| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-50573
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U.S. v. Garcia
Weight of sterilized marijuana seeds is counted for purpose of determining base offense level. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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G020858
|
People v. Woods
Burglary of common laundry area in inhabited apartment complex supports first degree burglary conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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E020294
|
County of Riverside v. City of Murrieta
City's determination that proposed redevelopment area is predominantly urbanized and blighted isn't supported by record. |
Government |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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S070296
|
Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium Homeowners Association
Homeowners association's repair decisions must be determined under objective standard, not business judgment rule. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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E019638
|
Barthelemy v. Orange County Flood Control District
Damages for unreasonable precondemnation activity exclude cost of acquiring new location to mitigate goodwill loss. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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C028422
|
Jeremy G., a Minor
Juvenile's statement to officer that he is 'searchable' supports warrantless search of apartment. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
A080058
|
Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Farmers Brothers Co.
Plaintiffs' expert testimony regarding appliance blamed for fire establishes prima facie case of design defect. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-35715
|
Burns v. Stone Forest Industries Inc.
Plant closing statute entitles workers to pay for days they would have worked during 60-day notice period. |
Labor Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-10400
|
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Mendez
Aggravated felony conviction in United States more than 15 years before illegal re-entry justifies sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-15403
|
Singh v. Magee
Immigration officers who knowingly enforce invalid deportation order aren't immune from suit alleging due process violations. |
Government |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-30110
|
U.S. v. Oplinger
Privilege against self-incrimination doesn't apply to pre-arrest conversation with private individual. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-99018
|
Thompson v. Calderon
Order |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | ||
|
E019371
|
San Elijo Ranch Inc. v. County of San Diego
City, but not private party, is entitled to writ of mandate forcing county to landscape landfill. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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S070219
|
County of Los Angeles v. Warmoth
Default judgment in AFDC reimbursementaction is set aside to permit defendant to disprove paternity. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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S062924
|
People v. Taylor
Defense counsels acceptance of additional peremptory challenges waives objection to erroneous denials of earlier challenges. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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95-70439
|
Lahmidi v. INS
New deportation hearing notice statute doesn't apply to show cause order issued before statute's effective date. |
Immigration |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-50609
|
U.S. v. Garrett
Refusal to continue trial to permit defendant to retain and prepare counsel requires reversal of conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-55735
|
Bankruptcy of Hines
Postpetition collection effort by attorney to collect prepetition fee doesn't violate automatic stay. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-30046 and 97-30085
|
U.S. v. Phillips
Statutory knock and announce requirements don't apply to police officers who enter through open door. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S065473
|
Reno v. Baird
Supervisors can't be personally liable for employment discrimination or wrongful discharge. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-50241
|
U.S. v. Service Deli Inc.
False statement to government is material if intrinsically capable of influencing agency action. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-50312
|
U.S. v. Juvenile L.M.K.
33-hour delay before juvenile is arraigned or parent contacted is unlawful but doesn't require dismissal. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-55196
|
In re Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Order |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | ||
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96-15261
|
Gemini Capital Group Inc. v. Yap Fishing Corp.
Court may dismiss in favor of foreign forum notwithstanding parties' agreement to arbitrate in Hawaii. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-15786
|
Seidel v. Merkle
District court has discretion to conduct evidentiary hearing on habeas petition without showing of cause or prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-16542
|
Hunsaker v. Contra Costa County
Screening test doesn't violate Americans with Disabilities Act unless it denies meaningful access to benefits. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-30102
|
U.S. v. Morfin
Erroneous jury instruction not challenged at trial doesn't require reversal if evidence of guilt was overwhelming. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-55280
|
Federal Trade Commission v. MTK Marketing Inc.
Federal Trade Commission is 'person' entitled to collect on surety bond under California Telephone Sellers Act. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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98-35516
|
Kettle Range Conservation Group v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Court properly declines to void land transfers by Bureau of Land Management to absent private entities. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
S062670
|
People v. Superior Court (Jones)
Finding that minors are fit for treatment under juvenile court law isn't supported by substantial evidence. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 |
