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Tennison v. Paulus
Detailed statewide curriculum doesn't violate 'freedom of the mind' or constitute viewpoint discrimination.
Education Apr. 13, 1999
U.S. v. Keating
Juror exposure during trial to extrinsic evidence of defendant's state court conviction requires new trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
TCI West Inc. v. NLRB
NLRB abuses discretion by voiding union decertification election ballot with complete X in 'No' box.
Labor Law Apr. 13, 1999
Gretzler v. Stewart
Order
Apr. 13, 1999
Battuello v. Battuello
Equitable estoppel bars statute of limitations defense in action for breach of contract to make will.
Contracts Apr. 13, 1999
County of Santa Cruz v. California State Board of Forestry
Rule permitting timber owner or operator to cut without harvesting plan in case of financial emergency is valid.
Environmental Law Apr. 13, 1999
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. City of Carlsbad
City may not regulate public utility's placement of dredged sand on state beaches.
Constitutional Law Apr. 13, 1999
People v. Benevides
Decision not to strike prior conviction is subject to limited appellate review for abuse of discretion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
All West Electronics Inc. v. M-B-W Inc.
Lack of privity bars contractor's implied warranty claim against manufacturer of leased equipment.
Contracts Apr. 13, 1999
People v. Enlow
Auto theft defendant is subject to increased penalties in effect when offense was committed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
Frangipani v. Boecker
Judgment reimbursing party for debt incurred voluntarily violates anti-deficiency laws.
Real Property Apr. 13, 1999
Halvorsen v. Baird
Private non-profit detoxification center lacks qualified immunity and may be liable for holding man incommunicado.
Civil Rights Apr. 13, 1999
Zavora v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.
Employer is exempt from Employee Retirement Income Security Act notwithstanding administrator designation in plan summary.
Insurance Apr. 13, 1999
Kentmaster Manufacturing Co. v. Jarvis Products Corp.
Dominant manufacturer may replace rival's equipment at discount and favor customers who buy products and parts.
Antitrust Apr. 13, 1999
U.S. v. Parker
Order
Apr. 13, 1999
Lai v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
An employer is strictly liable for the acts of its supervisory employees.
Employment Law Apr. 13, 1999
Greve v. Angeles Chemical Co.
Summary judgments should not be granted when there are triable issues regarding adequate warnings.
Torts Apr. 13, 1999
Webb v. El Dorado Colleges Inc.
Alleged fraud which could provide basis for rescission of contract doesn't preclude enforcement of arbitration clause.
Contracts Apr. 13, 1999
People v. Chatman
Routine screening questions in jail about arrestee's current drug use is permissible under Miranda exception
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
Morey v. Vannucci
Need to resolve conflicts in extrinsic evidence renders interpretation of contract term a jury question.
Contracts Apr. 13, 1999
Townsel v. Superior Court (Lungren)
Order
Apr. 13, 1999
People v. Soto
Evidence of defendant's prior sexual conduct is properly admitted in trial for various sex offenses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
People v. Bradley
Court's failure to impose or strike prior prison term enhancement leads to legally unauthorized sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
Bankruptcy of Molina
State court punitive damage award with no findings precludes relitigation of intent in nondischargeability proceeding.
Bankruptcy Apr. 13, 1999
Roberts v. Galen of Virginia Inc.
Federal law doesn't require improper motive of hospital in suit for failure to stabilize prior to further action.
Torts Apr. 13, 1999
Kentmaster Manufacturing Co. v. Jarvis Products Corporation
Order
Apr. 13, 1999
Drain v. Betz Laboratories Inc.
Upon statement of total inability to work in workers' compensation proceeding, judicial estoppel bars subsequent claim.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 13, 1999
Your Home Visiting Nurse Services Inc. v. Shalala
Provider of Medicare benefits isn't entitled to judicial review of administrative board's refusal to reopen reimbursement determination during three year review period.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 13, 1999
Rhoden v. Rowland
Unconstitutional shackling of defendant at trial in view of jury is inherently prejudicial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 1999
Sealy Corporation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Professional fees paid for complying with federal law regarding stock sales, aren't specified liability losses eligible for ten-year carryback under Internal Revenue Code.
Taxation Apr. 13, 1999