| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S127535
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Bighorn-Desert View Qater Agency v. Beringson
Order |
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Oct. 15, 2006 | ||
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S045982
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People v. Avila
Capital defendant's claims of error in guilt and penalty phases of trial did not warrant reversal of murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 15, 2006 | |
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E039350
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E.H., a Minor
Mother's sufficiency of evidence challenge is rejected where court found Indian Child Welfare Act inapplicable to her minor child. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 15, 2006 | |
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S136070
|
Bernard v. Foley
Trust beneficiaries who were care custodians of decedent failed to rebut presumption that donative transfer was procured by undue influence. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Oct. 15, 2006 | |
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D047888
|
John M., a Minor
In child custody case, juvenile court improperly found that child's placement with father would be detrimental. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 15, 2006 | |
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04-16454
|
Stokes v. Schriro
Trial court committed 'Apprendi' error when it used judicial findings to increase defendant's sentence beyond statutory maximum. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2006 | |
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05-996
|
Marrama v. Citizens Bank of MA
Order |
|
Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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06-167
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Tilton, Sec., CA DOC v. Remeidio
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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05-380
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Gonzales, Att'y Gen. v. Carhart
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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05-1285
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Morris v. Tanner
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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06-162
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Cano v. Baker, Att'y Gen. of GA
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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06-195
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Saint Matthew's Churches v. USDC CD CA
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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06-5680
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Colida v. Masters
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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06-5791
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Minniecheske v. Tigerton, WI
Order |
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Oct. 10, 2006 | ||
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04-15595
|
AmerisourceBergen Corp. v. Dialysist West Inc.
District court did not err in holding plaintiff had no legal right to set-off particular claims against its other contractual claims. |
Contracts |
|
Oct. 9, 2006 | |
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S141541
|
Crawford v. Weather Shiled Mfg.
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2006 | ||
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S142028
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In re Charlotte D.
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2006 | ||
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S142211
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Mayer v. L&B Real Estate
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2006 | ||
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S142296
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In re Fernando R.
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2006 | ||
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S142209
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Prospect Medical Group v. Northridge Emergency Medical Group
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2006 | ||
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04-71717
|
Cisneros-Perez v. Gonzales
Conviction for simple battery does not qualify as crime of domestic violence that would render petitioner ineligible for cancellation of removal. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2006 | |
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05-1006
|
Opinion of Lockyer
College district governing board may renegotiate health benefits under collective bargaining agreement if board member is not part of decision-making process. |
Education |
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Oct. 5, 2006 | |
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B189637
|
Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Superior Court (Century Surety Co.)
Prima facie showing of coverage by insurer triggers its duty to defend and it bears burden to prove absence of actual coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 5, 2006 | |
|
B185725
|
City of Port Hueneme v. Oxnard Harbor District (Vancamp)
Harbor district properly acquired railway company where it was not required to obtain city's consent before acquisition. |
Government |
|
Oct. 5, 2006 | |
|
D046582a
|
People v. Misa
Trial court did not err in imposing serious felony prior enhancement twice on recidivist defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2006 | |
|
A111284
|
Jeffrey T., a Minor
Court's conclusion that it could not order juvenile's records sealed was proper where assault offense was committed past age of 14. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2006 | |
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04-55635
|
Elwood v. Drescher
In case involving conspiracy claims, award of attorney fees to pro se attorney-defendant is not proper. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 5, 2006 | |
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D047088
|
Brierton v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
DMV's suspension of driver's license did not violate separation of powers doctrine where term imposed was different from that in criminal case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 4, 2006 | |
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04-56682
|
Lively v. Wild Oats Markets Inc.
Forum defendant rule incorporated in 28 U.S.C. Section 1441(b) is procedural requirement where violation constitutes waivable nonjurisdictional defect. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 4, 2006 | |
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01-71051
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PUC v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In case involving challenges to orders issued by FERC, court preserves scope of existing refund proceedings and expands scope to include additional transactions. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 4, 2006 |