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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
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