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Heenan v. Sobati
Sitting judge cannot conduct binding contractual arbitration. 		Judges Apr. 17, 2002
Sao Paulo State v. American Tobacco Co.
Judge whose name erroneously appeared on amicus brief prior to appointment to bench is not required to recuse self from similar case. 		Judges Apr. 8, 2002
Stephens v. Superior Court (Stephens Trust)
Late-appearing party cannot seek peremptory challenge against judge who already determined contested factual issue. 		Judges Apr. 4, 2002
Switzer v. Coan
Pro se litigant's fraud and RICO allegations against federal judges, staff attorneys and clerks was properly dismissed for failure to state claim. 		Judges Oct. 19, 2001
Lozano v. Ashcroft
Judicial notice is improper when timeliness of receipt in dispute. 		Judges Oct. 7, 2001
People v. Superior Court (In re Maloy)
To avoid potential bias, peremptory challenge proper when judge reversed on appeal. 		Judges Sep. 12, 2001
Zilog Inc. v. Superior Court (In re Pacific Indemnity Co.)
15 day time limit to challenge assignment of judge does not apply because judge was not assigned to hear trial. 		Judges Aug. 14, 2001
US v. Fortier
Court was not vindictive in imposing sentence one offense level lower than original sentence. 		Judges May 9, 2001
Cotton v. City of Elma
Judge's failure to timely object to process that led to her replacement constitutes a waiver of all rights to challenge process. 		Judges May 1, 2001
Fletcher v. Commission on Judicial Performance
Removal of a judge from office for willful and prejudicial misconduct is necessary for public's protection. 		Judges Apr. 19, 2001
Curle v. Superior Court (In re Gleason)
Judge is not authorized to challenge order disqualifying him for appearance of bias. 		Judges Mar. 12, 2001
Curle v. Superior Court (Gleason)
Where underlying facts are in dispute, judge can't be disqualified unless trial court's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence. 		Judges Mar. 2, 2001
In the Matter of Carpenter
Judge's repeated misconduct while performing official duties warrants removal. 		Judges Jan. 22, 2001
Stubblefield Construction Co. v. Superior Court (City of San Bernardino)
Code of Civil Procedure applies to peremptory challenges made when trial court's judgment is appealed and remanded. 		Judges Aug. 4, 2000
Boddy v. Guerrero
Second cousin relationship between justice and lawyer for one of parties, which under local law doesn't require recusal, is insufficient to establish judicial bias. 		Judges Jun. 14, 2000
In the Matter of Flournoy
Judge is properly suspended for repeated acts of misconduct, including tampering with official court transcripts. 		Judges Jan. 5, 2000
Sanders v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
District court's law clerk can't conduct final pretrial conference. 		Judges Dec. 30, 1999
Ajiwoju v. Marinovich
Order 		Judges Nov. 8, 1999
Meek v. County of Riverside
Judges aren't absolutely immune for firing a subordinate judicial employee because it's an administrative, rather than adjudicative, act. 		Judges Oct. 22, 1999
Soliz v. Williams
Judge immune from suit for defamatory statements made during settlement conference, not immune from suit for false statements to reporter. 		Judges Sep. 30, 1999
Depper v. Superior Court (People)
Summary probation revocation isn't determination of contested fact, and doesn't trigger time limitations on judicial peremptory challenge. 		Judges Sep. 6, 1999
Curle v. Superior Court (Gleason)
Where underlying facts are in dispute, judge can't be disqualified unless trial court's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence. 		Judges Aug. 4, 1999
Stevens v. Superior Court (Fridley)
Master calendar rule is inapplicable to timeliness of motion to disqualify judge assigned by telephone. 		Judges Aug. 3, 1999
Cybermedia Inc. v. Superior Court (Brown)
Where general notice is insufficient, peremptory challenge against newly assigned judge, filed within 15 days of actual notice, is proper. 		Judges Jul. 7, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Mudge)
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers. 		Judges Jun. 28, 1999
People v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Luis Obispo
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers. 		Judges Jun. 27, 1999
Cybermedia, Inc. v. Superior Court (Brown)
Where general notice is insufficient, peremptory challenge against newly assigned judge, filed within 15 days of actual notice, is proper. 		Judges Jun. 21, 1999
Branson v. Martin
Traffic court commissioner, acting as magistrate and trial judge, is granted immunity for judicial acts. 		Judges Jun. 18, 1999
Roth v. Parker
Appeal from denial of recusal motion is dismissed for failure to seek timely writ review. 		Judges Jun. 12, 1999
Philip Morris Inc. v. Superior Court (U.A. Local 467 Health and Welfare Trust Fund)
Each party in coordination proceeding can exercise one peremptory challenge to assigned coordination judge. 		Judges Apr. 28, 1999
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