| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S055130
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People v. Morgan
In death penalty case, simple kidnapping conviction is reversed where no guidance was provided to jury on 'substantial distance'. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2007 | |
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C054446
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Angel S., a Minor
Although statutory procedures for notice and termination of guardianship were not followed, errors do not compel reversal. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 14, 2007 | |
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C054130
|
People v. Young
Trial court may reopen closing arguments in effort to break jury deadlock. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 14, 2007 | |
|
G038332
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Mark A., a Minor
Court commits harmless error in ordering father to testify after he asserted Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 14, 2007 | |
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07-56157
|
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. v. Winter
Order |
|
Nov. 14, 2007 | ||
|
G037410
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Mercury Casualty Co. v. Scottsdale Indemnity Co.
Allegedly self-interested conduct by insurer in lobbying for passage of certain bill is insufficient basis for invalidating resultant legislation. |
Insurance |
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Nov. 14, 2007 | |
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05-15507
|
California Pro-Life Council Inc. v. Randolph
Political Reform Act's requirement to disclose defined contributions is narrowly tailored but additional duties imposed on California Pro-Life Council are not. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 14, 2007 | |
|
F050831
|
People v. Lopez
Trial court did not err in admitting prior act evidence even though act did not result in conviction of sexual offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 14, 2007 | |
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06-1195
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Boumediene v. Bush
Order |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | ||
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07-6534
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Glenn v. Batts
Order |
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Nov. 13, 2007 | ||
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06-1717
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Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff
Order |
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Nov. 13, 2007 | ||
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07-102
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Randolph v. Raygoza
Order |
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Nov. 13, 2007 | ||
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07-319
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Titelman v. Titelman
Order |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | ||
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06-56937
|
Calderon v. IBEW Local 47
Judge improperly dismisses case where plaintiff's counsel did not appear at hearing because he did not see notice sent only via email. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | |
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06-16154
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Busch v. Woodford
Order |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | ||
|
A114235
|
People v. Garry
Drug evidence seized from defendant whom officer bathes in police light and rushes toward with questions must be suppressed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | |
|
E041312
|
Ste. Marie v. Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District (Mt. San Jacinto Community College District)
Acquisition of real property by Park and Open Space District ‘dedicates’ such land for purposes of use as park or open-space. |
Real Property |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | |
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C054280
|
People v. Hebert
In drug case, enhanced punishment for failure to appear is not proper where it was not part of plea bargain. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 13, 2007 | |
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F050331
|
People v. Ibarra
Defendant unsuccessfully challenges jury instructions' addition of emotional distress element to assault and failure to define causation of 'credible threat' in stalking. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2007 | |
|
D050407
|
Alexandria M., a Minor
Because custody with either parent posed no risk to children, juvenile court abused its discretion in rejecting parents' custody and visitation settlement agreement. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 13, 2007 | |
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A113341
|
Ortega v. Contra Costa Community College District
Employee’s utilization of grievance procedure created by collective bargaining agreement does not bar him from pursuing judicial relief. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 12, 2007 | |
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C053253
|
Sager v. County of Yuba
Court misapplies standard of review in overturning finding that officer is unfit for duty. |
Government |
|
Nov. 12, 2007 | |
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B196455
|
State of California ex rel. Metz v. Farmers Group Inc.
Automobile insurer and affiliated agents are not subject to qui tam action based on mishandling of vehicle owner's total loss claim. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 12, 2007 | |
|
B201251
|
Commission on Judicial Performance v. Superior Court (Davidson)
Commission on Judicial Performance's records are not subject to discovery by means of 'Pitchess' motion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2007 | |
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E042080
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Barragan v. Lopez
In wrongful life case, plaintiffs fail to show doctor had duty to advise their mother of her right to abortion. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 11, 2007 | |
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C054589
|
People v. Presley
California’s public notification requirements for sex offender registrants are not punitive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2007 | |
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B198662
|
People v. Forrester
Amended statute extending maximum period in which to use prior DUI conviction for enhanced punishment does not violate ex post facto clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2007 | |
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A113310
|
People v. Dillon
Transaction between owner and third party is necessary to sustain conviction for making property available for manufacturing, storing, or distributing controlled substance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 11, 2007 | |
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05-15640
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Montalvo v. Spirit Airlines
Passengers' claim that airlines failed to warn about risk of developing deep vein thrombosis is pre-empted by FAA. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 11, 2007 | |
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05-56439
|
Doran v. 7-Eleven Inc.
Plaintiff may conduct discovery to find additional barriers and seek relief for all barriers related to his specific disability in one ADA action. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 11, 2007 |