| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S026223
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People v. Smith
Evidence of defendant's mental illness may be admitted as aggravating factor if it relates to circumstances of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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02-99002
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Daniels v. Woodford
Convict sentenced to death was denied constitutional right to counsel at both guilt and penalty phases of trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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A106784
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I.G., a Minor
Indian Child Welfare Act notice requirement is not met by correspondence sent to tribes but not introduced in evidence. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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04-623
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Gonzales v. Oregon
Controlled Substances Act does not allow Attorney General to prohibit physician-assisted suicide permitted under Oregon law. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Feb. 1, 2006 | |
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05-8639
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Allen v. Ornoski
Order |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | ||
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04-1186
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Wachovia Bank, National Association v. Schmidt
For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, federally chartered national bank is citizen only of state in which its main office is located. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | |
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04-1332
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Will v. Hallock
Collateral order doctrine does not apply where asserted right against trial is based upon defense akin to claim preclusion or res judicata. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | |
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04-52
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Rice v. Collins
Trial court's ruling that prosecutor's challenge to African-American juror was race-neutral was not result of unreasonable factual determination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | |
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04-1144
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Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Invalidating statute that regulates access to abortion in medical emergencies, in its entirety, is not always justified. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | |
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05A684
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Donahue, Comm'r, IN DOC v. Bieghler
Order |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | ||
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05-8824
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Bieghler v. Indiana
Order |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | ||
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B160571
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People ex rel Lockyer v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
California law restricting distribution of cigarettes on public grounds is not pre-empted by Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 1, 2006 | |
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03-10439
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U.S. v. Ogles
Order |
|
Feb. 1, 2006 | ||
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F046860
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Neilson v. City of California City
California Constitution does not prohibit city's special flat-rate parcel tax on mere ownership of real property. |
Taxation |
|
Jan. 31, 2006 | |
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G034640
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RLH Industries Inc. v. SBC Communications Inc.
Commerce Clause does not bar application of California antitrust law to out-of-state anticompetitive conduct that causes injury in California. |
Antitrust |
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Jan. 31, 2006 | |
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B176953
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Colgan v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc.
Summary adjudication of liability under False Advertising Law is proper where tools represented as made in United States had parts made abroad. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 31, 2006 | |
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05A692
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Rutherford v. Crosby, Sec., FL DOC
Order |
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Jan. 31, 2006 | ||
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B181878
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Burkle v. Burkle
Family Code section allowing divorcing spouse to seal pleadings that list identifying financial information violates First Amendment. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 31, 2006 | |
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C048162
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City of Stockton v. Superior Court (Civil Partners Stockton)
Party's complaint against city is barred by its failure to present contract and tort claims under Government Claims Act before filing suit. |
Government |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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B161255
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Marriage of McTiernan
Business and Professions Code provisions endow business and not person with capacity to generate goodwill. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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A109750
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Gina S., a Minor
Juvenile court's denial of access to documents that minor's mother needed to pursue civil action was improper. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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G035299
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Behniwal v. Superior Court (Mix)
Prospective condo buyers have at least probably valid claim so that trial court must vacate order expunging notice of lis pendens. |
Real Property |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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G034074
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Behniwal v. Mix
Sellers' signatures on disclosure statements ratified their agent's act in entering into transaction for sale of home. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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A109703
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David S., a Minor
Weapon prohibition condition was statutorily mandated upon minor for committing battery on school employee. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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B170281
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People v. Palmer
Enhancement for discharging firearm applies even though injury at issue is broken ankle resulting from victim's evasive action. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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B175025
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Raghavan v. Boeing Co.
In all cases of alleged defamation, truth of offensive statements or communication is complete defense. |
Torts |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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G034479
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Life Care Centers of America v. CalOptima
County organized health system may adopt and apply time limit for submission of treatment authorization requests. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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A108615
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Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians v. Superior Court (McAllister)
Tribe's sovereign immunity from breach of contract suit was not undermined by arbitration clause in contracts. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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B174017
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Parkview Villas Association Inc. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Defendant is not entitled to summary judgment despite plaintiff failing to file adequate separate statement of undisputed material facts where notice otherwise existed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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B175580
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California Oak Foundation v. City of Santa Clarita (Gate King Properties)
Trial court erred when denying petition to order city to set aside its certification of final environmental impact report. |
Environmental Law |
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Jan. 30, 2006 |