Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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26861-2
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Lewis County v. Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to review final order of hearing board when appellant failed to timely pay filing fee. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 15, 2002 | |
B151296
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Cundiff v. Bell Atlantic Corp.
Public Utilities Commission doesn't have exclusive jurisdiction over suit concerning telephone company's rental charges for telephone equipment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2002 | |
00CA2007
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W.O. Brisben Companies Inc. v. Krystkowiak
Complaint is properly dismissed where it failed to state claim upon which relief could be granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 9, 2002 | |
00-1486
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King v. United States
Government's cross claim was essentially contract claim for liability and subject to federal six-year statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 9, 2002 | |
02SA53
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In re Alliance Construction Solutions, Inc.
Upon satisfaction of four-part test, attorney-client privilege protects documents and communications between governmental entity and its independent contractor. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
01-35276
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Mendoza v. Zirkle Fruit Co.
Legally documented agricultural workers have standing to sue their employers, whom they allege depressed their salaries by hiring undocumented workers at below market wages. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 2002 | |
00-15143
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Wininger v. SI Management LP
Court had authority to award attorney fees for work done outside confines of litigation before court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 2002 | |
B130701
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Equilon Enterprises LLC v. Consumer Cause Inc.
Oil companies may not sue consumer group to prevent enforcement of clean water law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 29, 2002 | |
A092242
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City of Cotati v. Cashman
City that filed lawsuit to vindicate rent-control ordinance did not hinder property owners' free speech rights. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 28, 2002 | |
B114327
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Mayer v. C.W. Driver
Because present action is not 'successor and replacement' of previous action, assignees lack standing under previous assignment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
B149179
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Laraway v. Pasadena Unified School District
Parties who failed to file timely appeal of final order cannot later appeal judgment with same decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
A095703
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Keitel v. Heubel
Bankruptcy filing does not preclude court from imposing sanctions on debtors for frivolous appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
00-16782
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Canatella v. State of California
Federal district court may exercise jurisdiction over attorney's lawsuit challenging State Bar statutes and rule of professional conduct. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
G027561
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Sanders v. Kinko's Inc.
State court is authorized to resolve class certification issues before enforcing agreement under Federal Arbitration Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
B145530
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Hecker v. Nathanson
Bankruptcy court order issued before confirmation and dismissal of bankruptcy action was properly relied upon for res judicata purpose. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 | |
B158554
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Church of Christ in Hollywood v. Superior Court (Cage-Barile)
Restraining order issued to enjoin former church member from disrupting services would not violate free speech right. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
01CA1742
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Bainbridge Inc. v. Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Trial court may not award costs related to judgment that was vacated on appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
01CA1804
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Eichhorn v. Kelley
Attorney fees may not be recovered in a proceeding for punitive contempt. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
G026036
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Delaney v. Dahl
Amendment to arbitration award prior to judicial confirmation was timely and proper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
B151190
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Bridgestone Corp. v. Superior Court (T & T Truck & Crane Service Inc.)
Jurisdiction is proper in products liability action against foreign tire manufacturer who sold tires to Bridgestone Corporation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
G026035
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Heidary v. Yadollahi
Default judgment is improperly based on failure to appear when defendants were not given notice. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 | |
D037661
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Gentry v. eBay Inc.
Purchasers of forged collectibles cannot bring action against eBay because eBay isn't seller but rather venue for sale. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
C037622
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Antonio Garcia, a Minor v. Rehrig International Inc.
Because trial court erroneously denied defendant's earlier motion for nonsuit, any irregularity in closing argument was harmless. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
B155113
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State Farm General Insurance Co. v. Majorino
Insurance company's declaratory relief lawsuit to resolve coverage issues is not SLAPP suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
27767-1
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Lay v. Hass
Motion for nominal damages and attorney fees accompanied by memorandum provided sufficient notice to adverse party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 19, 2002 | |
71214-0
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In re Albrecht
Released prisoner cannot be committed as sexually violent predator unless recent overt act has been committed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 16, 2002 | |
20022-1
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In re Surface Water of Yakima Drainage Basin
Plaintiff is barred from seeking water rights because claim did not appear in 1921 water decree. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2002 | |
00-2451
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U.S. v. City of Las Cruces
Court did not abuse its discretion when refusing to exercise jurisdiction over federal action involving water rights. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
01-35126
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Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
'Good cause analysis' is required to determine validity of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 | |
00-6135
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Hollander v. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Deficiencies in case reports relied upon by expert witnesses fail to satisfy "Daubert" analysis. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2002 |