| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-939
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Brandt, William, et al. v. FDIC, Et Al.
Order |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-576
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Williams v. Planned Parenthood Shasta-Diablo, Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-188
|
GE Co., et al. v. Joiner
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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S056892
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People v. Halgren
Appellate opinion certified |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-6825
|
Magnotti v. Singletary
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-670
|
Foster, Gov. of LA, et al v. Love
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-779
|
Ar Ed. TV Commn. v. Forbes
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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92-O-11298 and 93-O-13549
|
Sullivan v. State Bar
Suspension for 89 days is excessive in light of attorney's 21 years of blemish-free practice. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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91-O-01279
|
Kritzer v. State Bar
Attorney's admission of nine acts of serious misconduct constitutes aggravating circumstances warranting disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S058207
|
Jones v. KMART Corporation
Suspected shoplifter cannot recover unreasonable search and seizure without state action. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-16666
|
Acri v. Varian Associates, Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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S053930
|
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court
Emotional distress claims in civil rights action for sexual harassment and discrimination survive plaintiff's death. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-1546
|
Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo, etc. Festo Corp.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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D025705
|
People v. Houck
Preliminary hearing transcript isn't part of 'record of conviction and isn't admissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S052682
|
Escobedo v. Estate of Snider
Aircraft insurance policy doesn't remain effective for failure to inform Transportation Department after nonpayment of premium. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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S051463
|
Manzy W., a Minor
Juvenile court's failure to declare 'wobbler' offense a felony requires remand for a declaration. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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D020525
|
R.E. Hazard, Jr. Enterprises Inc. v. Insurance Company of the West
Licensed general building contractor can recover under contract for commercial subdivision site work. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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S046001
|
Richards v. Owens-Illinois
Proportionate fault isn't allocated to absent tobacco companies in smoker's suit for asbestos lung injury. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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B089378
|
People v. Robinson
Court's refusal to appoint indigent defendant's chosen attorney at retrial isn't abuse of discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
|
A071958 and A073925
|
Ruisi v. Thieriot
Reference to special master of all custody issues is overbroad and unauthorized by statute. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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B095391
|
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. State Board of Equalization
Oil drilling platform not 'delivered' for tax purposes by mid-construction switch to new builder. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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D025132
|
Smith v. State Board of Equalization of the State of California
Owner and occupier of a leasehold condominium is exempt from real property taxation. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
|
B087890
|
Little Company of Mary Hospital v. Belshe
Three-year period to audit hospital reports doesn't bar late recoupment of Medi-Cal payments. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 25, 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 |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
|
B096993
|
Marquez v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rental car company isn't liable for injuries caused by person not authorized to drive vehicle. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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S053493
|
Van Beurden Insurance Services Inc. v. Customized Worldwide Weather Insurance Agency Inc.
Clerk's mailed notice must affirmatively state it was made by order of the court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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94-70565
|
Calderon v. U.S. District Court (Gordon)
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 25, 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. 25, 1999 | |
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95-16556
|
Bankruptcy of Federated Group Inc.
Joining indenture trustee to involuntary bankruptcy doesn't extinguish debenture holders' claims as three qualifying creditors. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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95-16723
|
Harco National Insurance Co. v. Bobac Trucking Inc.
Federally-mandated public liability endorsement in trucker's policy doesn't create duty to defend for uncovered vehicle. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 25, 1999 |