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Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation and Drainage District v. United States of America
Incidental beneficiaries of act of Congress granting water rights can't sue over later act reallocating rights.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Quemetco, Inc. et al. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Houston General Insurance Co.)
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Newman
Defendant must be advised of rights before stipulating to prior conviction that elevates misdemeanor to felony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Wilson v. The United District Court
Execution stayed after petition for writ of mandamus denied.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
INS v. Magana
Order
Mar. 10, 1999
American Stores Company and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax deduction can be disallowed for employer's contributions to qualified multi-employer defined-benefit pension plan made after close of taxable year.
Taxation Mar. 10, 1999
Koller v. Arizona Department of Transportation
The C.A. 1st concluded that a plaintiff can't validly recant refusal to take a breath test after issuance of a warrant for a blood sample
Administrative Agencies Mar. 10, 1999
In re Joe S.
Juvenile Court can close restitution after giving victims a reasonable opportunity to respond to restitution requests.
Juveniles Mar. 10, 1999
Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Act doesn't restrict type of income used to calculate surviving spouse's death benefits
Workers' Compensation Mar. 10, 1999
Matthiesen v. Banc One Mortgage Corporation
Discrimination claim fails under Fair Credit Reporting Act where creditor doesn't disclose consumer's information when denying loan.
Employment Law Mar. 10, 1999
Martinez v. Binsfield
An arbitration action must proceed under the schedule for civil actions referred to arbitration.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Hill v. City of Phoenix
A notice of appeal which doesn't refer to the judgment appealed from, is nevertheless valid.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Un. Paperworkers Int., et al. v. Buzenius, Roland, et al
Order
Mar. 10, 1999
Teel, Karry, et al. v. Khurana, Rajiv
Order
Mar. 10, 1999
Hanlon, Rodney, et al. v. Berger, Paul, et ux.
Certiorari granted
Mar. 10, 1999
Lilly, Benjamin L. v. Virginia
Certiorari granted
Mar. 10, 1999
Office of the President v. Office of Independent Counsel
Evidentiary privilege doesn't allow secret service personnel to refuse to testify in judicial proceedings.
Civil Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Lopez v. Smith
Trial Court isn't required to give forma pauperis prisoner opportunity to amend complaint.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 1999
Alden v. Maine
Certiorari granted
Mar. 10, 1999
McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Religious exemption from antidiscrimination laws doesn't apply to nonprofit public benefit corporation with religious affiliations.
Employment Law Mar. 10, 1999
Garvin v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Divestiture of corporate doesn't obligate payment of termination allowances pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.
Labor Law Mar. 9, 1999
Archuleta v. 12Th Judicial District Probation Department
Order
Employment Law Mar. 9, 1999
U.S. v. Partlow
Sentencing court must deduct points for specific offense before applying mandatory increase for 'risk of injury.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
U.S. v. Vasquez
Court may impose supervised release after revoking defendant's probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
Aguirre-Alvarez v. Regents of the University of California
Hospital doesn't owe duty to locate and contact relatives of decedent who died in police custody.
Torts Mar. 8, 1999
Cloud v. Northrop Grumman Corp.
Leave to amend granted although claim not scheduled as bankruptcy asset.
Civil Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
People v. Mays
Compliance with knock-notice at outer door to residence, satisfies notice requirement for all inside doors.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 8, 1999
Martell v. Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center
Public Hospital must be sued within 6 months of statutory written notice of rejection of claim.
Government Mar. 8, 1999
People v. Herrera
Repeal of Penal Code section doesn't revest courts with discretion to strike punishment for firearm enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 8, 1999