| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B112912
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Hughes v. City of Pomona
Notice of appeal regarding submitted matter must be filed within 60 days after clerk mails judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
A079635
|
Jones v. Dumrichob
Discretionary award of expert witness fees under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 is justified. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
96-16694
|
Flanagan v. Arnaiz
Federal court that retains jurisdiction of disputes involving settlement agreement may enjoin related state proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
|
98-6240
|
U.S. v. Shoop
Opinion |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 10, 1999 | |
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98-0249
|
Garcia v. General Motors Corp.
Choice-of-law principles require that Arizona law applies when only connection to Idaho is that single car accident occurred there. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 9, 1999 | |
|
B119278
|
Gonzalez v. Hughes Aircraft Employees Federal Credit Union
Form agreement requiring employees to submit to binding arbitration to resolve employment disputes is unenforceable where employer has unlimited judicial redress. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
F026588
|
Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of an offer is part of the negotiating process under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998, and therefore doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
B124376
|
TMS Inc. v. Aihara
Appeal from judgment may be dismissed when judgment debtor willfully fails to comply with court order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
A082242
|
Williams v. San Francisco Board of Permit Appeals
Attorney fees for private enforcement of public rights allowed when there's significant benefit to community at large. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
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G025005
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Gwartz v. Superior Court (Richman)
Trial courts are required to hold oral argument before deciding summary judgment motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
98-2115
|
Skaar v. Albuquerque Public Schools
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
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98-6352
|
Jones v. Trawick
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 5, 1999 | |
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97-4207
|
LaFont v. Decker-Angel
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 2, 1999 | |
|
B125982
|
Singer v. Superior Court (Wilson)
Superior court can't transfer civil action to municipal court unless it determines award will 'necessary' be less than its jurisdictional requirement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 29, 1999 | |
|
98-0018
|
WRS Motion Picture v. Post Modern Edit Inc.
Removal to federal court on diversity grounds requires remand under 'no-local-defendant' rule unless case has already proceeded to judgment on merits. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 29, 1999 | |
|
98-1086
|
Elsaas v. County of Placer
District court doesn't have jurisdiction over wrongful termination case brought by county employees where there is no diversity or pendent party jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 29, 1999 | |
|
G019479
|
Sy First Family Limited Partnership v. Cheung
Although stipulation uses the term 'reference' in its title, parties' conduct supports finding for arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 28, 1999 | |
|
97-55642 and 97-55650
|
U.S. v. Real Property Known as 22249 Dolorosa Street, Woodland Hills, CA
Civil forfeiture claimant, who withdraws claim after adverse probable cause hearing, retains standing on appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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98-8021
|
Bear Lodge Multiple Use Association v. Babbitt
Rock climbers lack standing to challenge federal management plan for climbing area. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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D028559
|
Gordon v. Law Offices of Aguirre & Meyer
Equitable tolling doesn't apply to limitations period for legal malpractice action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
G023218
|
Washington Mutual Bank v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Briseno)
Certification of nationwide class proper despite choice of law clause in each class member's security instrument. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
C028749
|
Jahr v. Casebeer
Form agreement requiring employees to submit to binding arbitration to resolve employment disputes is unenforceable where employer has unlimited judicial redress. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
C029573
|
Hu v. Silgan Containers Corp.
Dismissal for failure to pay filing fee is proper where elements for equitable tolling cannot be alleged. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
S070590
|
Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded at trial where expert witness declaration doesn't provide for notice of subject matter. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 21, 1999 | |
|
B107774
|
Whoop Inc. v. Dyno Productions Inc.
Referee proceeding is properly treated as arbitration and award is confirmed under arbitration statutes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B099918
|
DeCuir v. County of Los Angeles
Mandamus is sole remedy for applicant aggrieved by civil service examination process. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 1999 | |
|
B090764
|
Bell v. State of California
Juror's physical experiment intended to recreate arrest of plaintiff is prejudicial misconduct requiring new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
G022259
|
Kim v. Superior Court (Palmco Corp.)
Original stipulation for temporary judge doesn't authorize court to appoint different judge without both parties' consent. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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B090764
|
Bell v. State of California
Juror's physical experiment intended to recreate arrest of plaintiff is prejudicial misconduct requiring new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
|
F031178
|
Davidson v. Superior Court (City of Mendota)
Contempt order can't be issued against a petitioner where order is based on a settlement agreement petitioner never personally signed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 14, 1999 |
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