| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S058619
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Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights v. State of California
Legislature can amend tobacco tax initiative since amendment is consistent with purposes of act. |
Government |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
96-7621
|
Calamia v. Singletary
Order |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-653
|
Baker v. GMC
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | ||
|
95-813
|
Bennett v. Spear
Irrigation districts and ranches can challenge biological opinion addressing irrigation project's jeopardy of endangered fish. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
S056787
|
People v. Ochoa
Sentence enhancements are consecutive to indeterminate life term under three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
S057498
|
Hecht v. Superior Court (Kane)
As will states, woman gets all of decedent's frozen sperm, which isn't subject to later settlement. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
S053029
|
People v. Superior Court (Alvarez)
Three strikes law doesn't defeat trial court's sentencing discretion to reduce wobbler felony to misdemeanor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
S057804
|
People v. Malave
Order |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-17114
|
Fuchslocher v. INS
Order |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | ||
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S055740
|
In re Richard A. Hearn
Order |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | ||
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S058779
|
Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act does not expressly preclude award of costs to prevailing defendants. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
B107598
|
Hubbard v. Superior Court (People)
Defense isn't required to disclose statements obtained from prosecution witnesses to be used on cross-examination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 1999 | |
|
96-643
|
Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Environment
Environmental organization doesn't have standing to sue manufacturer for past violations of hazardous chemical laws. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
95-1943
|
Bankruptcy of Wilborn
Court has authority to allow creditors to file dischargeability complaint up to 165 days after notice. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
95-1535 and 95-1616
|
Bankruptcy of Medina
Court abuses discretion by refusing to allow IRS to set off its claim against debtors. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
96-1091
|
Bankruptcy of McDonell
Recording certified copy of federal money lien creates valid judgment lien on California realty. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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96-1591
|
Bankruptcy of Turner
Municipal court judgment entered after petition was filed isn't final for purposes of collateral estoppel. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-35863
|
Capital Development Co. v. Port of Astoria
Oregon's statute of frauds applies to employees of municipal corporation. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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93-36025
|
Oregon Natural Resources Council v. Lowe
Forest plan need not consider old-growth trees if no on-the-ground designation at preimplementation stage. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
96-15888
|
U.S. v. Godinez
Defendant appearing before sentencing jury in shackles that are not visible is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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96-10078
|
U.S. v. Kikuyama
Defendant's need for psychiatric treatment is insufficient to support court imposing discretionary consecutive sentences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
94-30200 and 94-30201
|
U.S. v. Hugs
Standing to attack protection law, requires Native Americans to apply to take eagles for religious purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
95-70458
|
Jenkins v. INS
Hiring day workers for construction on residential property requires complying with employers' immigration reporting duties. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
E015549
|
Miscione v. Barton Development Co.
Obligations under commercial lease are not terminated by foreclosure due to attornment clause binding tenant. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
A070653
|
Stokes v. Board of Permit Appeals
No vested right to complete construction under building permits obtained by making false representations. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
B099424
|
Tibor v. Superior Court (McNamara)
In legal malpractice action, criminal defendant must prove both his innocence and his attorney's negligence. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
A073037
|
Mayer v. Multistate Legal Studies Inc.
Wrongfully terminated plaintiff can recover contract damages for period when he received disability benefits. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
A073180
|
Stacy T., a Minor
Mother must be advised that failure to appear could change settlement conference into dispositional hearing. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
B098009
|
People v. Woodell
Appellate opinion is admissible to corroborate or explain other admissible evidence of a prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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B099070
|
Alexander v. Nextel Communications Inc.
Failure to have jury decide issue of whether employment was terminable at-will is prejudicial error. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 27, 1999 |