| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B109904
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North American Chemical Co. v. Superior Court (Trans Harbor Inc.)
Negligent performance of contract obligation can give rise to action in tort. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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E016259
|
City of Lake Elsinore v. Ranel Development Co.
Court errs by dismissing eminent domain claim after city fails to adopt resolution of necessity. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B107536
|
People v. Garcia
Striking prior convictions for some, but not all, of sentencing counts doesn't constitute unauthorized sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B112606
|
Floveyor International Ltd. v. Superior Court (Shick Tube-Veyor Corp.)
Plaintiff has burden of proving service is valid and court has jurisdiction over defendant. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
A071683
|
Wedeck v. Unocal Corporation
If 'special employment' relationship exists, employee is statutorily barred from tort action against employer. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B101412
|
Marriage of O'Connor
Husband is entitled to pendente lite attorney fees despite his $2 million in assets. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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A078994
|
Morrow v. Hood Communications Inc.
Stipulated reversal motion having no collateral estoppel effect or effect on future litigation is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
C022484
|
Souza v. Lauppe
Farmer cannot sue neighbor for nuisance when offending farming activity lasted more than 3 years. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-17038
|
Bankruptcy of Bartoni-Corsi Produce Inc.
Under California law, bank doesn't convert debtor's check, which lacks endorsement, by making board-authorized deposit. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-17087
|
Cybersell Inc. v. Cybersell Inc.
Alleged infringement of website service mark doesn't provide personal jurisdiction in mark holder's place of business. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
G021411
|
Pfizer Inc. v. Superior Court (Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.)
Insured is entitled to discovery from insurer regarding other insureds whose manufactured medical devices triggered coverage. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
97-70106, 97-70294 and 97-70333
|
Kalaw v. INS
Federal statutory transitional rules bar direct judicial review of attorney general's deportation suspensions within certain time. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
97-1519
|
Bankruptcy of San Rafael Baking Co.
Bankruptcy court lacks authority to allow an administrative expense based on an expired collective bargaining agreement. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-1887
|
Bankruptcy of Luz International Inc.
Court cannot adjudicate substantive merits of setoff claim as part of relief from stay motion. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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97-1377
|
Bankruptcy of King Street Investments Inc.
California's anti-deficiency statutes do not preclude damages for constructive fraud after deed in lieu acceptance. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
95-O-13943 and 95-O-15779
|
Greenwood v. State Bar
Default is final 45 days after entry absent lack of notice and compelling circumstances. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
D027874
|
Taggares v. Superior Court (Mitchell)
Where party indigent, cost-free option should be made available to settle discovery disputes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
E019418
|
People v. Ward
Statute prohibiting defendant from assaulting mother of defendant's child isn't violated by assault on pregnant ex-girlfriend. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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G018933
|
Saba v. Crater
An offer to compromise must be in writing to satisfy requirements of Civil Procedure Code. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
D024362
|
Marriage of Schofield
State court awarding payment of arrearages doesn't re-label property interest in federal pension plan. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B106922
|
People v. Wood
Felonies can't be reduced to misdemeanors if prison sentence was imposed before probation was granted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
96-70683
|
Salcido-Salcido v. INS
Board of Immigration Appeals abuses its discretion in not considering hardship deportation would impose on family. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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97-15405
|
Imada v. City of Hercules
Fair Labor Standards Act doesn't require city pay police for time traveling to off-site training. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-36067
|
Allmerica Financial Life Insurance and Annuity Co. v. SMA Life Assurance Co.
Revocation of professional license precludes coverage under disability insurance policy for resulting 'depression.' |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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97-10240
|
U.S. v. Bailey
Near identity of state statute and federal Guidelines permits base offense level increase for state conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-16830
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Sloan v. West
Appeals of Merit System Protection Board jurisdictional decisions in 'mixed cases' belong in Federal Circuit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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97-99006
|
Smith v. Stewart
Failure to present available mitigating evidence during penalty phase is prejudicially ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-15784
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Bankruptcy of Parker
Chapter 7 debtor wanting to retain secured property isn't limited to debt reaffirmation or redemption. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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97-581
|
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott
Exclusionary rule doesn't apply to parole revocation hearings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
97-428
|
Air Line Pilots Association v. Miller
Agency fee objectors who haven't agreed to arbitration needn't exhaust arbitral remedy before suing union. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 3, 1999 |