Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B116694
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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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
96-56503
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Lunsford v. Jumao-As
Order |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
S072748
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People v. Brewer
Review granted |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
S072851
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Los Carneros Community Associates v. Penfield & Smith Engineers, Inc.
Rehearing granted |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
S072752
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People v. Fields
Defendant's jury waiver invalid where record indicates mistaken belief that jury verdict wouldn't be appealable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S072547
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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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A077997
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Etter v. Veriflo Corp.
Instruction concerning racially hostile environment claim correctly states that harassment must be more than occasional. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-16383
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Valley Engineers Inc. v. Electric Engineering Co.
Dismissal is appropriate sanction for concealment of critical document and false statements under oath. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
E020775
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People v. Monarrez
Possession of different controlled substances simultaneously supports separate punishment for each. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B112529
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Tliche v. Quathem
Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B114582
|
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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-16432
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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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S070495
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Quemetco, Inc. et al. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Houston General Insurance Co.)
Order |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
S072560
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People v. Newman
Defendant must be advised of rights before stipulating to prior conviction that elevates misdemeanor to felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A082078
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Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
98-71334
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Wilson v. The United District Court
Execution stayed after petition for writ of mandamus denied. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
98-836 and 98-1011
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INS v. Magana
Order |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | ||
97-9025
|
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 |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
98-0310
|
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 |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
98-0140
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In re Joe S.
Juvenile Court can close restitution after giving victims a reasonable opportunity to respond to restitution requests. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
S059214
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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 |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
98-6069
|
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 |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
98-0302
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Martinez v. Binsfield
An arbitration action must proceed under the schedule for civil actions referred to arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 1999 | |
97-0409
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Hill v. City of Phoenix
A notice of appeal which doesn't refer to the judgment appealed from, is nevertheless valid. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
97-945
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Un. Paperworkers Int., et al. v. Buzenius, Roland, et al
Order |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | ||
97-1507
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Teel, Karry, et al. v. Khurana, Rajiv
Order |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | ||
97-1927 and 98-83
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Hanlon, Rodney, et al. v. Berger, Paul, et ux.
Certiorari granted |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | ||
98-5881
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Lilly, Benjamin L. v. Virginia
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 10, 1999 | ||
98-316
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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 |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
97-16987
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Lopez v. Smith
Trial Court isn't required to give forma pauperis prisoner opportunity to amend complaint. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 1999 |