| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-10202
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U.S. v. Graves
Accessory after the fact to felon in possession of firearm must know of primary offender's felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-1721
|
Citizen of Potawatomi Nation v. C & L Enterprises, Inc.
Order |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | ||
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B100335
|
Mighty Oak Trust v. Nickel
Trustee, acting in beneficiary's interest, may not represent trust in court if trustee is not a licensed attorney. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B114123
|
Deon W., a minor
Juvenile is entitled to notice, social study, and a disposition hearing before being made ward. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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97-1217
|
New Mexico v. Reed
Extradition clause bars New Mexico courts from considering merits of Ohio's demand for return of fugitive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-1693
|
Hopkins v. Reeves
State court in capital case needn't instruct jury on alternative offenses that aren't lesser included offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-1654 and 96-8837
|
Muscarello v. United States
Person possessing gun in locked glove compartment or trunk during drug trafficking crime receives mandatory sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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97-454
|
United States v. Bestfoods
Parent company has CERCLA liability only where corporate veil is pierced or parent actively operated facility. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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96-50686
|
U.S. v. Marin-Cuevas
Government may prove alienage element of crime of illegal re-entry by reference to immigration judge's findings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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A068499
|
Weeks v. Baker & McKenzie et al.
Employers needn't fire harassers, but must take reasonable steps to prevent harassment. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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C025765
|
People v. Mathews
Conviction for evading police officer is reversed because officer was dressed in plainclothes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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97-30105 and 97-30106
|
U.S. v. Nagra
Discrepancies concerning number of individuals involved don't justify withdrawal of plea in alien smuggling case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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97-1139
|
U.S. v. Rodriguez-Moreno
Certiorari granted |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | ||
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97-1620
|
Seif v. Chester Residents Concerned
Certiorari granted |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | ||
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97-1620
|
Seif v. Chester Residents Concerned
Order |
|
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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F026190
|
People v. Theilen
Defendant and counsel may be excluded from suppression hearing under questionable California precedents. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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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 |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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G017212
|
Collett v. Insurance Co. of the West
Contractor's claim is excluded under work completed exclusion in commercial liability policy. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Apr. 14, 1999 |
