| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D030992
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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 |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
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D026988
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People v. Albritton
Child abuse resulting in death is general intent crime, and statute establishing crime is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
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B114274
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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 | |
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D030508
|
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 | |
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B121370
|
Neel v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Settlement doesn't prevent penalties from being assessed for prior acts of unreasonable delay. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
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G018400
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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 | |
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97-1130
|
Pfaff v. Wells Electronics, Inc.
Patent for invention is invalid if on sale for more than one year before filing patent application. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
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B110711
|
Quan v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Complaint alleging sexual attack involves non-accidental conduct that doesn't create potential for coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G018204
|
Saks v. Parilla
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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S073756
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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 | |
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97-35420
|
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 | |
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97-1909
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Murphy Bros., Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing, Inc.
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
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98-208
|
Kolstad v. AM. Dental Assn.
Order |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
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98-369
|
Nasa v. Fed. Labor Rel. Auth.
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
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98-131
|
US v. Sun-Diamond Growers of CA
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
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98-347
|
Clinton v. Goldsmith
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
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B119313
|
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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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96-56564
|
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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-50206
|
U.S. v. Robertson
Insurance company may be victim of crime of possession of forged securities of an organization. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B121152
|
Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period. |
Government |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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98-1268
|
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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-1307
|
Bankruptcy of Bakersfield Westar Inc.
Prepetition revocation of corporation's "subchapter s" status may be avoidable fraudulent transfer. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G023327
|
Estate of Cibulk
Court errs by ordering trustee bond where instrument doesn't require one and beneficiaries have waived one. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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C024317
|
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 | |
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A076882 and A077532
|
Evangelho v. Presoto
Beneficiaries of revocable living trust are entitled to full accounting. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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F027591
|
County of Fresno v. Ruiz
Default judgment ordering child support could be set aside when extrinsic fraud shown to obtain judgment. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-35420
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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 | |
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A082174
|
Marriage of Garcia
Pre-1993 enforcement scheme applies in action to enforce child and spousal support order entered in 1966. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B121152
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Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period. |
Government |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G021015
|
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 |
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Mar. 11, 1999 |
