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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 Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Lopez
Redemption of consumer debt collateral requires motion, court approval and a single payment.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Galarza v. United States
Government may communicate ex parte with physician-employees whose conduct is at issue in tort action.
Government Mar. 11, 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 Mar. 11, 1999
Saks v. Parilla, Hubbard & Militzok
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
Roth v. Malson
Qualified response to counteroffer in real estate transaction doesn't constitute formation of a contract.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
Kulas v. Valdez
Doctor who ordered forcible medication of defendant pursuant to order for 'evaluation' has qualified immunity.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan.
Environmental Law Mar. 11, 1999
Ghana v. Pearce
Alleged violation of Interstate Corrections Compact doesn't support inmate's federal civil rights claim.
Prisoners Rights Mar. 11, 1999
McGuire v. City of Portland
Firefighters are exempt employees absent actual, significant likelihood of penalties inconsistent with salaried status.
Labor Law Mar. 11, 1999
United States v. McNally
Defendant's false statements causing two day delay in locating kidnapped child warrants sentence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Fair Employment and Housing Act exemption doesn't require religious entities to be nonprofit religious. corporations.
Employment Law Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Lunsford
When loss can't be ascertained at sentencing, agency administering victim restitution can determine it later.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Paine v. City of Lompoc
Voir dire concerning credibility of police testimony may be limited if proper instructions are given.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
Mercury Insurance Group v. Superior Court (Wooster)
Trial court has authority to join insurer as defendant with regard to uninsured motorist coverage issues.
Insurance Mar. 11, 1999
Rosenberg v. Superior Court (Cantu)
Municipal court may not transfer actively litigated cases in its docket to small claims court.
Civil Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Denison
Attorney's failure to argue that possession of Valium wasn't a crime was ineffective assistance.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Cole
Stipulated judgment declaring debt to be nondischargeable in case of bankruptcy is not binding in bankruptcy case.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Lapin
Sovereign Immunity rights prohibit award of sanctions against state tax board for violating discharge injunction.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Tolbert v. Gomez
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Roybal
Continuance to wait for expert, who defendant believed would testify DNA test was invalid, is properly denied.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Martinez
Swiss army knife is a deadly weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Khawar v. Globe International Inc.
California doesn't recognize neutral reportage privilege for republication of libel concerning private figure.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999