| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D038328
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Stephens v. Superior Court (Stephens Trust)
Late-appearing party cannot seek peremptory challenge against judge who already determined contested factual issue. |
Judges |
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Apr. 4, 2002 | |
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00-1400
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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 |
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Oct. 19, 2001 | |
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98-1474
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Lozano v. Ashcroft
Judicial notice is improper when timeliness of receipt in dispute. |
Judges |
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Oct. 7, 2001 | |
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F037893
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People v. Superior Court (In re Maloy)
To avoid potential bias, peremptory challenge proper when judge reversed on appeal. |
Judges |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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H021144
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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 |
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Aug. 14, 2001 | |
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99-6381
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US v. Fortier
Court was not vindictive in imposing sentence one offense level lower than original sentence. |
Judges |
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May 9, 2001 | |
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23700-8
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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 |
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May 1, 2001 | |
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S058378
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Fletcher v. Commission on Judicial Performance
Removal of a judge from office for willful and prejudicial misconduct is necessary for public's protection. |
Judges |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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S080322
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Curle v. Superior Court (In re Gleason)
Judge is not authorized to challenge order disqualifying him for appearance of bias. |
Judges |
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Mar. 12, 2001 | |
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C031822
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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 |
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Mar. 2, 2001 | |
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00-0002
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In the Matter of Carpenter
Judge's repeated misconduct while performing official duties warrants removal. |
Judges |
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Jan. 22, 2001 | |
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E026308
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
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98-16086
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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 |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
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99-0002
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In the Matter of Flournoy
Judge is properly suspended for repeated acts of misconduct, including tampering with official court transcripts. |
Judges |
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Jan. 5, 2000 | |
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97-55046
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Sanders v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
District court's law clerk can't conduct final pretrial conference. |
Judges |
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Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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99-3101
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Ajiwoju v. Marinovich
Order |
Judges |
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Nov. 8, 1999 | |
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97-56531
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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 |
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Oct. 22, 1999 | |
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B119136
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Soliz v. Williams
Judge immune from suit for defamatory statements made during settlement conference, not immune from suit for false statements to reporter. |
Judges |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A086238
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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 |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
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C031822
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 1999 | |
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E019306
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Stevens v. Superior Court (Fridley)
Master calendar rule is inapplicable to timeliness of motion to disqualify judge assigned by telephone. |
Judges |
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Aug. 3, 1999 | |
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B127321
|
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 |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B107385
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People v. Superior Court (Mudge)
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers. |
Judges |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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B107385
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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 |
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Jun. 27, 1999 | |
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S077872
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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 |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B105906
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Branson v. Martin
Traffic court commissioner, acting as magistrate and trial judge, is granted immunity for judicial acts. |
Judges |
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Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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B100474
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Roth v. Parker
Appeal from denial of recusal motion is dismissed for failure to seek timely writ review. |
Judges |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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D032070
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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 |
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Apr. 28, 1999 | |
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G021145
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Abbott v. Mandiola
Judge who declares mistrial is required to hear sanction requests stemming from that mistrial, absent inability. |
Judges |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
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S055684
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Broadman v. Commission on Judicial Performance
Willful misconduct in office and prejudicial conduct warrant public censure of superior court judge. |
Judges |
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Mar. 29, 1999 |