Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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88-1101
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U.S. v. City of San Diego
Attorney's fees appropriate for intervenor when prevailing party in Clean Water Act suit. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
G021015 and G021016
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Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (Diaz)
Statutory forfeiture for failure to record reconveyance of deed of trust has one-year statute of limitations. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
D031345
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Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
98-28129
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Bankruptcy of Lopez
Redemption of consumer debt collateral requires motion, court approval and a single payment. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-1732
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Galarza v. United States
Government may communicate ex parte with physician-employees whose conduct is at issue in tort action. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
94-1999
|
Seagate Technology Inc. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Placement of defective hard drive into buyer's computers isn't physical harm for coverage purposes. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
G018204
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Saks v. Parilla, Hubbard & Militzok
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
C027262
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Roth v. Malson
Qualified response to counteroffer in real estate transaction doesn't constitute formation of a contract. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B123929
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Acapulco Restaurants Inc. v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Charge of sale of alcohol to minor demands strict compliance with requirement that decoy identify seller. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B121129
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Hondo Company v. Superior Court (Estate of Bobbie Jean King)
Uninsured motorist's estate can't recover non-economic damages after fatal car accident. |
Torts |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
96-17198
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Kulas v. Valdez
Doctor who ordered forcible medication of defendant pursuant to order for 'evaluation' has qualified immunity. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-15508
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Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-35588
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Ghana v. Pearce
Alleged violation of Interstate Corrections Compact doesn't support inmate's federal civil rights claim. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-36088
|
McGuire v. City of Portland
Firefighters are exempt employees absent actual, significant likelihood of penalties inconsistent with salaried status. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
98-50006
|
United States v. McNally
Defendant's false statements causing two day delay in locating kidnapped child warrants sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S054783
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McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Fair Employment and Housing Act exemption doesn't require religious entities to be nonprofit religious. corporations. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
C026234
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People v. Lunsford
When loss can't be ascertained at sentencing, agency administering victim restitution can determine it later. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
96-55942
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Paine v. City of Lompoc
Voir dire concerning credibility of police testimony may be limited if proper instructions are given. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
96-56627 and 97-55053
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San Pedro Hotel Co. v. City of Los Angeles
Property owner may sue city under Fair Housing Act for interfering with sale to developer of housing for disabled. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S067462
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Mercury Insurance Group v. Superior Court (Wooster)
Trial court has authority to join insurer as defendant with regard to uninsured motorist coverage issues. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
H018043, H018044, H018049, H018050, H018051, H018052
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Rosenberg v. Superior Court (Cantu)
Municipal court may not transfer actively litigated cases in its docket to small claims court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A077542
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People v. Denison
Attorney's failure to argue that possession of Valium wasn't a crime was ineffective assistance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-1857
|
Bankruptcy of Cole
Stipulated judgment declaring debt to be nondischargeable in case of bankruptcy is not binding in bankruptcy case. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
98-1033
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Bankruptcy of Lapin
Sovereign Immunity rights prohibit award of sanctions against state tax board for violating discharge injunction. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-55004
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Tolbert v. Gomez
Order |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
S029453
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People v. Roybal
Continuance to wait for expert, who defendant believed would testify DNA test was invalid, is properly denied. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A081294
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People v. Martinez
Swiss army knife is a deadly weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A079840
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Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S054868
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Khawar v. Globe International Inc.
California doesn't recognize neutral reportage privilege for republication of libel concerning private figure. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
E020531
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Travelers Indemnity Co. of Illinois v. City of Redlands Redevelopment Agency
Evidence of unlawful entries by transients is sufficient to require res ipsa loquitur instruction. |
Torts |
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Mar. 11, 1999 |