| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-35041
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Peterson v. Minidoka County School
Principal's reassignment based on decision to home school children is violation of free exercise of religion. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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D027174
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Estate of Dawes
Liability for debts incurred before or during marriage continues after death of one spouse. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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D025024, D025023 and D024993
|
People v. Harrison
Sentence for one matter must reflect that enhancement carries term one-third of other enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B111025
|
Steinfeld v. Foote-Goldman Proctologic Medical Group Inc.
Prejudgment interest is not an element of damages to be included in the final judgment. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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S055368
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Cindy L., a Minor
Finding that sexually abused child isn't competent to testify doesn't preclude admission of child's hearsay testimony. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-1130
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Pfaff v. Wells Elec., Inc.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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B113880
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Farnham v. Superior Court (Sequoia Holdings Inc.)
Contractual waiver of employee's right to sue corporation's officers, directors, and shareholders not unenforceable per se. |
Torts |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B109959
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People v. Superior Court (Blakely)
Lack of effective treatment for defendant's medical condition doesn't preclude extended commitment in state hospital. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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C023965
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Hall v. Butte Home Health Inc.
Restrictive covenant prohibiting group home for disabled is unenforceable. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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C024030 and C024822
|
NBS Imaging Systems Inc. v. State Board of Control (Polaroid Corp.)
Court cannot reverse decision of administrative board based on legal theory never raised in administrative proceedings. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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C017627
|
Buzgheia v. Leasco Sierra Grove
Contractor has burden to prove responsible managing employee was bona fide. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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A075777
|
Trans-action Commercial Investors Ltd. v. Firmaterr Inc.
Counsel cannot be ordered to pay opposing party fees and costs as sanction for causing mistrial. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B103415
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Doheny West Homeowners' Assoc. v. American Guarantee & Liability Insurance Co.
Scope of collapse coverage in property insurance policy extends to both actual and imminent collapse. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-625
|
Dryden v. Madison City
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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A074843
|
People v. Gillispie
Refusal to strike prior is justified for defendant's numerous armed robberies over short period of time. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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A078749
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Estate of Anderson
Undivorced bigamous spouse is estopped from asserting inheritance rights against estate of spouse who died intestate. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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F027004
|
People v. Casillas
Defendant cannot withdraw plea when express condition subsequent to bargain, nonappearance at sentencing, occurs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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A078530
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Quackenbush v. Superior Court (Congress of California Seniors)
Injunction against expenditure of state funds to implement Proposition 213, restricting damage recovery, is invalid. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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95-16704
|
Henry v. The County of Shasta
Post-event evidence is admissible to prove municipal policy or custom of unconstitutional treatment of arrestees. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-2046
|
Shalala , Sec., H & HS v. Toledo Hospital
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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S054501
|
Aerojet-General Corporation v. Transport Indemnity Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | ||
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97-115
|
Kawaauhau v. Geiger
Malpractice claim against physician is not nondischargeable on the basis of 'willful and malicious' injury. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-1569
|
Bogan v. Scott-Harris
Local legislators are entitled to absolute immunity from Civil Rights Act suits for legislative activities. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-7171
|
Spencer v. Kemna
Expiration of prisoner's sentence causes his habeas corpus petition challenging parole revocation to be moot. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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95-56352
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United States v. Real Property Located at 25445 Via Dona Christa, Valencia, California
Prolonged and continuous drug dealing from family home can be sufficient to justify its forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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95-56731 and 95-56736
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Hernandez v. City of El Monte
Dismissal of civil rights action for judge-shopping without first considering lesser sanction is error. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-1469
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U.S. v. Ramirez
Fourth Amendment doesn't hold officers to higher standard when 'no-knock' entry causes destruction of property. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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97-35654
|
Neighbors of Cuddy Mountain v. U.S. Forest Service
In analyzing proposed timber sale's impact, Forest Service must demonstrate consistency in impact on indicator species. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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94-17143
|
International Technologies Consultants Inc. v. Pilkington PLC
Consent decree doesn't bar claim against monopolist for sabotaging plaintiff's new competitive agreement with third party. |
Antitrust |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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96-35379
|
Interstate Fire & Casualty Co. v. Underwriters At Lloyd's London
Primary insurer cannot adopt inconsistent position in subsequent litigation with an excess insurer. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 7, 1999 |