| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S078552
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Viad Corporation v. Superior Court (Kirkland)
Review granted |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | ||
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D031243
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People v. Hedge
Pending court review of defendant's first commitment to mental health facility, based upon sexually violent predator status, doesn't bar separate, subsequent commitment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G021452
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People v. Manriquez
Nongang member who fires upon gang members in drive-by shooting can be convicted of aiding and abetting in first-degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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B117955
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Premium Commercial Services Corp. v. National Bank of California
Failure to include key provision in a settlement offer is not a mistake warranting relief from judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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S074782
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Flores on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | ||
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B114341
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Pruitt v. General Motors Corp.
Jury instruction on consumer expectations test isn't required where injury results from occurrence that isn't within a consumer's 'everyday experience.' |
Torts |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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S059692
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Sanders v. American Broadcasting Companies Inc.
Employees may enjoy a limited expectation of privacy in workplaces that are not open to the public. |
Torts |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G019790
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Kroll & Kroll v. Paris & Paris
Indemnity may not be sought in a malpractice action from counsel who concurrently, but independently, also represents the client. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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B123700
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People v. Stanley
Search warrant isn't required for police to ask electric company to install surveillance meter on utility pole on suspect's property. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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A080411
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Smith v. Maldonado
Disseminating truthful and accurate newspaper article with 'highlighted' passages doesn't constitute defamation. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G024940
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Miguel V. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Substantial compliance by incarcerated parent with juvenile court's reunification plan prevents it from terminating reunification services. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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E022279
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Palm Springs Tennis Club v. Rangel
To maintain a libel cause of action, reasonable reader must impute to a statement a meaning which tended to harm reputation of plaintiff. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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B124899
|
Bowen v. WCAB
Professional athlete living in California, who contracts with out-of-state team in California, is entitled to state workers' compensation benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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b119670
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Daks v. Franchise Tax Board
Pension income earned in another state, but distributed after taxpayer becomes a California resident, is taxable. |
Taxation |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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E022525
|
People v. Thornton
Trial court abuses its discretion in striking prior convictions when it fails to consider particulars of defendant's background, character, and prospects. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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H017530
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Zachary H., a Minor
A 'showing of unfitness' is required only when it relates to the termination of parental rights, not when it involves custody of a minor. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G022651
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Ariel H., a Minor
Unwed biological father is the presumed father of his natural child only if he promptly assumes parental responsibilities. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G023065
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Hobbs v. Weiss
In an oral 'hearing' regarding critical pretrial matters, a court may determine the merits based on written and oral presentations. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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E022259
|
People v. Centers
In a kidnapping charge, 'substantial likelihood of death' includes transporting victim to several locations at gunpoint. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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A079259
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People v. Guzman
Uncharged crimes jury instruction, as given, unconstitutionally lowers prosecution's burden of proof. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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B116969
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People v. Martinez
Court isn't required to impose state and county penalty assessments pursuant to a direct victim restitution order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G024096
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Dowden v. Superior Court
Work-product privilege may be asserted by litigants representing themselves. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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F030476
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Britz Inc. v. Dow Chemical Co.
Joint tortfeasor who obtains good faith settlement determination can't pursue subsequent indemnity action against tortfeasors who later received good faith settlement determination. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G020502
|
Gammoh v. City of Anaheim
City's interest in protecting its 'image' isn't legitimate against citizen's interest in exercising free speech right to run adult cabaret business. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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A084339
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Fisette v. Reed
When collecting sample for urinalysis, interim voiding of bladder between first voiding and sample production is irrelevant. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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S040799
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In re Michael Allen Hamilton
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Aug. 4, 1999 | ||
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B119186
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La Fe Inc. v. Los Angeles County
Under the California Coastal Commission Act, a lot-line adjustment may be construed to mean 'development' within the meaning of the Act. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G024200
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Orlina v. Superior Court (People)
State may retry defendant on uncharged lesser-related offense after acquittal on charged offense and hung jury on lesser offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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G019891
|
Wilson v. Phillips
Expert testimony regarding repressed memory is admissible as expert medical opinion and not subject to admissibility rules for scientific evidence. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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B121384
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Blum v. Republic Bank
Scheduling status conference with court clerk does not violate local rule limiting ex parte communication and is not sanctionable. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 4, 1999 |