| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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07-1114
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Cone v. Bell, Warden
Order |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | ||
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07-1239
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Winter, Sec. of Navy v. Natural Resources
Order |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | ||
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07-1122
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Arizona v. Johnson
Order |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | ||
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07-8521
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Harbison v. Bell, Warden
Order |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | ||
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06-17083
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | |
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07-50000
|
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 | |
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C056084
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R.J., a Minor
Party seeking de facto parent status is not entitled to evidentiary hearing. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | |
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D051584
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | |
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07-1316
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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 |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | |
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G038816
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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 | |
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B192825
|
People v. Sons
Defendant's double jeopardy claim need not be reviewed where issue was previously decided in trial court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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C051311
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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 |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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B201604
|
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 |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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B194345
|
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 |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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07-56424
|
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 | |
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04-75903
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Leppind v. Mukasey
Order |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | ||
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06-50447
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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 |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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G038623
|
California National Bank v. Woodbridge Plaza
Pursuant to lease, bank's rent is prevailing rate paid by nearby financial institutions. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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G038749
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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 |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
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C054228
|
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 |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
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B200693
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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 |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
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C055050
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Campagnone v. Enjoyable Pools & Spas Service & Repairs
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | ||
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S144492
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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 |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
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S150806
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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 |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
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S150806
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Alcala v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | ||
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S144492
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Manta Management v. City of San Bernardino
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | ||
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S162655
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Goodman v. Lozano
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | ||
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S163430
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Keener v. Jeld-Wen Inc.
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | ||
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S162570
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Murray v. Alaska Airlines
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | ||
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S162647
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City of San Jose v. Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2008 |