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Fretland v. County of Humboldt
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Sliwo
Review granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Company v. Reiswig
Notice of intent to sue health care provider doesn't toll limitations period for indemnity action.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
Galanek v. Wismar
Attorney who lost critical evidence has burden of proving plaintiff wouldn't have won underlying case.
Attorneys Mar. 11, 1999
Conn v. Gabbert
Fourteenth Amendment isn't violated when prosecutor executes search warrant on attorney while client is testifying before grand jury.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Artisan Woodworkers
Chapter 11 debtor liable for postpetition, preconfirmation interest and penalties on nondischarged claim paid under plan.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Julian L., a Minor
Courts must afford parents statutory safeguards before terminating parental rights.
Family Law Mar. 11, 1999
Edward Fineman Company v. Superior Court (Bank of America NT & SA)
Amendment clarifying existing statute of limitations applies retroactively.
Business Law Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Rodola
Grand theft involving firearm includes grand theft of a firearm.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Scott., a Minor
Court order purporting to impose and stay 90-day sentence exceeds jurisdiction.
Juveniles Mar. 11, 1999
Walsh v. West Valley Mission Community College District
Defendant doesn't lose right to present evidence in its defense by dismissing counterclaim in settlement agreement.
Contracts Mar. 11, 1999
Floyd v. Waiters
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
Todd v. Ortho
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
INS v. Aguirre-Aguirre
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
Jones v. United States
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Cleveland v. Policy Mgmt. Systems
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
Dolman v. Agee
Songs don't lose common law copyright protection when placed on film soundtrack.
Intellectual Property Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Tabios
Claim of imperfect self-defense is irrelevant to charge of second degree felony murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Lindsay v. Superior Court (People)
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Hall
Court doesn't have to impose consecutive sentences if it's unclear whether crimes arose on same occasion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Lunsford v. Jumao-As
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Brewer
Review granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Los Carneros Community Associates v. Penfield & Smith Engineers, Inc.
Rehearing granted
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Fields
Defendant's jury waiver invalid where record indicates mistaken belief that jury verdict wouldn't be appealable.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
City of Los Angeles v. Amwest Surety Insurance Company
Surety bond for public improvements may require payment of 'penal sum' in event of contractor's default.
Insurance Mar. 11, 1999
Etter v. Veriflo Corp.
Instruction concerning racially hostile environment claim correctly states that harassment must be more than occasional.
Civil Rights Mar. 11, 1999
Valley Engineers Inc. v. Electric Engineering Co.
Dismissal is appropriate sanction for concealment of critical document and false statements under oath.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Monarrez
Possession of different controlled substances simultaneously supports separate punishment for each.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Tliche v. Quathem
Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Pegues v. Civil Service Commission of the County of Los Angeles (Tanaka)
Court abuses discretion by second-guessing civil service commission's decision to fire county employee.
Government Mar. 11, 1999