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Cone v. Bell, Warden
Order
Jun. 24, 2008
Winter, Sec. of Navy v. Natural Resources
Order
Jun. 24, 2008
Arizona v. Johnson
Order
Jun. 24, 2008
Harbison v. Bell, Warden
Order
Jun. 24, 2008
Maney v. Kagenveama (In re Kagenveama)
Because debtor's projected disposable income was zero or less, applicable commitment period of five years did not apply.
Bankruptcy Jun. 24, 2008
U.S. v. Chapman
Although acts of civil disobedience are in opposition to officers, misdemeanor conviction for forcible resistance cannot stand due to lack of underlying assault.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 2008
R.J., a Minor
Party seeking de facto parent status is not entitled to evidentiary hearing.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 2008
In re Rothwell
Sanction imposed on inmate violated his constitutional rights where record shows he never possessed heroin-tainted postcard sent to him.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 24, 2008
Ryan v. United States (In re Ryan)
Exception to discharge for restitution or criminal fine included in sentence on debtor's conviction of crime does not cover costs of prosecution.
Bankruptcy Jun. 24, 2008
Medina v. Safe-Guard Products International Inc.
Where consumer buys insurance contract from unlicensed, out of state insurer, unfair competition claim fails in light of contract's enforceability.
Insurance Jun. 23, 2008
People v. Sons
Defendant's double jeopardy claim need not be reviewed where issue was previously decided in trial court.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 2008
Barnett v. Superior Court (People)
Penal Code Section 1054.9 addresses only pretrial discovery and is not invalid amendment to criminal discovery statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 23, 2008
Jorge G., a Minor
Juvenile court has temporary emergency jurisdiction over abandoned child but must vacate dispositional orders to allow proper service of parents in Mexico.
Family Law Jun. 23, 2008
Chen v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
Where settlement offer attempts disposal of claims beyond those at issue, defendant cannot recover postoffer costs after plaintiff wins less favorable judgment.
Insurance Jun. 23, 2008
Nelson v. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Preliminary injunction against NASA policy is erroneously denied where employee background investigation implicates right to informational privacy.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 2008
Leppind v. Mukasey
Order
Jun. 23, 2008
U.S. v. Mendoza
Defendant's speedy-trial right is violated where eight-year delay between indictment and arrest is result of government's negligence.
Corporations Jun. 23, 2008
California National Bank v. Woodbridge Plaza
Pursuant to lease, bank's rent is prevailing rate paid by nearby financial institutions.
Real Property Jun. 23, 2008
Roberts v. Assurance Company of America
Summary adjudication is correctly granted for defendants in insurance case where there are no triable issues of fact regarding liability coverage.
Insurance Jun. 23, 2008
People v. Wilkinson
Officers' search for sexual content in images not previously viewed by private citizen constitutes warrantless government search triggering Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2008
Farwell v. Sunset Mesa Property Owners Association Inc.
'Death knell' doctrine does not apply where demurrer with leave to amend is sustained and ability to file actions against individuals remains.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 2008
Campagnone v. Enjoyable Pools & Spas Service & Repairs
Order
Jun. 20, 2008
Manta Management Corp. v. City of San Bernardino
City is not liable for nightclub's lost profits where court breaks chain of causation by issuing injunction pursuant to unconstitutional zoning ordinance.
Civil Rights Jun. 20, 2008
Alcala v. Superior Court (People)
Murders are deemed connected in their commission pursuant to Penal Code Section 790(b) where victims in different counties had similar traits.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2008
Alcala v. S.C. (People)
Order
Jun. 20, 2008
Manta Management v. City of San Bernardino
Order
Jun. 20, 2008
Goodman v. Lozano
Order
Jun. 20, 2008
Keener v. Jeld-Wen Inc.
Order
Jun. 20, 2008
Murray v. Alaska Airlines
Order
Jun. 20, 2008
City of San Jose v. Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3
Order
Jun. 20, 2008