scheme exceeds court's jurisdiction and is invalid. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 |
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