| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-643
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Steel Co. v. Citizens for Better Environ.
Certiorari granted |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-843
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Natl. Credit Union Admin. v. First National Bank & Trust
Certiorari granted |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-1415
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Sabelko v. Phoenix
Order |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-1509
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Luzik v. Virginia
Order |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-1905
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Hill v. Colorado
Order |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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B103406
|
Alvarado v. Superior Court
Court may withhold identities of witnesses from defense after determining witnesses are in mortal danger. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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C022259
|
Feminist Women's Health Center v. Superior Court (Jenkins)
No wrongful termination for privacy violation if employee agrees to physical exhibition as employment condition. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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G019631
|
Torelli v. J.P. Enterprises Inc.
Parties' self-negotiation of sale after purchase contract expires doesn't end obligation to pay broker's commission. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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C016864
|
Plunkett v. Spaulding
Expert witness declarations are required for treating doctors also providing standard of care opinions. |
Torts |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B105297 and B105344
|
People v. Fine
Statute of limitations for offenses involving securities fraud is tolled by Penal Code 'discovery rule.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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A068116
|
Daum v. Spinecare Medical Group
Jury isn't restricted to expert opinion to determine if physician's disclosure before surgery was adequate. |
Torts |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S053421
|
Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Incontestability clause bars challenge to life insurance policy issued to insured who was HIV-positive. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S053421
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Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Insurer cannot assert 'impostor defense' if named insured personally applied for the insurance. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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G020021
|
Calcor Space Facility, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Thiem Industries, Inc.)
Subpoena only describing broad categories of documents is unduly burdensome and abuses discovery system. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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H013548
|
Reichardt v. Hoffman
Non-exclusive easement holder's conduct, preventing property owner from using easement, is not ground for extinguishment. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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C021079
|
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Zerin
No equitable lien attaches in insurer's favor to third-party recoveries paid to insureds' attorney. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B099197
|
Robbins v. Blecher
Voluntary dismissal of enforcement action, after reversal of underlying judgment, isn't favorable termination on merits. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B102938
|
Bostanian v. Liberty Savings Bank
Action to set aside foreclosure sale of debtor's residence is property of bankruptcy estate. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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C024875
|
California Business Council for Equal Opportunity v. Superior Court (Wilson)
Time to challenge 'all-purpose' assignment of judge is extended when assignment notice served by mail. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-16035
|
Folkerson v. Circus Circus Enterprises Inc.
Title VII action fails after employee doesn't establish employer's ratification of sexual harassment by private party. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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E016936
|
People v. Reed
Defendant's acts constitute attempt and not mere preparation to commit crime of attempted molestation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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D021791
|
Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation v. County of San Diego
Research clinic's arm's length transaction with private company doesn't disqualify its property tax welfare exemption. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B093738
|
People v. Castillo
Confession by defendant after threats to arrest wife isn't coerced and is admissible at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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D022077
|
Marriage of Butler
Support of parents or siblings is not grounds for hardship deduction. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B088602
|
Hon v. Marshall
No attorney fees are awarded if parties prevail only due to jurisdictional defect. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B106065
|
Thompson v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant's raw, written witness interview notes must be given to government in discovery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S053191
|
People v. Rosbury
Appellate court errs by equating 'sentence' imposition following defendant's probation violation with a current conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B081741
|
Continental Heller Corp. v. Amtech Mechanical Services Inc.
Indemnity agreement between contractor and subcontractor doesn't require showing of fault to establish subcontractor's liability. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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D024844
|
People v. Lamonte
Court must return computer equipment seized by police and allegedly used by defendant for crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B103350
|
Sutherland v. Barclays American/Mortgage Corp.
Agreement to 'stop' loan account temporarily doesn't mean the account will resume with a balloon payment. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 26, 1999 |