| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S049490
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People v. Eubanks
Victim's financial assistance to prosecutor's office may disqualify district attorney from case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S051441
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Randi W., a minor
Former employer can be liable for recommendation's affirmative misrepresentations presenting foreseeable risk to prospective employer. |
Torts |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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E015369
|
Marriage of Purnel
California courts can order Native American to pay child support and attorney fees in dissolution action. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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A071468 and A072956
|
CRSS Commercial Group Inc. v. Toothman
Contractor isn't entitled to benefit of bargain damages for fraud and if no hiring obligation exists. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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E016226
|
People v. Laster
'Natural and probable consequences' instruction is appropriate if charged crime is foreseeable result of target offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
B097029
|
Hepner v. Franchise Tax Board of the State of California
Tax debtor cannot claim exemptions on property subject to an order to withhold. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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A074767
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Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies v. Quackenbush
Insurance commissioner doesn't have right to review administrative judge's interim evidentiary rulings while hearing is pending. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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96-10068
|
Extradition of Kirby
Jurisdiction exists to consider government's appeal from bail grant for special circumstances in extradition case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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H014775
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People v. Monreal
Probation report including defendant's admissions qualifies as part of conviction record and admissible hearsay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S051417
|
ABC International Traders Inc. v. Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Restitution of money lost by unfair competition is ordered whether or not injunction also imposed. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S007766
|
People v. Marshall
Death sentence defeated by faulty jury instructions on intent to kill element of special circumstance allegations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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94-55024
|
Trulis v. Barton
Counsel's intentional disregard of client's instructions for dismissal from suit is reckless and warrants sanctions. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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93-16191
|
Valley Broadcasting Co. v. United States of America
First Amendment is violated by statute and regulations criminalizing broadcast advertising for casino gambling. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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94-10579
|
U.S. v. Uchimura
Jury decides materiality issue in prosecution for filing a false tax return. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-17042
|
U.S. v. Gardner
United States can regulate grazing on public lands ceded by Mexico before Nevada obtained statehood. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-50539
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U.S. v. Floyd
Despite mistaken belief of appeal right, defendant still cannot appeal conviction after unconditional guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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94-55990
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Mitchell v. Prunty
Gang membership and crime scene presence don't support aiding and abetting gang-related murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-56032 and 95-56035
|
Zenith Insurance Co. v. Khademi
Under RICO Act, plaintiff must establish essential elements of civil claim to obtain costs award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-56081
|
Continental Insurance Co. v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Additional notice of filed suit isn't required after giving notice of wrongful act with claim potential. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-56876
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Brown v. General Telephone Company of California
Claim for discriminatory actions taken before effective date of Americans with Disabilities Act is barred. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-70543
|
Coronado-Durazo v. INS
Alien's conviction for solicitation to possess cocaine is deportable offense under Immigration and Nationality Act. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-17317 and 96-15642
|
Hook v. Arizona Dept. of Corrections
State's passage of contrary statute cannot avoid federal court order to pay special masters. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-55599
|
United States v. California Mobile Home Park Opinion Management Co.
Landlord can assess guest and parking fees for handicapped resident's caregiver without violating Fair Housing Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-55727 and 95-55729
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Concrete Tie of San Diego Inc. v. Liberty Construction Inc.
Small Business Administration has no duty to ensure reasonable profit for disadvantaged business awarded contract. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-35804
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Lee v. State of Oregon
Dying patient or medical provider must allege imminent injury to challenge state's right-to-die statute. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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93-36092, 93-36093, 93-36094, 94-35251, 94-35252, 94-35253 and 94-35372
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Marks v. Clarke
Search warrant for all persons on premises doesn't entitle officer to qualified immunity for searching non-suspects. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S043269
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People v. Garnica
Order |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | ||
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95-1981
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Gnadt v. Castro
Order |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | ||
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93-36092
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Marks v. Clarke
Search warrant for all persons on premises doesn't entitle officer to qualified immunity for searching non-suspects. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S051058
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People v. Jones
Order |
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Jul. 27, 1999 |