Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A080576
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People v. Rigo
Prior medical approval is required before using marijuana, in order to apply the compassionate use defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B120414
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Spaziano v. Lucky Stores Inc.
Pregnancy leave policy isn't discriminatory if all non-work related injuries are treated equally. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D030793
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Conservatorship of Guerrero
Grave disability for reestablishing conservatorship includes conservatee who won't take medication for mental disorder. |
Conservatorship |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G020955
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People v. Yovanov
Evidence of uncharged sexual misconduct can be admitted to corroborate victim's claims of abuse. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D026021
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Roes v. Wong
Junior lienholders who pay off senior lienholders to avoid foreclosure are not protected by usury statutes. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C029160
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Biggers v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Courtroom bailiffs are deemed 'active law enforcement' and qualify for paid leave of absence for work disability. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A081145
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People v. McGavock
No corroboration required for accomplice testimony in probation revocation proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G022777
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In re James Warner Eichorn
Necessity is a valid defense to charge of violating a city ordinance banning sleeping in public areas. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A078553
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People v. Rodriguez
Jury instruction equating 'proximately causing' and 'personally inflicting' injury is error when determining a 'strike.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117060
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Berry v. Society of Saint Pius X
Articles giving incumbent leader power to appoint successor are invalid when not authorized by corporation. |
Corporations |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B123081
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People v. Lynch
Legislative amendment extending statute of limitations doesn't change prior appellate ruling not allowing extension. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B112263
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International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union v. Los Angeles Export Terminal Inc.
Board of directors meeting of private corporation is open to the public when city is a shareholder. |
Government |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117230
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People v. Myers
No abuse of discretion to deny motion to strike prior conviction if impartial and based on facts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A080638
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Acceptance Insurance Company v. Syufy Enterprises
Personal injury action by contractor's employee is covered by 'additional insured' endorsement of building owner's policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D030531
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Silver v. McNamee
Notice of intent to sue by service by mail is sufficient to invoke statutory provision tolling the suit's statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D031744
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Eckert v. The Superior Court of San Diego County (Tebo)
Once motions in limine are filed, trial has commenced and judge isn't required to stay trial pending disqualification motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A081239, A081246, and A081253
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General Motors Corp. v. City and County of San Francisco
Business tax that treats in-city and out-of-city manufacturers differently violates commerce protections. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S066764
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People v. Anzalone
Commitment as a mentally disordered offender is improper when crime was committed without force or violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D024838
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Breneric Associates v. City of Del Mar
Regulating land use to promote structural harmony is proper where supported by substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S066175
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People v. Mendez
Defendants challenging legality of proceedings following guilty plea, must comply with all statutory requirements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S029453
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People v. Roybal
Continuance to wait for expert, who defendant believed would testify DNA test was invalid, is properly denied. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C027852
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Kings Rehabilitation Center Inc. v. Premo
Incorporation by reference of ratesetting manual into published regulations is lawful. |
Government |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A082058
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Nguyen v. Proton Technology Corporation
Extraneous pre-litigation statements aren't protected by 'judicial proceedings' privilege. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B104031
|
Winograd v. American Broadcasting Co.
Trial court's interpretation of an agreement stands even when multiple inferences can be drawn. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
96-70988
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Amos v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Injured employee faced with differing, medically reasonable treatment options may choose among them. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B116693
|
People v. Pelayo
Defendant punishable for rape by blocking escape and issuing threats, even though co-defendant committed penetration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117298
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People v. Oskins
To avoid criminalizing innocent conduct, violation of illegal weapon possession statute requires culpable mens rea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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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 | |
95-55882
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United States v. Puzo
Civil forfeiture of monies seized, after defendant pleaded to making false statements, isn't double jeopardy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-55351
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Grant v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.
Psychologist's contention that undefined mental condition prevented pursuit of claim doesn't justify equitable tolling. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 26, 1999 |