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Patel v. Liebermensch
Appellate court errs by failing to enforce straightforward option contract.
Real Property Dec. 23, 2008
People v. Manfredi
Simultaneous possession of multiple child pornography materials at same location must be charged as one criminal offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 23, 2008
V.S. v. Allenby
Writ of mandamus is issued to compel Dept. of Social Services to comply with Welfare and Institutions Code requirements.
Family Law Dec. 23, 2008
Williams v. Gerber Products Co.
Court improperly dismisses class action plaintiffs' claim that Gerber deceptively packages and markets Fruit Juice Snacks to mislead reasonable consumer.
Civil Procedure Dec. 23, 2008
Estate of Mooney
Under antilapse statue, bequest passes to issue of predeceased beneficiary by representation.
Probate and Trusts Dec. 23, 2008
Preminger v. Peake
Regulation denying entry of democratic party affiliates for purpose of registering veterans to vote does not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Dec. 23, 2008
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Sizzler USA Real Property Inc.
Failure to obtain full amount of insurance specified in lease did not void subrogation waiver.
Contracts Dec. 22, 2008
Party City Corp. v. Superior Court (Palmer)
Zip codes do not fall within definition of 'personal identification information' for purposes of Song-Beverly Credit Card Act.
Business Law Dec. 22, 2008
Kleffman v. Vonage Holdings Corp.
Order
Dec. 22, 2008
R.C., a Minor
Sufficient evidence exists to support court's finding that child exposed to drugs during pregnancy is adoptable.
Family Law Dec. 22, 2008
Ontiveros v. 24 Hour Fitness Corp.
Fitness center defeats product liability claim brought by member who sustained injuries on stair step machine.
Torts Dec. 22, 2008
American Civil Rights Foundation v. Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD's Magnet and PWT programs are beyond reach of Prop. 209's ban against discrimination in public education.
Education Dec. 22, 2008
Moghadam v. Regents of the University of California
Student exam is not 'personal record' protected under Information Practices Act.
Education Dec. 22, 2008
Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion by imposing sanctions for attorney's violation of protective order.
Civil Procedure Dec. 22, 2008
UAS Management Inc. v. Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Tying sales of outpatient services with inpatient services over which hospital had monopoly in geographic market violated Cartwright Act.
Antitrust Dec. 19, 2008
Employers Mutual Casualty Co. v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Trial court correctly holds that insurer was required to contribute toward payment of statutory attorney fees.
Insurance Dec. 19, 2008
Vasquez v. State of California
Plaintiff who obtained stipulated injunction in 'non-catalyst' case did not have to make prelitigation settlement demands to recover attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Dec. 19, 2008
People v. Mentch
Primary caregiver defense does not protect supplier of medical marijuana who only sporadically took patients to medical appointments.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2008
City of Tulare v. Superior Court (M.C.)
Second 'Pitchess' motion is subject to same notice requirements as first properly noticed motion.
Government Dec. 19, 2008
In re Franklin
Petitioner is granted habeas corpus where he is no longer deemed sexually violent predator.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2008
The Termo Co. v. Luther (Hunt Petroleum (AEC) Inc.)
Trial court errs by applying substantial evidence standard in reviewing administrative decision related to fundamental vested right to operate oil wells.
Civil Procedure Dec. 19, 2008
In re David V.
Order
Dec. 19, 2008
People v. Mentch
Order
Dec. 19, 2008
Van Horn v. Watson
Good Samaritan who does not render emergency medical care is subject to liability for harm caused plaintiff.
Torts Dec. 19, 2008
Conservatorship of George H.
Court has no duty to instruct jury in conservatorship proceeding where civil procedural rules apply.
Conservatorship Dec. 18, 2008
Hertz Corp. v. WCAB
Finding of permanent total disability is improper where based on employee's inability to read and write English.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 18, 2008
People v. Martinez
Murder convictions are reversed where homicide is not natural and probable consequence of gang member's verbal challenge.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 18, 2008
Noelle M., a Minor
Minor who sells methadone pills at homecoming game may be sentenced to consecutive terms for each of five sales.
Juveniles Dec. 18, 2008
People v. Felix
Defendant's SVP status at time of trial does not require proof of recent overt act while offender was in custody.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 18, 2008
Compulink Management Center Inc. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Parties are required to arbitrate dispute involving attorney fees owed to insured for defense by independent counsel.
Insurance Dec. 18, 2008