Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-15455
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Windham v. Merkle
State's failure to raise defense to charge of discriminatory juror challenges allows defendant to show prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-17004
|
Bankruptcy of S. S. Retail Stores Corp.
Appellate court has no jurisdiction over non-final order approving employment of debtor's counsel. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-35847
|
Miller v. United States
Federal Tort Claims Act's discretionary exception applies when private property is injured due to resource allocation. |
Government |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
95-35883
|
Taylor Construction Inc. v. ABT Service Corp.
Federal statute, required for federal projects, requires surety to pay entire amount due when contractor defaults. |
Government |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-35248 and 97-35249
|
Evanow v. M/V Neptune
Under marine salvage contract, liability of non-settling parties is reduced by the amount paid by co-obligators. |
Maritime Law |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
96-36259
|
Dept. of Health and Human Services v. Chater
Juveniles committed to private group homes aren't eligible for supplemental security income. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A078340
|
City of Atascadero v. Merrill Lynch
Third parties actively participating in trust management can be sued by beneficiaries. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
E018016
|
Estevanovich v. The City of Riverside
City ordinance restricting poolroom hours of operation is arbitrary and facially unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B116425
|
Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-2270
|
U.S. v. Bishop
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B119355
|
Doctor's Medical Laboratory Inc. v. Connell
Department of Health Services can't delegate auditing function for Medicaid payments to State Controller. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
98-1242
|
Swanger v. Beebe
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
98-2182
|
Blackburn v. Department of Corrections
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
98-5060
|
Antwine v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
98-2272
|
Sinor v. Lemaster
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-5217
|
In re Raskin Resources Inc.
Order |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-4200
|
Johnson v. E.A. Miller Inc.
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S067672
|
People v. Sargent
Conviction for child abuse involving infliction of pain and mental suffering doesn't require criminal negligence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G020262
|
Hall v. Harker
Fair and impartial trial impossible where trial judge is obviously biased against attorneys. |
Attorneys |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B125877
|
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Superior Court (HP Lemona II)
In alleged scheme to defraud involving multiple wrongdoers, plaintiff may choose which tortfeasor to sue. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
F027273
|
People v. Romero
Expert testimony about street violence in Hispanic culture is irrelevant to charge of murder escalating from 'road rage.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B121554
|
Honsickle v. Superior Court (Wysocki)
No 'attempt to purchase' exception to statute prohibiting recovery of non-economic damage by uninsured motorists. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B116425
|
Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G018552
|
Marriage of Schaffer
For spousal support modification, there's no abuse of discretion in considering long history of spouse's actions. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B113311
|
Jackson v. City of Los Angeles
Once disciplinary proceedings are initiated, Police Department Board of Rights is sole forum. |
Government |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C028982
|
County of Sacramento v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
No penalty for unreasonable delay in payment of benefits where eight days late due to clerical error. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B112261
|
Westside Hospital v. Belshe
Agency's 'final decision' is issued when adopted, not when mailed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G018963
|
National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA. v. Nationwide Insurance Co.
When general contractor is solely at fault for injury, subcontractor and its liability insurer need not indemnify. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
F025718
|
People v. Miller
Exigent circumstances for search exist where police return lost boy to home, find door ajar, and give knock-notice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
G019872
|
Lawson v. Management Activities Inc.
Airlines have no duty to bystanders who experience emotional distress after witnessing plane crash. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 |