| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D046757
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People v. Goodwillie
Defendant's due process rights were violated when court misinformed him regarding eligibility for good behavior credits under plea bargain. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2007 | |
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03-56552
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Wallace v. City of San Diego
Substantial evidence supports jury's finding that employer took retaliatory actions against plaintiff in violation of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 14, 2007 | |
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06-427
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TN Secondary School Athletic Assn. v. Brentwood Academy
Order |
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Feb. 14, 2007 | ||
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05-16024
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Frantz v. Hazey
Order |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | ||
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F049231
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Ochoa v. Fordel Inc.
In disqualification of counsel case, attorney meets his burden of proving he was not exposed to confidential information material to plaintiffs' lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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C051224
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People v. Hernandez
Vehicle's display of facially valid temporary operating permits and lack of license plates does not give rise to reasonable suspicion to detain vehicle. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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D047894
|
Black Hills Investments Inc. v. Albertson's Inc.
Contracts violated law where they provided for sale of unsubdivided parcels before seller recorded parcel map in compliance with Subdivision Map Act. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
|
05-1113
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Opinion of Brown
Person may not simultaneously serve on board of directors of two distinct water districts whose interests are incompatible. |
Government |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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03-R-03557
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Rudnick v. State Bar
Petitioner seeking reinstatement to State Bar fails to satisfy burden of proof regarding rehabilitation. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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B186306
|
Castillo v. Express Escrow Co.
Escrow agent for mobile home sale must hold funds in escrow upon receiving written notice of dispute between buyer and seller. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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05-50624
|
U.S. v. Mercado
District court did not err in sentencing when it considered criminal activity which defendants had been charged in indictment but were acquitted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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S035348
|
People v. Smith
Conviction is proper where defendant never asked for attorney during interrogation where he admitted involvement in murders. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 13, 2007 | |
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S125677
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People v. Towne
Order |
|
Feb. 12, 2007 | ||
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06-8120
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Brendlin v. California
Order |
|
Feb. 12, 2007 | ||
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04-56957
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Diaz v. International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, Local 13
Court erroneously dismisses plaintiffs' claim against labor union for breach of duty of fair representation. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 9, 2007 | |
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05-50876
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U.S. v. Valle-Montalbo
Prior conviction for possessing methamphetamine for sale in violation of state statute is 'drug trafficking offense' for purposes of federal sentencing enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 9, 2007 | |
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03-36032
|
Hale v. Norton
National Park Service acted reasonably in requiring environmental assessment pursuant to National Environmental Policy Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Feb. 9, 2007 | |
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05-15360
|
Stephanie-Cardona v. Smith's Food and Drug Centers Inc.
In breach of contract case, plaintiff's notice of appeal is untimely where it did not satisfy 30-day filing requirement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 9, 2007 | |
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03-73999
|
Bravo-Pedroza v. Gonzales
Res judicata bars Secretary of Homeland Security from initiating second deportation case on basis of charge that could have been brought in first case. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 9, 2007 | |
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06-413
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Uttecht, Supt. WA v. Brown
Order |
|
Feb. 7, 2007 | ||
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B185339
|
Van Slyke v. Gibson
In real estate transaction case, sellers are not required to first seek mediation in order to recover attorney fees. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 7, 2007 | |
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H029791
|
Shisler v. Sanfer Sports Cars Inc.
Court lacks personal jurisdiction where car business incorporated in Florida did not have minimum contacts with California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 7, 2007 | |
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C051431
|
People v. Zackery
Information recorded by court clerk in minutes and abstract of judgment, which was inconsistent with judge's pronouncement of sentence, constitutes error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 7, 2007 | |
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C050829
|
Towns v. Davidson
Doctrine of primary assumption of risk precluded injured skier from recovering damages for injuries caused by ski resort employee. |
Torts |
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Feb. 7, 2007 | |
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S126664
|
Conservatorship of Ben C.
'Anders/Wende' procedures do not apply where conservatorship of person suffering from mental disorder is re-established. |
Conservatorship |
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Feb. 7, 2007 | |
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B190637
|
In re Walker
Relief granted where it is reasonably probable that verdict would have been different if evidence of intimate partner battering was introduced at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 7, 2007 | |
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06-278
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Morse v. Frederick
Order |
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Feb. 6, 2007 | ||
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B182153
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Hightower v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento
Plaintiff's lawsuit against Roman Catholic Bishop alleging childhood sexual abuse by priest is time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2007 | |
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A108176
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Robinzine v. Vicory
Denial of special motion to strike is not proper where plaintiff cannot establish prima facie case for malicious prosecution claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2007 | |
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A111421
|
Weber v. John Crane Inc.
Evidence that mesothelioma patient does not recall manufacturer's name, without more, is insufficient to establish that manufacturer did not cause his injuries. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2007 |