| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F023910
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County of Fresno v. Shelton
County may condemn easement if acquisition of neighboring property for public use is underway. |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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D024756
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Dale v. Dale
Spouse may bring suit for concealment of community property in superior court after dissolution proceedings ended. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
C026773
|
Puryear v. Golden Bear Insurance Co.
In malicious prosecution suit, probable cause to initiate underlying suit must be shown for defendant to prevail. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
G022588
|
Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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A081771
|
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Superior Court (Smee)
Attorney-client privilege may apply to documents created during internal sexual harassment investigation. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
G016463
|
Maglica v. Maglica
Measure of quantum meruit is value of services rendered, not amount of benefit conferred. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
A079501 and A079502
|
24 Hour Fitness Inc. v. Superior Court (Munshaw)
Defendants covered by mandatory arbitration clause win summary judgment although other defendants must proceed. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
98-85
|
Hunt, Gov. of NC v. Cromartie, Martin
Order |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | ||
|
97-9217
|
Peguero v. United States
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | ||
|
98-18
|
Brooker v. Durocher Dock & Dredge
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | ||
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97-17070
|
Moreland v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.
Intent to commit harm is element of substantive due process claim by relatives of person killed by officers. |
Government |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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96-56445
|
Bankruptcy of 1441 Veteran Street Co.,
Lien can't be stripped down based on unconfirmed reorganization plan's collateral valuation. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
S072155
|
Davis v. Shiley, Inc.
Californias governmental interests warrant application of its statute of limitations to fraud action. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
97-15016
|
Exeter Memorial Hospital v. Belshe
Amendments to Medicare plans implemented prior to enactment of 1997 Medicare amendment require federal approval. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
97-15016
|
Exeter Memorial Hospital Assoc. v. Belshe
Amendment to Medicare plans implemented prior to enactment of 1997 Medicare amendment require federal approval. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
96-10416 and 96-10418
|
U.S. v. Harris
Statutory minimum sentences of 95 years and 50 years for armed robbery don't violate Eighth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
97-35944
|
Native Village of Eyak v. Trawler Diane Marie Inc.
Federal paramountcy doctrine bars native villages' aboriginal title claims to outer continental shelf. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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95-56639
|
G&G Fire Sprinklers v. Bradshaw
Public works subcontractor is entitled to hearing regarding penalty for failure to comply with wage requirements. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
96-56426 and 96-56433
|
Micro Star v. FormGen Inc.
Description of audiovisual display forming part of computer game is protected against infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
97-30233
|
U.S. v. Connelly
Upward departure justified where consolidation of prior charges causes understatement of criminal history. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
A074965 and A075279
|
Adams v. City of Fremont
Police don't breach duty by failing to stop suicidal man with gun from killing himself. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
98-0118
|
Southwestern Paint & Varnish Co. v. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Failure of party to seek rehearing before agency doesn't preclude judicial review. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
98-0212
|
Tobel v. Travelers Insurance Company
Employee's use of employer's truck for intended purpose is entitled to coverage under employer's policy. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
98-0294
|
Boomer v. Frank
Licensed driver has duty to supervise driver operating the vehicle with a learner's permit. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
98-0117
|
Phoenix Children's Hospital v. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration
Declaratory judgment action to challenge agency policy can't proceed under A.R.S. Section 41-1034. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
97-0624
|
State v. Johnson
If defendant commits an offense while on release from a prior conviction, he must serve the entire sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
98-0122
|
Badia v. City of Casa Grande
Custodial exception under civil rights claim fails where victim is released from custody before being murdered. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-56742
|
Los Angeles Alliance for Survival v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
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96-16034
|
Sementilli v. Trinidad Corp.
Doctor's testimony regarding cause of injury may be based on experience and review of medical records only. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
96-36190
|
Alaska Center for the Environment v. West
Corps of Engineers may issue general permit covering range of related activities impacting wetlands. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 |
