| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-1193
|
New York v. Goldstein
Order |
|
May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-1210
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Beard v. Abdul-Salaam
Order |
|
May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-9806
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Goldwater v. Freigo
Order |
|
May 24, 2006 | ||
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05-10503
|
In re Barnett
Order |
|
May 24, 2006 | ||
|
C049391
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
A109876
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
G034799
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
A105383
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
C047659
|
Kephart v. Genuity Inc.
Employer will not be liable where intentional misconduct does not arise from activity of employer's enterprise. |
Torts |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
C049314
|
Barefield v. Washington Mutual Bank
Opposing party who deposited notice of its motion with overnight delivery carrier satisfied statutory service requirement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
B174944
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
A107227
|
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 |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
04-50425
|
U.S. v. Hagege
Court committed error in viewing U.S. Sentencing Guidelines as mandatory when sentencing defendant for fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2006 | |
|
S122590
|
Freeman on H.C.
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
B160528
|
Lyle v. Warner Brothers Television Productions
'Creative necessity' is not affirmative defense for sexual harassment that allegedly occurred on 'Friends' show. |
Employment Law |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
A098085
|
People v. Johnson
In suppression hearing, prosecution may present investigating officer's affidavit in lieu of live testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
C033758
|
Morning Star Co. v. State Board of Equalization
Tomato processing plant is subject to annual fines for generating hazardous waste under state law. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
A097749
|
People v. McGee
Defendant is entitled to jury trial on factual issues regarding prior convictions used to enhance sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
B158572
|
Avila v. Citrus Community College District
Community college may be sued for injuries sustained by student playing on college's baseball team. |
Torts |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
B160417
|
People v. Shabazz
Defendant sentenced to life without parole cannot receive enhancement of 25 years to life. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 23, 2006 | |
|
05-613
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Under Public Records Act, law enforcement agency may not require certain evidence to support requester's declaration that request is for journalistic purposes. |
Government |
|
May 22, 2006 | |
|
05-912
|
Estate of Lowe v. Apex Tax Investments, Inc.
Order |
|
May 22, 2006 | ||
|
A104822
|
San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798 v. City and County of San Francisco
City's determination of necessity to act beyond its scope of ordinary powers is subject to independent judicial review. |
Government |
|
May 22, 2006 | |
|
B183968
|
Mukthar v. Latin American Security Service
Under negligent undertaking doctrine, question of fact exists as to whether security company is liable for cashier's injuries. |
Torts |
|
May 19, 2006 | |
|
E031035
|
People v. Lewis
Opinion |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 2006 | |
|
S141177
|
Parker on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
May 18, 2006 | ||
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S142009
|
Capri v. L.A. Fitness
Order |
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May 18, 2006 |