| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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05-9996
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Hadley v. Fiss
Order |
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May 30, 2006 | ||
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05-998
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U.S. v. Resendiz-Ponce
Order |
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May 30, 2006 | ||
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H028633
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Singhania v. Uttarwar
Employee shareholders cannot avoid bar of Corporations Code Section 1312(a) after completion of merger where information statement provided notice of dissenters' rights. |
Corporations |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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B183517
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Aaliyah R., a Minor
Termination of parental rights was proper upon finding child was adoptable by clear and convincing evidence. |
Family Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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D045636
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People v. Rubics
Restitution to victim's family was proper in hit and run case because loss was incurred as result of commission of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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H028804
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Marriage of Campbell
Spouse's attempt to remarry prior to judgment dissolving existing marriage did not terminate other spouse's obligation to pay support. |
Family Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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C046252
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L.V., a Minor
Although natural parents could provide food, clothing and shelter, it was in minor's best interest not to terminate guardianship. |
Family Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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B180220
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SJP Limited Partnership v. City of Los Angeles
Attorney affidavit of fault is competent if signed by attorney representing client in another action. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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F046238
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People v. Lee
Despite being inmate himself, offender was properly convicted of conspiracy to furnish controlled substance to persons in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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D045798
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Progressive Concrete Inc. v. Parker
Failure of employer to post undertaking pending appeal of Labor Commission award did not divest court of jurisdiction. |
Labor Law |
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May 29, 2006 | |
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05-502
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Brigham City v. Stuart
Police may enter home without warrant when they have objectively reasonable belief that occupant is seriously injured or threatened with serious injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2006 | |
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05M82
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Gossage v. Washington
Order |
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May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-8820
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Lawrence v. Florida
Order |
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May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-1193
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New York v. Goldstein
Order |
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May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-1210
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Beard v. Abdul-Salaam
Order |
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May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-9806
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Goldwater v. Freigo
Order |
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May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-10503
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In re Barnett
Order |
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May 24, 2006 | ||
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C049391
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Kaufman & Broad Communities Inc. v. Performance Plastering Inc.
Recent amendment exempting insurers from criminal liability for providing defense to suspended corporation did not displace duty to intervene to protect interests. |
Insurance |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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A109876
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Howard S. Wright Construction Co. v. BBIC Investors
Anticipatory breach of design-build agreement resulted in construction company completing its contract and recording of its lien claim was not premature. |
Contracts |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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G034799
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People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co.
Appeal from order denying motion to set aside summary judgment on bail bond forfeiture did not automatically stay enforcement of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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A105383
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People v. Hiscox
Ex post facto claim is proper where prosecutor failed to establish that sentence statute was in effect at time of defendant's offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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C047659
|
Kephart v. Genuity Inc.
Employer will not be liable where intentional misconduct does not arise from activity of employer's enterprise. |
Torts |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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B179854
|
Overton v. Walt Disney Co.
Employer was not required to compensate employees for travel time where use of parking lot shuttle bus was not mandatory. |
Employment Law |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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C049314
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Barefield v. Washington Mutual Bank
Opposing party who deposited notice of its motion with overnight delivery carrier satisfied statutory service requirement. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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B174944
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Davis v. Newmar Corp.
Denial of manufacturer's motion to dismiss is not proper because Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies only to vehicles sold in California. |
Contracts |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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A107227
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City and County of San Francisco v. Ballard
Award of attorney fees under particular provision of State Housing Law is only permitted in receivership proceedings. |
Attorneys |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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04-50425
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U.S. v. Hagege
Court committed error in viewing U.S. Sentencing Guidelines as mandatory when sentencing defendant for fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 24, 2006 | |
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S122590
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Freeman on H.C.
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 23, 2006 | |
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B160528
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Lyle v. Warner Brothers Television Productions
'Creative necessity' is not affirmative defense for sexual harassment that allegedly occurred on 'Friends' show. |
Employment Law |
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May 23, 2006 | |
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A098085
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People v. Johnson
In suppression hearing, prosecution may present investigating officer's affidavit in lieu of live testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 23, 2006 |