| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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05-15605
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Brown v. Wilshire Credit Corp. (In re Brown)
Minute order granting motion for summary judgment is not final judgment triggering appeal. |
Bankruptcy |
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Apr. 27, 2007 | |
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H028513
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People v. Carlin
Defendant in sexually violent predator hearing is entitled to due process, but not jury instruction defining 'offending act' or regarding unanimity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 2007 | |
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A113878
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Hayden v. Robertson Stephens Inc.
Arbitration award need not be vacated for failure to disclose where arbitrator was not required to reveal employment relationship with bank. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 2007 | |
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G031636
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Balboa Island Village Inn Inc. v. Lemen
Order enjoining defendant from future utterance of adjudicated defamatory statements constitutes impermissible prior restraint. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 26, 2007 | |
|
S151027
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People v. Infante
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S143491
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Chambers v. Superior Court (San Diego Police Dept.)
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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B185735
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People v. Diaz
Maximum sentence judge may impose without additional findings is statutory mid-term sentence under Determinate Sentencing Law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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A114754
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Jaclyn S., a Minor
Drug-dependent mother loses parental rights to child, after failing to appear at court hearings. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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C051641
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Madden v. Del Taco Inc.
Allowing concrete trash container to block wheelchair access to Del Taco entrance is prima facie violation of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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S150748
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People v. Ayyar
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S151106
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People v. Stokes
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S150088
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Wright (Vernon) on H.C.
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S150229
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Barnett v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S140234
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Seegars on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S150797
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Shersher v. Superior Court (Microsoft)
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S150139
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Singler on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S149941
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Concerned McCloud Citizens v. McCloud Community Services District
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S150778
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Uphold Our Heritage v. Town of Woodside
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S139073
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Elkins v. Superior Court (Elkins)
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S150435
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Amelco Industries v. Automated Switching
Order |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S149688
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People v. Lopez
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 2007 | ||
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S132496
|
Troppman v. Valverde
Proof of actual driving, immediately before arrest for suspicion of driving under influence, is not required to suspend driver's license. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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S127904
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Balboa Island Village Inn Inc. v. Lemen
Defendant's right to free speech is not violated if she is prohibited from repeating statements that were determined at trial to be defamatory. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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A105287
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Troppman v. Gourley
License of suspected drunk driver who refused test can be suspended despite lack of proof of actual driving. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 26, 2007 | |
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B188991
|
Castillo v. Pacheco
Noisome outdoor fire conducted in furtherance of free exercise of religion is not protected activity for purposes of anti-SLAPP statute. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 25, 2007 | |
|
F050421
|
People v. Safety National Casualty Corp.
Bail is exonerated where bond terms only guarantee appearance through judgment and court continues truant on probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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b189383
|
People v. Smith
Deadly weapons enhancement may be applied to animal cruelty cases. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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F048765
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People v. Shadden
Defendant cannot be relieved of criminal responsibility by unilaterally giving himself permission to shoot car he owns jointly with girlfriend. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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H029808
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People v. Guess
Admission of preliminary hearing testimony into evidence allowed where witness is unavailable and defendant had opportunity to cross-examine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 25, 2007 | |
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H029043
|
Stonelight Tile Inc. v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
In insurance case, California Insurance Guarantee Association prevails where plaintiff's loss is not 'covered claim'. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 25, 2007 |
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