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Steel Co. v. Citizens for Better Environ.
Certiorari granted
Jul. 26, 1999
Natl. Credit Union Admin. v. First National Bank & Trust
Certiorari granted
Jul. 26, 1999
Sabelko v. Phoenix
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Luzik v. Virginia
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Hill v. Colorado
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
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
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 Jul. 26, 1999
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 Jul. 26, 1999
Plunkett v. Spaulding
Expert witness declarations are required for treating doctors also providing standard of care opinions.
Torts Jul. 26, 1999
People v. Fine
Statute of limitations for offenses involving securities fraud is tolled by Penal Code 'discovery rule.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
Daum v. Spinecare Medical Group
Jury isn't restricted to expert opinion to determine if physician's disclosure before surgery was adequate.
Torts Jul. 26, 1999
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 Jul. 26, 1999
Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Insurer cannot assert 'impostor defense' if named insured personally applied for the insurance.
Insurance Jul. 26, 1999
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 Jul. 26, 1999
Reichardt v. Hoffman
Non-exclusive easement holder's conduct, preventing property owner from using easement, is not ground for extinguishment.
Real Property Jul. 26, 1999
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
Robbins v. Blecher
Voluntary dismissal of enforcement action, after reversal of underlying judgment, isn't favorable termination on merits.
Torts Jul. 26, 1999
Bostanian v. Liberty Savings Bank
Action to set aside foreclosure sale of debtor's residence is property of bankruptcy estate.
Bankruptcy Jul. 26, 1999
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
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
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
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
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
Marriage of Butler
Support of parents or siblings is not grounds for hardship deduction.
Family Law Jul. 26, 1999
Hon v. Marshall
No attorney fees are awarded if parties prevail only due to jurisdictional defect.
Attorneys Jul. 26, 1999
Thompson v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant's raw, written witness interview notes must be given to government in discovery.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
People v. Rosbury
Appellate court errs by equating 'sentence' imposition following defendant's probation violation with a current conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
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 Jul. 26, 1999
People v. Lamonte
Court must return computer equipment seized by police and allegedly used by defendant for crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
Sutherland v. Barclays American/Mortgage Corp.
Agreement to 'stop' loan account temporarily doesn't mean the account will resume with a balloon payment.
Contracts Jul. 26, 1999