Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-232
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Eddy Potash, Inc. v. Harrison
Order |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | ||
97-726
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Reynolds v. CSX Transp., Inc.
Order |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | ||
97-1058
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Stewart v. Falcone
Order |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | ||
97-1777
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B.C. Rogers Processors v. BOC Group, Inc.
Order |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | ||
H017715
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National Football League Properties Inc. v. Superior Court (Oakland Raiders)
Oakland Raiders aren't entitled to inspect National Football League Properties' attorney-client privileged documents. |
Corporations |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
96-30369 and 97-30035
|
U.S. v. Dubose
Statute mandating restitution regardless of defendant's ability to pay is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
96-70881
|
Marcu v. INS
State Department report rebuts presumed fear of persecution by documenting changes in home country. |
Immigration |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-15073
|
Ortega v. O'Connor
Extensive, warrantless search of public employee's office based on vague sexual harassment allegations is unreasonable. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-15710
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Gager v. United States
Discretionary function exception shields Postal Service from liability for decisions regarding mail bomb detection training. |
Government |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-35502
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Bankruptcy of United Marine Shipbuilding Inc.
Government setoff rights aren't waived by mistaken disbursement of tax refund to bankruptcy trustee. |
Bankruptcy |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-70128
|
Estate of McClatchy v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Securities are valued for estate tax purposes based on value to decedent prior to death. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
S027758
|
Johnson on habeas corpus
Referee's findings rejecting claim of factual innocence are supported by substantial evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
96-35655
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Boyd v. Thompson
District court in habeas proceeding may raise procedural default in interest of comity, federalism and judicial efficiency. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
96-70875
|
Moyle v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Disability payments under Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act may be garnished for spousal support. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-10064 and 97-10067
|
U.S. v. Cuddy
Sentencing court may depart from law of the case if earlier finding was clearly erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-15178
|
Draper v. Coeur Rochester Inc.
Limitations period for constructive discharge runs from date of resignation if discrimination is continuous. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-30299
|
U.S. v. Fitzgerald
Federal Employees Compensation Act requires total disability claimant to disclose employment information. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-35050, 97-35215 and 97-35225
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Sanchez v. Pacific Powder Co.
Age discrimination complaint received by Washington state agency deemed received by federal agency on same date. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
C026195
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Stevenson v. Baum
Seller satisfies disclosure obligation by specifying in contract that transfer is subject to easements of record. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B108078
|
People v. Bento
Court can't reconvene jury after juror expresses doubt if verdict has been read, affirmed, polled and recorded. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B118377
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Johnson v. WCAB
Person determined to be qualified injured worker is entitled to rehabilitation benefits from date of application. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B119380
|
Universal City Nissan Inc. v. Superior Court (Magdamo)
Superior court considering small claims appeal may grant affirmative relief to counterclaimant-appellant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
H016694
|
Usher v. County of Monterey
County is required to appoint administrative law judge to conduct proceedings determining disability retirement benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
C026148
|
Stovall v. Andrews
Notice of tax lien need not be certified or acknowledged in order to be recorded. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B115772
|
Leasure v. MSI Insurance Co.
Forgery of lienholders' signatures by policyholder is immaterial to claim and doesn't void policy. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
E020448
|
People v. Porter
Defendant's sentence can be enhanced for current conspiracy conviction if defendant 'substantially involved' in conspiracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
F026156
|
Silva v. Lucky Stores Inc.
Employers only need to demonstrate reasonable belief and fair treatment, not actual misconduct to terminate worker. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
G021616
|
People v. Aubrey
Three strikes law doesn't deprive trial court of discretion to grant probation to defendant with two strikes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
C026124
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People v. Sims
Defendant using prior felony conviction to impeach prosecution witness can't introduce evidence of crime's details. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-16708
|
Zukle v. The Regents of the University of California
Order |
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Apr. 9, 1999 |