| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S056760
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People v. Snook
Review granted |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S066764
|
People v. Anzalone
'Strong arm' robbery is a qualifying 'mentally disordered offender' offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-10050
|
U.S. v. Washman
Defendant not providing information about unconvicted drug activity isn't entitled to 'safety valve' sentencing benefits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A074718
|
Snyder v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Absent court order of release, surety company is liable for embezzlement losses from guardianship estate. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-8986
|
Hohn v. United States
Supreme Court has certiorari jurisdiction over applications for certificates of appealability in federal habeas proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-1048
|
NAACP v. Metropolitan Council
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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97-889
|
Wright v. Universal Maritime Serv.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
S065447
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Vickers, Inc.)
Insurer's duty to defend against any 'suit' doesn' t include duty to defend against administrative claim. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S065748
|
Kavanaugh v. Toyota Motors Sales U.S.A.
Seller of vehicle isn't entitled to costs as prevailing party under Consurmer Warranty Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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S065748
|
Kavanaugh v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S065447
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Vickers, Inc.)
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-15529
|
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Brown & Bryant Inc.
Under CERCLA liability for pollution cleanup costs of corporate successor is determined by state law. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S057910
|
Bonagua v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-871
|
State Oil Co. v. Khan
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S055368
|
In re Cindy L., a minor
Review granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
D025024, D025023, and D024993
|
People v. Harrison
Full firearm use enhancement sentence for consecutive term, rather than one-third middle term, is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-1755
|
Keeter v. United States
Refund Not Exceeding Tax Paid Prior To Administrative Claim Can Include Later Assessment. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-15864
|
Bates v. Jones
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-1755
|
Bankruptcy of Adams
Requirement that bankruptcy petition preparer place social security number on bankruptcy documents isn't unconstitutional. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-1326
|
Bankruptcy of Marino
Res judicata bars previously dismissed, untimely nondischargeability complaint when case converted from Chapter 11 to 7. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-1030
|
Bankruptcy of Ground Systems Inc.
Plan provision can require that final decree entered only after all plan payments are made. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A068692 and A069047
|
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement v. Fidelity Roof Co.
Agency action to collect workers' unpaid wages is untimely, but payment bond surety collection is permissible. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-3110
|
Jenkins v. MCI Telecommunications Corp.
Terminated employee fails to meet minimum burden to establish prima facie case of discrimination. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
95-30185
|
U.S. v. Pierson
Witness' testimony describing threats to family to explain cooperation with government isn't prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
C024449
|
People v. Gontiz
Defendant is permitted to withdraw guilty plea if not properly advised of all possible immigration consequences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-174
|
Cass Cty., MN v. Leech Lake Band of Indians
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
97-372
|
United States v. U.S. Shoe Corp.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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96-1430
|
United States v. Schleibaum
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
|
95-30185
|
U.S. v. Pierson
Witness' testimony describing threats to family to explain cooperation with government isn't prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
B107974
|
Jose T., a Minor
Possession of firearm is a 'wobbler' requiring court declaration whether crime is felony or misdemeanor. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 7, 1999 |