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Englebrecht on habeas corpus
Injunction against associating with gang members is valid, but injunction against use of pager is not.
Constitutional Law Mar. 12, 1999
People v. Albritton
Child abuse resulting in death is general intent crime, and statute establishing crime is constitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 12, 1999
Mark K. v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles
Limitations period for claims against church based on sexual abuse by priest began to run when plaintiffs turned 18.
Torts Mar. 12, 1999
Garcia on habeas corpus
Prison's policy of denying inmates correspondence from other facilities doesn't violate California Code of Regulations.
Prisoners Rights Mar. 12, 1999
Neel v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Settlement doesn't prevent penalties from being assessed for prior acts of unreasonable delay.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 12, 1999
Abbott v. Taz Express
Juries don't need to accept expert testimony regarding damages on a 'take it or leave it' basis.
Torts Mar. 12, 1999
Pfaff v. Wells Electronics, Inc.
Patent for invention is invalid if on sale for more than one year before filing patent application.
Intellectual Property Mar. 12, 1999
Quan v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Complaint alleging sexual attack involves non-accidental conduct that doesn't create potential for coverage.
Insurance Mar. 11, 1999
Saks v. Parilla
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
In re Governor's Letter Requesting the Supreme Court of California to Assume Control Over Attorney Discipline System
Supreme Court imposes regulatory fee upon attorneys for purpose of supporting disciplinary system.
Attorneys Mar. 11, 1999
Tri-State Development Ltd. v. Johnston
Statute authorizing prejudgment attachment of real property without notice or hearing denies due process.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
Murphy Bros., Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing, Inc.
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Kolstad v. AM. Dental Assn.
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
Nasa v. Fed. Labor Rel. Auth.
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
US v. Sun-Diamond Growers of CA
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Clinton v. Goldsmith
Certiorari granted
Mar. 11, 1999
Peters v. Firemen's Insurance Co. of Newark, New Jersey
Boat insurance policy doesn't cover suit for alleged transmission of herpes while on yacht.
Insurance Mar. 11, 1999
Ruiz v. City of Santa Maria
Election of minority candidates doesn't moot challenge to at-large election system under Voting Rights Act.
Civil Rights Mar. 11, 1999
U.S. v. Robertson
Insurance company may be victim of crime of possession of forged securities of an organization.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Monument Auto Detail Inc.
Attorney not entitled to fees for services in a Chapter 11 case prior to conversion to Chapter 7.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Bakersfield Westar Inc.
Prepetition revocation of corporation's "subchapter s" status may be avoidable fraudulent transfer.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Estate of Cibulk
Court errs by ordering trustee bond where instrument doesn't require one and beneficiaries have waived one.
Probate and Trusts Mar. 11, 1999
Johnson v. United Services Automobile Assn.
Cause of action may exist for negligent spoliation of evidence by third party with duty to preserve.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
Evangelho v. Presoto
Beneficiaries of revocable living trust are entitled to full accounting.
Probate and Trusts Mar. 11, 1999
County of Fresno v. Ruiz
Default judgment ordering child support could be set aside when extrinsic fraud shown to obtain judgment.
Family Law Mar. 11, 1999
Tri-State Development Ltd. v. Johnston
Statute authorizing prejudgment attachment of real property without notice or hearing denies due process.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
Marriage of Garcia
Pre-1993 enforcement scheme applies in action to enforce child and spousal support order entered in 1966.
Family Law Mar. 11, 1999
Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (Diaz)
Statutory forfeiture for failure to record reconveyance of deed of trust has one-year statute of limitations.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999