| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F045300
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People v. Ribera
Anal penetration through clothing is considered sodomy in violation of Penal Code. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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C049391
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Kaufman & Broad Communities Inc. v. Performance Plastering Inc.
Court may take judicial notice of official committee and bill reports that constitute legislative history of tax code. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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B178488
|
Kenneth S., a Minor
Juvenile questioned alone in room in police station to which he came voluntarily was not in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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B183034
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Burdusis v. Superior Court (Rent-A-Center Inc.)
Where proceeding did not address merits, there is no basis for filing peremptory challenge. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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B171789
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Quintanilla v. Dunkelman
Physician's failure to discuss and advise patient of adverse results of surgery resulted in lack of informed consent. |
Torts |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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A106600
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Estate of Hughes
Probate court may not guess at future income tax consequences for some beneficiaries and impose current charges to others to ameliorate consequences. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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B175020
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Underwood v. Corsino
Statutory authority for abatement of rent only exists for successful residential tenant, not commercial tenant. |
Real Property |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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B179237
|
Medical Staff of Doctors Medical Center in Modesto v. Kamil
Clause requiring arbitration of any dispute concerning terms of service agreement does not apply to defamation claim. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
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C041291
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Grupe Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Disclosure of expert witness' identity at close of discovery made his trial testimony admissible. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Dec. 29, 2005 | |
|
05-101
|
Bradshaw v. Richey
Court of appeal erred in holding that doctrine of transferred intent was inapplicable to aggravated felony murder under Ohio law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
|
04-712
|
Lincoln Property Co. v. Roche
Defendants may remove action on diversity basis if complete diversity between plaintiffs and defendants exists and no defendant is forum state citizen. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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A107219
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Murphy v. Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.
Trial court erred by addressing new claims not previously raised before Labor Commissioner. |
Labor Law |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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A107676
|
People v. Heath
Knowledge that firearm is loaded and operable is not required element of Health and Safety Code Section 11370.1(a). |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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05-207
|
Opinion of Lockyer
State television and video acts are not pre-empted by federal law insofar as they apply to satellite service providers. |
Constitutional Law |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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A106879
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Robertson v. Health Net of California Inc.
Arbitration clause that was not immediately above signature line of contract or prominently displayed was unenforceable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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G034254
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County of Orange v. Smith
Rental income was properly considered in calculating father's child support obligation. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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B176461
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The Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights v. Garamendi
Award of attorney fees was proper after intervenor's anti-SLAPP motion was deemed frivolous. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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B172083
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Colleen M. v. Fertility and Surgical Associates of Thousand Oaks
Fertility clinic may release patient's medical records to her ex-fiancee because she used his credit card to pay for treatment. |
Torts |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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A102858
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Concord Christian Center v. Open Bible Standard Churches
Church's attempt to disaffiliate itself from denomination was ineffective. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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C047314
|
Pallco Enterprises Inc. v. Beam
Outdoor Advertising Act allows advertiser 30 days to correct display that violates Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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B179588
|
Doe 2 v. Superior Court (Calkins)
Court must determine whether church member's statements to pastor were privileged as penitential communications before granting discovery requests. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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A111119
|
People v. Superior Court (Ferguson)
Person who flees from officer attempting lawful arrest can be charged with 'willful resistance.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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C044191
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People v. Smith
Court's failure to give unanimity instruction to jury during sexual abuse trial was prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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H027511
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Enea v. Superior Court (3-D)
Partners owe fiduciary duty to rent partnership property to themselves at fair market prices. |
Corporations |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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A108030
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People v. Maestas
Defendant's prior conviction for failure to appear was admissible at trial for impeachment purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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E034767
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People v. Delgadillo
Evidence that defendant had firearms at residence where he kept cash proceeds of methamphetamine manufacturing operation suffices for firearm enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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C048130
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Herzberg v. County of Plumas
Trial court properly concluded property owners could not plead regulatory taking claim as matter of law. |
Real Property |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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C048707
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People v. Harrisson
Condition of probation precluding possessor of child pornography from accessing Internet was not unduly restrictive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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S138802
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County of Orange v. Smith
Order |
|
Dec. 22, 2005 | ||
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S137923
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Quintanilla v. Dunkelman
Order |
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Dec. 22, 2005 |