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Roth v. Malson
Qualified response to counteroffer in real estate transaction doesn't constitute formation of a contract.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Acapulco Restaurants Inc. v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Charge of sale of alcohol to minor demands strict compliance with requirement that decoy identify seller.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 11, 1999
Hondo Company v. Superior Court (Estate of Bobbie Jean King)
Uninsured motorist's estate can't recover non-economic damages after fatal car accident.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
Kulas v. Valdez
Doctor who ordered forcible medication of defendant pursuant to order for 'evaluation' has qualified immunity.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan.
Environmental Law Mar. 11, 1999
Ghana v. Pearce
Alleged violation of Interstate Corrections Compact doesn't support inmate's federal civil rights claim.
Prisoners Rights Mar. 11, 1999
McGuire v. City of Portland
Firefighters are exempt employees absent actual, significant likelihood of penalties inconsistent with salaried status.
Labor Law Mar. 11, 1999
United States v. McNally
Defendant's false statements causing two day delay in locating kidnapped child warrants sentence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Fair Employment and Housing Act exemption doesn't require religious entities to be nonprofit religious. corporations.
Employment Law Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Lunsford
When loss can't be ascertained at sentencing, agency administering victim restitution can determine it later.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Paine v. City of Lompoc
Voir dire concerning credibility of police testimony may be limited if proper instructions are given.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
San Pedro Hotel Co. v. City of Los Angeles
Property owner may sue city under Fair Housing Act for interfering with sale to developer of housing for disabled.
Civil Rights Mar. 11, 1999
Mercury Insurance Group v. Superior Court (Wooster)
Trial court has authority to join insurer as defendant with regard to uninsured motorist coverage issues.
Insurance Mar. 11, 1999
Rosenberg v. Superior Court (Cantu)
Municipal court may not transfer actively litigated cases in its docket to small claims court.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Denison
Attorney's failure to argue that possession of Valium wasn't a crime was ineffective assistance.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Cole
Stipulated judgment declaring debt to be nondischargeable in case of bankruptcy is not binding in bankruptcy case.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Lapin
Sovereign Immunity rights prohibit award of sanctions against state tax board for violating discharge injunction.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Tolbert v. Gomez
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Roybal
Continuance to wait for expert, who defendant believed would testify DNA test was invalid, is properly denied.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Martinez
Swiss army knife is a deadly weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Khawar v. Globe International Inc.
California doesn't recognize neutral reportage privilege for republication of libel concerning private figure.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
Travelers Indemnity Co. of Illinois v. City of Redlands Redevelopment Agency
Evidence of unlawful entries by transients is sufficient to require res ipsa loquitur instruction.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Marquez v. Screen Actors Guild Inc.
Union doesn't breach duty of fair representation by negotiating union security clause.
Labor Law Mar. 11, 1999
James v. U.S. Parole Commission
Defendant who insists on innocence and isn't credible hasn't accepted responsibility for crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Gallo Cattle Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
In challenge to constitutionality of dairy promotion assessments, denial of interim relief request isn't reviewable.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 11, 1999
Taylor v. United States of America
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
Kendall v. Standard Insurance Co.
Employer benefit plan for both state and private entities doesn't fall within ERISA governmental exception.
Employment Law Mar. 11, 1999
Rojas v. Cutsforth
Limitations period isn't missed for failure to sign court assignment sheet.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999