| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-15574
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Jiminez v. Rice
Prisoner's habeas corpus petition is time-barred by Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-55366
|
Sandy v. AHS Reliance Life Insurance Co.
'Full and fair review' language in disability plan does not unambiguously grant insurer power to determine employee eligibility . |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-70206
|
Garcia v. INS
Personal service of notice of hearing on alien's counsel constitutes adequate notice of deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-10351
|
Harris v. Talao
No ethical violation when corporate employee/witness discloses to prosecutors corporate officers' attempts to give and coerce false testimony because witness entitled to separate counsel. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-30305
|
U.S. v. Kafka
Domestic violence restraining order statute that fails to notify persons subject to it that they are prohibited from possessing firearms doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-50356
|
U.S. v. Galin
Criminal defense attorney's knowing and intentional violation of district court rules is sanctioned as criminal contempt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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00-0286
|
Kyle v. Daniels
Judiciary may not change plain language of statute to assess same regulation against primary election that statute proscribes for general election. |
Government |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-250
|
Country Mutual Insurance Co. v. Fonk
Exhaustion clause doesn't bar insured's recovering underinsured motorist benefits where damages exceed limits of tortfeasor's policy and insured settles for less than liability limits. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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00-0189
|
State v. Superior Court (Clements)
Eight-person jury does not have to reach unanimous verdict to commit accused as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-0048
|
CDT Inc. v. Addison
Malpractice claim accrues at time CSBE renders determination of delinquent taxes, not when field investigator states he will recommend such determination. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
B136443
|
People v. Harris
Jury may infer that large quantity of drugs found on accused is possessed for purpose of sale. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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B137829
|
McDermott, Will & Emery v. Superior Court (James)
Shareholder's derivative action against corporation's outside counsel cannot proceed because issue of attorney-client privilege precludes mounting of meaningful defense. |
Corporations |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
D031255
|
Penn v. Prestige Stations Inc.
Supreme Court ruling that no tort cause of action exists for spoilation of evidence by litigation adversary applies retroactively. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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C030585
|
In re a Blue Chevy Astro
Vehicles used merely to transport fighting birds and equipment and not directly used in the fighting cannot be seized under forfeiture laws. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
A090162
|
Planned Parenthood Golden Gate v. Superior Court (Foti)
Court abuses its discretion by issuing discovery order requiring disclosure of names, addresses and phone numbers of Planned Parenthood staff and volunteers. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
G022048
|
Belmonte v. Employers Insurance Co.
Insurer does not owe duty to defend when no conceivable theory can bring claim within policy coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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D035689
|
People v. Superior Court (Pfingst)
Deputy DA has no legitimate expectation of privacy with respect to his actions as public servant and therefore cannot assert privileges for any materials generated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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B123240
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Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Pole
Equitable maxim to 'do equity' is not complete defense in accounting action and doesn't preclude recovery of damages in tort and contract. |
Corporations |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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B123240
|
Dickson, Carlson & Campillo v. Pole
Equitable maxim to 'do equity' is not complete defense in accounting action and doesn't preclude recovery of damages in tort and contract. |
Corporations |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
A086336
|
Joseph F., a Minor
Officer assigned to school was reasonably justified in detaining juvenile to determine purpose of his presence on campus. |
Juveniles |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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A086336
|
Joseph F., a Minor
Officer assigned to school was reasonably justified in detaining juvenile to determine purpose of his presence on campus. |
Juveniles |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-0354
|
Johnson v. The Continental Insurance Co.
Statute doesn't require insurer to offer underinsured motorist coverage in amount equal to policy limits of umbrella coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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99-0354
|
Johnson v. The Continental Insurance Co.
Statute doesn't require insurer to offer underinsured motorist coverage in amount equal to policy limits of umbrella coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
|
G021350
|
Gab Business Services Inc. v. Lindsey & Newsom Claim Services Inc.
Corporation officer who orchestrates mass exodus of corporations' employees to competitor breaches fiduciary duty. |
Corporations |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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F034698
|
Desiree F., a Minor
Indian tribe must be notified of pending proceedings to terminate parental rights when child may be tribe member. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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C030812
|
People v. Grayson
Convicted criminal may only be subject to one punishment although his criminal act may be punishable under several provisions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2000 | |
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D033347
|
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Hammond
Insurance company may sue under theory of subrogation where policy of insured/lessor is not intended for mutual benefit of lessee. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 27, 2000 | |
|
F035818
|
People v. Superior Court (Berryman)
Filing of writ of habeas corpus alleging ineffective assistance of counsel is sufficient cause for people to make confidential funding request. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 27, 2000 | |
|
S013188
|
People v. Ayala
California Supreme Court upholds death penalty where defendant is convicted of attempted robberies and murders of three people. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 27, 2000 | |
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99-55004
|
Cable & Computer Technology Inc. v. Lockheed Sanders Inc.
Summary judgment is not proper when genuine issue of material fact exists as to whether there is enforceable oral agreement between parties. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 25, 2000 |