Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B125877
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Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Superior Court (HP Lemona II)
In alleged scheme to defraud involving multiple wrongdoers, plaintiff may choose which tortfeasor to sue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
F027273
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People v. Romero
Expert testimony about street violence in Hispanic culture is irrelevant to charge of murder escalating from 'road rage.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B121554
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Honsickle v. Superior Court (Wysocki)
No 'attempt to purchase' exception to statute prohibiting recovery of non-economic damage by uninsured motorists. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B116425
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Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G018552
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Marriage of Schaffer
For spousal support modification, there's no abuse of discretion in considering long history of spouse's actions. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B113311
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Jackson v. City of Los Angeles
Once disciplinary proceedings are initiated, Police Department Board of Rights is sole forum. |
Government |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C028982
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County of Sacramento v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
No penalty for unreasonable delay in payment of benefits where eight days late due to clerical error. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B112261
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Westside Hospital v. Belshe
Agency's 'final decision' is issued when adopted, not when mailed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G018963
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National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA. v. Nationwide Insurance Co.
When general contractor is solely at fault for injury, subcontractor and its liability insurer need not indemnify. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
F025718
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People v. Miller
Exigent circumstances for search exist where police return lost boy to home, find door ajar, and give knock-notice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G019872
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Lawson v. Management Activities Inc.
Airlines have no duty to bystanders who experience emotional distress after witnessing plane crash. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C026767
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Golden Day Schools Inc. v. California Dept. of Education
Organizations having contracts with Department of Education aren't shielded from records inspection by audit requirement. |
Education |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G023889
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People v. Donelson
Petition for commitment as a Sexually Violent Predator isn't invalid when filed during 'hold' on defendant's release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A082506
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In re Richard C., a juvenile
Parent who fails to maintain visits with adjudged dependent children, isn't entitled to 'bonding study' before termination of rights. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A080393
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People v. Moore
Court isn't required to advise defendant of Sexually Violent Predator Act before he pleads no contest to sex crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C028629
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Schatz v. Franchise Tax Board
State income taxes aren't dischargeable until deficiency assessment notice is final. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A077629
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U.S. Golf Assn. v. Arroyo Software
Where there is no prevailing party, trial court doesn't abuse its discretion by not awarding costs. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A080323
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Marriage of Barneson
Transfer of stock by one spouse to another requires express language of transmutation. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117079
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Jermaine B., a Minor
Juvenile defendant is entitled to withdraw no contest plea and invoke his right to a juvenile adjudication. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B118432
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People v. Velasquez
Sentence must be modified where prosecutor incorrectly and negligently advises defendant of sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
F027349
|
Triple A Management Co. v. Frisone
Constructive knowledge is properly imputed to principal, since agent's disclosure is presumed. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A084543
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Transamerica Homefirst Inc. v. Superior Court (San Mateo County Public Guardian)
Change of venue isn't required in action brought by county's public guardian against non-resident defendant. |
Conservatorship |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B118068
|
REO Broadcasting Consultants v. Martin
Appeal from Labor Commissioner's decision filed after 10-day time limit can't be heard regardless of excuse. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B118042
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Westamco Investment Company v. Lee
It's unnecessary to plead civil conspiracy before bringing malicious prosecution action against an attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B119276
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City of Vernon v. Central Basin Municipal Water District
Injunction provision in the Political Reform Act doesn't authorize injunctions against future conduct. |
Government |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G019597
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Estate of Bonaccorsi
Administrator, who reasonably opposes a contest by beneficiaries, isn't liable to pay surcharge for attorney fees. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C029015
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Gonzales v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and Hunt-Wesson, Inc.
Injured worker isn't allowed disability benefits when there is no evidence of actual wage loss. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B118817
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People v. Williams
Harmful error to admit evidence that defendant had entered, and then withdrawn, a guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B125237
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R.J. Land and Associates Construction Co. v. Kiewit-Shea
When prime contractor lists two subcontractors for same work, substituted subcontractor can sue. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S052136
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Hubbart v. People
The Sexually Violent Predators Act doesn't violate due process, equal protection or ex post factor principles. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 |