Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B112263
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International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union v. Los Angeles Export Terminal Inc.
Board of directors meeting of private corporation is open to the public when city is a shareholder. |
Government |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117230
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People v. Myers
No abuse of discretion to deny motion to strike prior conviction if impartial and based on facts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A080638
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Acceptance Insurance Company v. Syufy Enterprises
Personal injury action by contractor's employee is covered by 'additional insured' endorsement of building owner's policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D030531
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Silver v. McNamee
Notice of intent to sue by service by mail is sufficient to invoke statutory provision tolling the suit's statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D031744
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Eckert v. The Superior Court of San Diego County (Tebo)
Once motions in limine are filed, trial has commenced and judge isn't required to stay trial pending disqualification motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A081239, A081246, and A081253
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General Motors Corp. v. City and County of San Francisco
Business tax that treats in-city and out-of-city manufacturers differently violates commerce protections. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S066764
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People v. Anzalone
Commitment as a mentally disordered offender is improper when crime was committed without force or violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
D024838
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Breneric Associates v. City of Del Mar
Regulating land use to promote structural harmony is proper where supported by substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
S066175
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People v. Mendez
Defendants challenging legality of proceedings following guilty plea, must comply with all statutory requirements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 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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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
C027852
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Kings Rehabilitation Center Inc. v. Premo
Incorporation by reference of ratesetting manual into published regulations is lawful. |
Government |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A082058
|
Nguyen v. Proton Technology Corporation
Extraneous pre-litigation statements aren't protected by 'judicial proceedings' privilege. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B104031
|
Winograd v. American Broadcasting Co.
Trial court's interpretation of an agreement stands even when multiple inferences can be drawn. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
96-70988
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Amos v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Injured employee faced with differing, medically reasonable treatment options may choose among them. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B116693
|
People v. Pelayo
Defendant punishable for rape by blocking escape and issuing threats, even though co-defendant committed penetration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117298
|
People v. Oskins
To avoid criminalizing innocent conduct, violation of illegal weapon possession statute requires culpable mens rea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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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 |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
95-55882
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United States v. Puzo
Civil forfeiture of monies seized, after defendant pleaded to making false statements, isn't double jeopardy. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-55351
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Grant v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.
Psychologist's contention that undefined mental condition prevented pursuit of claim doesn't justify equitable tolling. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
96-16537
|
Gates v. Rowland
Order |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | ||
97-70990
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Campos-Sanchez v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Individuals must be given reasonable opportunity to explain discrepancies that form basis for denying asylum. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-55232
|
Kaelin v. Globe Communications Corp.
Defamatory insinuation on cover headline isn't cured by milder subheadline or non-defamatory story. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-16760
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Bankruptcy of Chang
Claim for fees and expenses awarded in child custody case is nondischargeable and entitled to priority. |
Bankruptcy |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
98-10047
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United States v. Bee
Child molester may be forbidden to possess sexually stimulating material while on supervised release |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-70363
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Brookes v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Appellate jurisdiction over tax court decision requires compliance with certification procedures of federal evidentiary rules. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
A078736
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Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, LLP
Alleged conflict between parties prevents representation by same law firm if 'unity of interest' is found. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-50210
|
U.S. v. Soueiti
Decision whether to order deportation of criminal defendant isn't a civil matter under Equal Access to Justice Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B117195
|
People v. Montes
Conviction for 'penetration by foreign object on person under 14' is violent felony under 'three strikes.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
97-4161
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U.S. v. Nuno
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 25, 1999 | |
98-6151
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Braun v. Elliot
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 25, 1999 |