Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E051384
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Gramercy Investment Trust v. Lakemont Homes Nevada Inc.
Choice of law provision in guaranty contract does not compel application of New York anti-deficiency laws to foreclosure proceeding involving California property. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 25, 2011 | |
A129396
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Thomson v. Canyon
Parole evidence rule does not preclude evidence of oral reconveyance agreement, which seller offered to establish real estate agent's breach of fiduciary duty. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 18, 2011 | |
A130478
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Fontenot v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Nominee has authority to assign promissory note secured by deed of trust in property where nominee acted for lender with assignable interest. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 15, 2011 | |
H035519
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Arcadia Development Co. v. City of Morgan Hill
City ordinance restricting development on one undeveloped parcel in agricultural area for 10 years does not violate equal protection. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 8, 2011 | |
A127888
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Thorstrom v. Thorstrom
Existence of implied easement for use of well does not preclude each party's entitlement to reasonable use consistent with volume of water available. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 29, 2011 | |
C065630
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Herrera v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.
Court errs in granting summary judgment based on taking judicial notice of recorded public documents with contents that remained in dispute. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 28, 2011 | |
B220875
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Tashakori v. Lakis
Equitable easement is proper where land is accessible only through neighbor’s driveway and relative harm to driveway owner is minor. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 21, 2011 | |
B223447
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Ferguson v. Avelo Mortgage LLC
Dismissal of quiet title claim is proper where plaintiff fails to plead tender and there is no evidence of procedural error in foreclosure sale. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 20, 2011 | |
G044185
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Sui v. Price
Homeowner fails to state breach of contract claim, which alleged that homeowners' association's prohibition of inoperable vehicles discriminated against him. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 20, 2011 | |
A127935
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Cleary v. County of Alameda
County's plan to reduce grants to general assistance recipients based on failure by landlords to provide tax identification numbers is unlawful. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 19, 2011 | |
D057304
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Haro v. City of Solana Beach
Action challenging City’s housing element is untimely because complaint was filed over year after City’s final action, regardless of which limitations period applies. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 14, 2011 | |
D056737
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Galardi Group Franchise & Leasing LLC v. City of El Cajon
Agreement between franchisor and franchisee waiving franchisee’s right to goodwill compensation intends to benefit franchisor, not subsequent condemning agency. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 8, 2011 | |
A126145
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Diamond Heights Village Association Inc. v. Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corp.
Court errs in voiding non-party’s interest in contested property after non-party had obtained previous summary judgment regarding such interest. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 8, 2011 | |
B223447
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Ferguson v. Avelo Mortgage LLC
Dismissal of quiet title claim is proper where plaintiff fails to plead tender and there is no evidence of procedural error in foreclosure sale. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 2, 2011 | |
H034883
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Creative Ventures LLC v. Jim Ward & Associates
Investors who never negotiated to become holders of promissory note cannot be ‘holders in due course’ exempt from usury liability. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 1, 2011 | |
A127971
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Kaufman v. Goldman
New tenancy is not created where landlord refused to cash rent checks and told tenant to vacate property pursuant to previous settlement agreement. |
Real Property |
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May 19, 2011 | |
G043402
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Munoz v. MacMillan
Tenant is entitled to seek compensation from landlord for losses incurred after enforcement of erroneous initial judgment in unlawful detainer action. |
Real Property |
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May 16, 2011 | |
D057304
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Haro v. City of Solana Beach
Action challenging City’s housing element is untimely because complaint was filed over year after City’s final action, regardless of which limitations period applies. |
Real Property |
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May 13, 2011 | |
A125875
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The Grubb Co. Inc. v. Dept. of Real Estate
State Real Estate Commissioner may not discipline real estate licensee based on judgment not procured by clear and convincing evidence. |
Real Property |
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May 5, 2011 | |
137orig
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State of Montana v. State of Wyoming
Under doctrine of appropriation, senior water users may improve irrigation systems if there is no change in amount of water diverted. |
Real Property |
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May 3, 2011 | |
D056599
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Vanderpol v. Starr
Row of trees erected to annoy adjoining property owners constitutes 'structure in nature of fence' for purposes of 'spite fence' statute. |
Real Property |
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May 3, 2011 | |
G043569
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The Main Street Plaza v. Cartwright & Main LLC
Property owner claiming prescriptive easement for driving rights does not have to show payment of taxes assessed on railway easement for railway purposes. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 28, 2011 | |
G043073
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Barry v. OC Residential Properties LLC
Expenses paid for repair work and interest on foreclosure sale are properly included in redemption price for unit in common interest development. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 26, 2011 | |
D056599
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Vanderpol v. Starr
Row of trees erected to annoy adjoining property owners constitutes 'structure in nature of fence' for purposes of 'spite fence' statute. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 24, 2011 | |
D056599
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Vanderpol v. Starr
Row of trees erected to annoy adjoining property owners constitutes 'structure in nature of fence' for purposes of 'spite fence' statute. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 17, 2011 | |
B225082
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City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Plotkin)
Inverse condemnation claim against city fails where property owners were unable to show plan to use land for public purpose. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 12, 2011 | |
A127476
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Morrison v. Vineyard Creek
Tenant is not entitled to attorney fees following settlement with landlord whereby landlord allowed tenant to operate day care facility in apartment. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 31, 2011 | |
A128121
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Wollmer v. City of Berkeley (R.B. Tech Center LP)
Approval of mixed-use affordable housing project does not violate state density bonus law where developer does not have to accept rent cap. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 31, 2011 | |
B219372
|
Smith v. Home Loan Funding Inc.
Court properly finds loan officer acted as mortgage broker, not just mortgage lender, after stating to borrower he would ‘shop’ loan around. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 30, 2011 | |
C062389
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Ferwerda v. Bordon
Attorney fee provision later published by subdivision committee, but not contained under subdivision’s covenants, conditions, and restrictions, is not enforceable against homeowner. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 28, 2011 |