| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-16708
|
Zukle v. The Regents of the University of California
Order |
|
Apr. 9, 1999 | ||
|
98-4054
|
U.S. v. Gordon
Certificate of appealability can only be granted for violation of constitutional rights, and not for alleged violation of federal law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
98-3009
|
In re Weber
Order |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
98-7147
|
Smith v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-1909
|
Murphy Brothers Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing Inc.
Mere receipt of complaint, without formal service, doesn't trigger named defendant's time to remove. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-1802
|
Conn v. Gabbert
Fourteenth Amendment isn't violated when prosecutor executes search warrant on attorney while client testifies before grand jury. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
98-1251
|
Harkless v. United States of America
Order |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-3299 and 97-3305
|
Baty v. Willamette Industries Inc.
Where sufficient evidence supports liability for claims of sexual harassment and retaliation, judgment as a matter of law isn't granted. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
98-9035
|
Klaassen v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Order |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-3377
|
Enfield v. A.B. Chance Company
Order |
Torts |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
97-10307
|
U.S. v. Doe
Conditioning juvenile's release on residing at halfway house under restrictive conditions isn't detention amounting to institutionalization. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
|
S071500
|
Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co.
Plaintiff allegedly injured by unidentified chemicals can't sue multiple defendants in hope of discovering tort feasor. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
A-706
|
Stewart v. Lagrand
Order |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | ||
|
97-3291
|
Butler v. City of Prairie Village
Supervisors can't be held liable in their individual capacities for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
98-2041
|
Riggs v. Crandell
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
98-2027
|
U.S. v. Byrne
Extraneous printed material in jury room, which is sent out promptly upon discovery without jury reading it, doesn't affect verdict. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
98-7103
|
Quitana v. Maxwell
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
98-6258
|
Still Water Christian Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Company
Order |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
97-0448
|
Southern California Edison Company v. Peabody Western Coal Company
Order compelling arbitration isn't a final judgment and therefore not appealable, but party has several potential remedies. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
S070590
|
Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded where expert witness declaration didn't provide fair notice of subject matter. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
S070960
|
People v. Kelii
Determination of whether prior conviction is serious felony for three strikes purposes is a judicial function. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-56565
|
Batchelder v. Kawamoto
American Depository Receipt holder has no derivative claim if foreign law limits standing to shareholders of record. |
Securities |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
S070944
|
Alvarez v. Coregis Insurance Corp.
Employee of insured is additional insured entitled to defense against insured's suit charging embezzlement |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
94-35979
|
County of Lewis v. Allen
Tribe's law enforcement contract with county doesn't create tribal jurisdiction over tort claims against officers. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
A074636
|
Estate of Condon
Out-of-state attorney who prepared estate in Colorado is entitled to attorney fees for services rendered in California. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
|
S070935
|
Hodges v. Santa Clara County Superior Court (Ford Motor Company)
Order |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | ||
|
98-6341
|
U.S. v. Murphy
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 6, 1999 | |
|
98-4058
|
National Corrective Training Institute v. Nelson
Order |
Intellectual Property |
|
Apr. 6, 1999 | |
|
98-3075
|
Chermok v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Order |
Torts |
|
Apr. 6, 1999 | |
|
97-6379
|
Furr v. Seagate Technology Inc.
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 6, 1999 |
