| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-16812
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United States v. Orr Water Ditch Co.
State Engineer appears to have demanded more than clear and convincing evidence, as required, in evaluating forfeiture and abandonment of water rights. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 10, 2001 | |
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00-2072
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U.S. v. Lot Numbered One (1) of the Lavaland Annex
Motel owner who did not profit from drug activity on property is entitled to new trial to defend forfeiture action. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 9, 2001 | |
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F029415
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Hensley v. McSweeney
In case involving fraud by fiduciary, proper measure of damages is out-of-pocket damages and not benefit of bargain damages. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 6, 2001 | |
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D035139
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Bratcher v. Buckner
Court may order sale to satisfy judgment lien if any amount will remain after paying prior obligations to partially satisfy judgment. |
Real Property |
|
Sep. 6, 2001 | |
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00CA0445
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Baseline Farms Two v. Hennings
Water quality control act does not create special statutory right to preliminary injunction. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 5, 2001 | |
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26406-4-II
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Iron Gate Partners v. Dept. of Transportation
Access Permit not considered revoked when hearing and evidence of accident frequency was not provided prior to building median. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 24, 2001 | |
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D034864
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Ferrell v. County of San Diego
Owner of property being taken or damaged by public entity has duty to take reasonable steps to minimize loss. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 21, 2001 | |
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B147202
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County of San Luis Obispo v. Superior Court (Munari)
Loss of property through foreclosure prevents petitioner from obtaining relief and establishing interest in land by administrative mandate. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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46227-0-I
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Estate of Spahi v. Hughes Northwest
Reversal of quiet title action due to procedural error will not defeat property interest of 'good faith purchaser.' |
Real Property |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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00-0500
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Horton v. Mitchell
Residents of subdivision could not build road over lot in subdivision when restrictions only allowed for construction of single family homes. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 7, 2001 | |
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26280-1-II
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Riley v. Andres
Sufficient impeaching evidence was presented to avoid summary judgment in adverse possession action. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 5, 2001 | |
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47102-3-I
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United Savings & Loan v. Pallis
Bank is not entitled to foreclose on property because it made loan during dispute over ownership of property. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 5, 2001 | |
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25701-7-II
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Ripley v. Grays Harbor County
County is not liable after road improvements increased flow of water onto homeowners' property. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 5, 2001 | |
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D034398
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Hicks v. E.T. Legg & Associates
Serial postponements of foreclosure sales do not violate legislative intent or implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 23, 2001 | |
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B137132
|
First Commercial Mortgage Co. v. Reece
Defendant who overestimated property value to obtain loan may be liable for fraud despite recovery of full loan amount at foreclosure sale. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 23, 2001 | |
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19188-5-III
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Richardson v. Cox
Dedication to county for access easement found invalid because not signed by all parties holding ownership interest. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 22, 2001 | |
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B139852
|
Sanwa Bank of California v. Chang
Discharge of husband's debts in bankruptcy doesn't have injunctive effect on any pre-bankruptcy community property not included in estate. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 19, 2001 | |
|
G026984
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Vallely Investments LP v. Bancamerica Commercial Corp.
Tenant who received assignment of lease is liable to property owner after foreclosure of mortgage. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 17, 2001 | |
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B142193
|
Lo v. Jensen
Sale of property may be set aside when two buyers combine to restrict competition and purchase property at inadequate price. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 17, 2001 | |
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99-35887
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In re 2.6 Acres of Land
In determining prevailing party in just-compensation case, court must look to highest land value offered by any witness, including landowner. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 17, 2001 | |
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99-56366
|
Stewart Title Guaranty Co. v. Park
Title insurance company satisfying its obligations to its insured following broker's embezzlement is not entitled to payment from Real Estate Recovery Fund. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 16, 2001 | |
|
18951-1-III
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Sunderland Family Treatment Services v. City of Pasco
City's regulatory scheme for special use permit violates Washington Housing Policy Act. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 15, 2001 | |
|
A089834
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Merritt v. City of Pleasanton
Local referendum preventing prezoning of unincorporated land in city's sphere of influence was not inconsistent with city's general plan. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 12, 2001 | |
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99CA2111
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Mortgage Investments Corp. v. Battle Mountain Corp.
Claim to foreclose on a deed of trust barred by six-year statute of limitations. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 11, 2001 | |
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99CA1955
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Stuart v. D'Ascenz
Right of first refusal in lease agreement does not constitute a purchase option. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
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B138366
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Echevarrieta v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City ordinance that regulates foliage heights doesn't constitute governmental taking without just compensation. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
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B143615
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Save the Sunset Strip Coalition v. City of West Hollywood
In changing existing road into cul-de-sac, city isn't required to find road is no longer needed for vehicular traffic. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
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D036319
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Israni v. Superior Court (In re City of San Diego)
Property owner is not entitled to postponement of condemnation because city demonstrated urgent need for property. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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00-16123
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Baby Tam & Co. Inc. v. City of Las Vegas
City's refusal to grant license to adult bookstore was valid where zoning and licensing laws supporting decision were constitutional. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B135879
|
Coalition Advocating Legal Housing Options v. City of Santa Monica
Zoning ordinance that prescribes who may occupy second-units in single family homes is unconstitutional. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 28, 2001 |
