| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-30199
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U.S. v. Parker
Order |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | ||
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S069780
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Lai v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
An employer is strictly liable for the acts of its supervisory employees. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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S069935
|
Greve v. Angeles Chemical Co.
Summary judgments should not be granted when there are triable issues regarding adequate warnings. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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S069405
|
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 | |
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S069217
|
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 | |
|
A076713
|
Morey v. Vannucci
Need to resolve conflicts in extrinsic evidence renders interpretation of contract term a jury question. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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S067155
|
Townsel v. Superior Court (Lungren)
Order |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | ||
|
F026644
|
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 | |
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B110426
|
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 | |
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97-1404
|
Bankruptcy of Molina
State court punitive damage award with no findings precludes relitigation of intent in nondischargeability proceeding. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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97-53
|
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 | |
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96-56341
|
Kentmaster Manufacturing Co. v. Jarvis Products Corporation
Order |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | ||
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B109188
|
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 | |
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97-1489
|
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 | |
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96-56421
|
Rhoden v. Rowland
Unconstitutional shackling of defendant at trial in view of jury is inherently prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
|
98-70369, 98-70370, 98-70372, 98-70907, 98-71345, 99-70107, 99-70108, 99-70111
|
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 | |
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98-0068
|
Frohlich v. Tucson City Court (State)
Proceeding for violating municipal ordinance is properly commenced by notice and complaint. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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97-71164
|
Georges v. INS
Order |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | ||
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98-6063
|
Woods v. Kenan
Bankruptcy court may revoke automatic abandoment of properties resulting from mistaken case closure. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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98-9008
|
Duke Energy Natural Gas Corporation v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Natural gas gathering systems may be depreciated over seven years. |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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98-1071
|
Theede v. United States Department of Labor
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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98-2028
|
U.S. v. Anthony Y.
Court has discretion to balance statutory factors in deciding whether to transfer juvenile to adult status in murder case. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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98-6290
|
Murphy v. Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
|
98-1143
|
The Sharper Edge Inc. v. Cogswell
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
|
98-0106
|
State v. Reed
Defendant's suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalization doesn't necessarily constitute involuntary absence from trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
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97-0407
|
Estate of Pouser
Decedent's intent to give wife maximum under federal estate tax marital deduction entitles her to entire estate. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
S069688
|
The Regents of the University of California v. San Francisco County Superior Court (Molloy)
Review granted |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | ||
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G017409
|
Davis v. Shiley Inc.
California's governmental interests warrant application of its statute of limitations to fraud action. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
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95-15693
|
Deep Sea Research, Inc. v.The Brother Jonathan
California fails to establish colorable claim to submerged shipwreck for Eleventh Amendment immunity. |
Maritime Law |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
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S069539
|
People v. Armigo
Jury instruction on conspiracy to commit second degree express malice murder is properly given. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 |
