| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-55148
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Foundation for Horses and Other Animals v. Babbitt
Park Service may remove privately owned horses from Channel Islands without following NEPA procedures. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
B109234
|
Isaac v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance authorizing liens for delinquent utility bills is unconstitutional and ignores statutory lien priorities. |
Government |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
C026890
|
People v. Tran
Fine conditioned upon future bad conduct violates prohibition against ex post facto laws. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
A077239
|
People v. Hatfield
Defendant's right of confrontation isn't violated by Sexually Violent Predator Act's statutory scheme. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
96-99017 and 96-99018
|
Ainsworth v. Calderon
Defense counsel's failure to present adequate defense to prosecution's theory of murder isn't ineffective assistance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
B110185
|
Lloyd Design Corp. v. Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc.
Making floor mats standard in luxury cars doesn't create an illegal tying arrangement. |
Antitrust |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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96-70874
|
Matulic v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Benefits are based on worker's pay at time of injury though he didn't work full-time throughout measuring year. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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97-15633
|
O.P.C. Farms Inc. v. Conopco Inc.
Order appointing arbitrator after parties were unable to select one isn't appealable. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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E019663
|
People v. Heath
Completion of the final product of methamphetamine isn't required to establish liability for manufacturing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
B114133 and B115670
|
Southern Pacific Transportation Co. v. Mendez Trucking Inc.
Request for trial de novo vacates judicial arbitration award with respect to all cross-actions. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
E020775
|
People v. Monarrez
Possession of different controlled substances simultaneously supports separate punishment for each. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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S071754
|
Woodard on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | ||
|
S075920
|
People v. Hatfield
Defendant's right of confrontation isn't violated by Sexually Violent Predator Act's statutory scheme. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
S050843
|
Arias on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | ||
|
S069817
|
People v. Gentry
Order |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | ||
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98-1054
|
Spray Systems of Arizona Inc. v. Lin-De LTD.
Order |
Torts |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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98-7079
|
Lail v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
98-9501
|
U.S. West Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
98-4067
|
Wright v. McCotter
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
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98-5165
|
U.S. v. Morris
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 1999 | |
|
S055684
|
Broadman v. Commission on Judicial Performance
Willful misconduct in office and prejudicial conduct warrant public censure of superior court judge. |
Judges |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
|
F028223
|
People v. Lopez
Probation condition banning gang affiliations and indicia must be modified but is generally valid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
|
S056157
|
People v. Pearsall
Order |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | ||
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96-10347
|
U.S. v. Medjuck
Government may use videotaped deposition after trying to secure defendant's presence and allowing him to participate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
|
96-17350
|
Ferguson v. City of Phoenix
Discriminatory intent is required for compensatory damages under Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
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96-55872
|
Konica Business Machines Inc. v. The Vessel 'Sea-Land Consumer'
Stowage of goods on deck of container ship without locking pins isn't unreasonable deviation from shipping contract. |
Maritime Law |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
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S065531
|
People v. Griffin
Order |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | ||
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S053008
|
People v. Nelson
Order |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | ||
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S062194
|
People v. Henry
Order |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | ||
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S067006
|
People v. McClain
Order |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 |
