| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C048139
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People v. Rosen
Assault by public officer conviction stands where evidence of uncharged sexual offenses involving other victims was properly admitted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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B195835
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Mendoza v. State of California
Romero Act is unconstitutional because it undermines voters' right to elect Board of Education and transfers authority over schools to outside entities. |
Education |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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C052156
|
Amalgamated Bank v. Superior Court (Corinthian Homes)
Judgment creditor may not bring action to set aside sale in order to deny third party purchaser of interest in property. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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B180922
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People v. Bejarano
Defendant who intends to shoot rival gang member but kills another is not guilty of second degree felony murder under merger doctrine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 16, 2007 | |
|
G036259
|
Irvine v. Regents of the University of California
Organ recipient's allegations that no enforceable settlement had been reached with transplant program constitutes good cause under California Rules of Court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 16, 2007 | |
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06-9459
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Moore v. California
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-9543
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Johnson v. California
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-889
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Oklahoma v. Coddington
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-1107
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Perryman v. Democratic Nat'l Comm.
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-9452
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Allen v. Nevada
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-618
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Office of Senator Mark Dayton v. Hanson
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-10039
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In re Carter
Order |
|
Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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G036873
|
People v. Banks
Low income housing development belongs to Housing Authority, not real estate company, after tax deed is invalidated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | |
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06-9442
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Jorgensen v. California
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-899
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Fishing Vessel Chloe Z v. Matos
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-926
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Daewoo Motor America Inc. v. General Motors Corp.
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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06-9731
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Lindell v. Huibregtse
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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04-55122
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Sanchez v. County of San Diego
Order |
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Apr. 15, 2007 | ||
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A108641
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Professional Engineers in California Government v. Morales
Proposition 35 repeals portions of Government Code that restricted transportation agency's authority to contract with private architects and engineers. |
Government |
|
Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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F045226
|
People v. Superior Court (Vidal)
Incorrect legal standard was applied in measuring accused murderer's mental capacity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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C047502
|
People v. Barry Anderson
Jury may consider children's heightened risk of harm in determining whether defendant moved them substantial distance to constitute kidnapping for molestation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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05-35181
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Van Duyn v. Baker School District 5J
Only material failures to implement child's individualized education program will violate Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. |
Education |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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04-35131
|
United States v. 191.07 Acres of Land
Because stipulated dates of taking were prior to filing of declaration, district court correctly found issue of just compensation was part of inverse condemnation action. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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05-10322
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U.S. v. Heckenkamp
University network administrator's limited remote search of suspected hacker's computer is justified under 'special needs' exception to Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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05-35246
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Wiersma v. Bank of the West
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel lacks jurisdiction over appeal from secured status order previously dismissed for debtor's failure to prosecute. |
Bankruptcy |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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05-35323
|
Sentry Select Insurance Co. v. Royal Insurance Co. of America
Admiralty jurisdiction will not apply to indemnity claim if 'primary objective' of relevant insurance policy was not to provide coverage for maritime operations. |
Maritime Law |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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06-16308
|
Quarles v. Kane
Statutory amendment does not violate Ex Post Facto Clause where increase in restitution rate did not impose additional punishment on prisoner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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03-35724
|
Paolini v. Albertson's Inc.
Stock options do not constitute wages under Idaho state law. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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06-16345
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Consejo de Desarrollo Economico de Mexicali AC v. United States
Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 exempts canal lining project from plaintiffs' statutory claims. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 13, 2007 | |
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04-57007
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Hood v. Encinitas Union School District
District court did not commit clear error in finding student was not legally entitled to receive publicly-funded special education services. |
Education |
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Apr. 13, 2007 |