| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D020688
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Vomaska v. City of San Diego
Jury verdict rendered after taking straw vote without deliberation doesn't deprive plaintiffs of fair trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 27, 1999 | |
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S048329
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Torres v. Automobile Club of Southern California
Defendant isn't entitled to new trial on liability and compensatory damages following reversal of punitive award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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95-16658
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Doe v. American National Red Cross
No personal jurisdiction over nonresident federal official in constitutional tort action for non-forum related activity. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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96-55055
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Johns v. County of San Diego
Non-attorney parent or guardian cannot bring action on behalf of minor child without retaining lawyer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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A073716
|
Gruendl v. Oewel Partnership Inc.
On motion to amend judgment to impose alter-ego liability on non-party, court must prepare statement of decision. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
S052972
|
Sullivan v. Delta Air Lines
Statute barring recovery of damages for pain and suffering doesn't apply if plaintiff dies during appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
|
G014576
|
Mola Development Corp. v. City of Seal Beach
Developer's voluntary dismissal of administrative mandamus action against city bars damages suit for regulatory taking. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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B100151
|
Liquidator of Integrity Insurance Co. v. Hendrix
Failure to appear due to illness isn't grounds for vacating entry of judgment by sister state. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 1999 | |
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96-56094
|
Meinhold v. U.S. Dept. Defense
Gay navy officer gets equal access to justice act attorney fees after successfully challenging discharge. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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93-55917
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WMX Technologies Inc. v. Miller
District court dismissal of complaint with leave to amend is not an appealable final judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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96-56094
|
Meinhold v. U.S. Dept. of Defense
Gay Navy officer gets Equal Access to Justice Act attorney fees after successfully challenging discharge. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 1999 | |
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F026588
|
Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of statutory offer to compromise doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B130254
|
Rubin v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Appeal of judgment confirming insurance arbitration award, when merits of plaintiff's causes of action remain unresolved, must be dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
S063446
|
People v. Morante
California courts can criminally prosecute defendant on in-state conspiracy charges despite fact offenses were committed out of state. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
C022965
|
Davenport v. Blue Cross of California
Provisional relief pending contractual arbitration is permitted only if necessary to preserve effectiveness of arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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C024268
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Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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S055436
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Phelps v. Stostad
Costs recovery under Civil Procedure statute doesn't conflict with Labor Code's priority for allocation of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B105552
|
Berman v. Bromberg
Third amended complaint is not sham pleading, although allegations contradict prior verified complaints. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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A073562
|
Lewin v. Anselmo
Sureties cannot rescind appeal bond without court order after notice and hearing to beneficiary. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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95-35092 and 95-35145
|
Schudel v. General Electric Co.
Trial court should not ignore erroneously admitted evidence in deciding post-verdict judgment notwithstanding verdict motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
96-15952
|
Russ v. Standard Insurance Co.
Court cannot dismiss action without prejudice to allow plaintiff's cure of inadvertent untimeliness of jury demand. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-35124
|
Shamrock Motors Inc. v. Ford Motor Co.
Federal court lacks jurisdiction over removed state court action to review agency decision solely on record. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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96-35632
|
Nusom v. Woodburn
Plaintiff may seek attorney fees after accepting offer, despite offer's silence regarding attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
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B083585
|
Martin v. County of Los Angeles
Action for equitable indemnity is legal action seeking legal relief, entitling plaintiff to jury trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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B112291
|
Janssen v. Luu
Municipal court defendants must be given notice of amount demanded by plaintiff before default is entered. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
|
95-17195 and 96-15012
|
George v. Camacho
In Northern Mariana Islands, appeal notices are filed within time allotted by Federal Rules and 9th Circuit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 1999 | |
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A073562, A075014
|
Lewin v. Anselmo
Sureties cannot rescind appeal bond without court order after notice and hearing to beneficiary. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B111565
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Ramona v. Superior Court (Ramona)
Witness whose memory regarding incidents of sexual abuse was refreshed using sodium amytal cannot testify. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
S062156
|
Briggs v. Eden Council for Hope & Opportunity
Grant of special motion to strike is incorrect when underlying conduct isn't matter of public concern. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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94-16384
|
McCarthy v. Providential Corp.
Trial court order compelling arbitration and dismissing action is not final, appealable decision. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 |
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