| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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H021486
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People v. Superior Court (Butler)
Mental institution inmates convicted under sexually violent predator law may have their commitment extended after full psychological evaluation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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E026534
|
Victor Valley Transit Authority v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's jurisdiction does not extend to interpretation of agreement apportioning liability among members of joint venture. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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98-15537
|
Caudle v. Bristow Optical Co.
In wrongful termination action, post-termination voluntary withdrawal from workforce to attend to childcare bars recovery of lost pay during relevant period. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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S088457
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In re Vincent Marquez on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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S089371
|
Bonta v. Baker
Trustee's service of notice rejecting creditor claim, and not filing date, commences 90-day limitations period to file suit to enforce claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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S086967
|
People v. Thomas
Order |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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S071483
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People v. Aguayo
Order |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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E024139
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Walt Rankin & Associates, Inc. v. City of Murrieta
City breached mandatory duty when, prior to approving payment bond, it did not determine that surety was admitted surety insurer. |
Government |
|
Oct. 31, 2000 | |
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99-35823
|
American Assn. of Naturopathic Physicians v. Hayhurst
Party who raises only one defense in motion to vacate default judgment waives all other defenses. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 31, 2000 | |
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98-55108
|
Cunningham v. Gates
Federal court lacks jurisdiction to review order denying summary judgment when district court finds dispute on issue of police use of excessive force exists. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 30, 2000 | |
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99-1489
|
Raquel v. Education Management Corp.
Order |
|
Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
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99-10265
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Curry v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
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99-10055
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Jackson v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
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97-15678
|
Magana-Pizano v. INS
Neither Antiterrorism Effective Death Penalty Act nor Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act repeals habeas corpus relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2241. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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97-15678
|
Magana-Pizano v. INS
Alien subject to deportation after drug conviction isn't eligible for discretionary waiver but may seek habeas relief. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B138083
|
Joseph G., a Minor
Failure to establish paternity or become party to original action bars alleged father from appealing termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B138534
|
Atascadero Factory Outlets Inc. v. Augustini & Wheeler LLP
Firm that performed services under contingency agreement may not disrupt priority of secured creditors who benefited from services. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B132500
|
Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California
Hospital must submit to arbitration with insurance company as required by service agreement even though dispute involves tort claims. |
Contracts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C035065
|
Daijah T., a Minor
Allegation of 'changed circumstances' in parent's petition challenging denial of reunification services is not limited to changed circumstances of children in custody. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B136421
|
Golden Day Schools Inc. v. State Dept. of Education
Decision not to renew government contract implicates right to fair hearing before impartial tribunal. |
Government |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D035249
|
People v. Kothari
Injunction against motel prohibiting prostitution and drug activity does not apply to property's subsequent purchasers. |
Real Property |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B132774
|
Black v. Dept. of Mental Health
Mental health patient's transfer to facility ill-equipped to handle his needs doesn't violate Unruh Civil Rights Act where placement is based on availability. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C034955
|
Jullian B., a Minor
Court errs in finding 'good cause' to reject preferences set forth in Indian Child Welfare Act in placing Native American child in adoptive home. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D033131
|
People v. Scott
Retrial on forcible sex offense not barred by principles of double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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C032080
|
People v. England
If proper measures are taken to ensure fairness of judicial proceedings, trial may be conducted in courtroom on grounds of state prison facility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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H020621
|
Salazar v. Superior Court (In re People)
Criminal defendant may challenge sufficiency of evidence for penalty enhancements during preliminary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B139794
|
Nakamura v. Superior Court (In re Orona)
Uninsured motorist may not recover noneconomic damages but may recover punitive damages stemming from car accident. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D033817
|
Carlsbad Aquafarm, Inc. v. Department of Health Services
Interstate shellfish seller has no right to recover monetary damages for due process violation under California Constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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F030416
|
Jans v. Nelson
Partner who guaranteed business debt is entitled to contribution equal to amount that he paid in excess of his fair share. |
Corporations |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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D034595
|
People v. Wood
Hit and run accident doesn't become 'serious felony' just because victim's injuries are serious. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2000 |