| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S062091
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People v. Manta Management Corporation
Order |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
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S072133
|
Daily Journal Corporation v. Superior Court (Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.)
Order |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
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98-5000
|
Bankruptcy of Stewart
Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is properly dismissed for 'substantial abuse.' |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
|
98-3230
|
U.S. v. Jones
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
|
98-6338
|
McAlister v. Miller
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
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98-1417
|
Williams v. City of Colorado Springs
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
|
98-4115
|
U.S. v. Hernandez-Bustamonte
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
|
97-0364
|
Beckler v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Stacking of claims is allowed under Arizona law for student injured in Arizona who carried policy purchased in Nebraska. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
|
C029825
|
Joel T., a minor
Reunification services after removal of minors are necessary after parent received family maintenance services for 18 months before minors' removal. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
E018195
|
65 Butterfield v. Chicago Title Insurance Co.
Limitation period for title insurance claim accrues upon discovery of facts adverse to title. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
G021452
|
People v. Manriquez
Non-gang member is liable as aider and abettor for firing gun at rivals of his gang-member friend. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
B097529
|
Notrica v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Insured may recover tort damages when insurer's bad faith actions result in higher premiums. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
B122743
|
Sergio C., a Minor
Allegation of drug use, that can't be confirmed, isn't sufficient basis to require father to take random drug tests. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
D028559
|
Gordon v. Law Offices of Aguirre & Meyer
Equitable tolling doesn't apply to limitations period for legal malpractice action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
D030333
|
People v. Simonton
Erroneous jury instruction on assault, that misstates mens rea requirement, is harmless in light of attempted murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
G017783
|
FRI Holdings Inc. v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Company
Insurer doesn't act in bad faith when it reasonably, if erroneously, denies claim. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
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A078423
|
Marriage of Krempin
Husband's waiver of military pension after divorce can't be basis to deny former wife her share. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
A078295
|
Wilson, McCall & Daoro v. American Qualified Plans Inc.
If innocent indemnitee has to defend itself due to indemnitor's negligence, attorney fees are recoverable. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
B105899
|
Grimes v. State Dept. of Social Services
State agency has discretion to determine whether living situation for disabled person is exempt from state licensing requirements. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
B107681
|
CBS Broadcasting Inc., v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Statute of limitations for disability policies doesn't apply where no evidence that parties intended cast insurance policy to act as disability insurance. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
A081058
|
People v. Aubrey
Tactical decision to concede that defendant carried a 'dirk or dagger' isn't ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
F028023
|
State of Oregon v. Vargas
If parent doesn't have opportunity to work, his child support obligations can't be based on earning capacity. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
C027096
|
State v. Poplar
Prior acts of domestic violence are admissible against defendant charged with rape. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
F026943
|
People v. Angel
An arrest, as opposed to issuance of an arrest warrant, doesn't qualify as commencement of prosecution within limitation period. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
G021978
|
Edwardo V., a minor
Minor who takes bikes from an uninhabited garage, that apartment tenants share, can be guilty of residential burglary. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
G023218
|
Washington Mutual Bank v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Briseno)
Certification of nationwide class proper despite choice of law clause in each class member's security instrument. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
A081340
|
California Pacific Homes Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Full payment under primary policy is unnecessary to trigger duty to indemnify under excess policy. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
B123471
|
People v. Otis
Attorney for mentally disordered offender can waive jury on defendant's behalf. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
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B118676
|
People v. Oganesyan
Statute that provides for additional restitution fine is inapplicable if defendant's sentence doesn't currently allow for parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
A079356
|
Broden v. Marin Humane Society
Owner of seized animals no longer has possessory interest when he fails to assure that animals will be provided with necessary care. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 |
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