| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D045266
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Kolender v. San Diego County Civil Service Commission (Salenko)
Civil service commission did not abuse its discretion in modifying discipline of police sergeant. |
Government |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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C044702
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People v. Accredited Surety and Casualty Co.
Surety's motion to vacate forfeiture of bail bond is denied for citing inapplicable statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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A105673
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Jones v. John Crane, Inc.
Order |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | ||
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B176381
|
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Johnson & Johnson
Consent judgment that prohibits exonerated defendants from committing future violations must be vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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03-71837
|
Jiang v. Gonzales
Petitioner who was 'arriving alien' was not eligible to renew his application for adjustment of status during removal proceedings. |
Immigration |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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04-30202
|
U.S. v. Dare
Imposition of mandatory minimum sentence using preponderance of evidence standard did not violate convict's constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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02-56210
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Jackson v. Roe
District court will reconsider whether to stay proceedings on petitioner's 'mixed' habeas petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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C048260
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People v. Buser
Imposition of upper term sentence did not violate defendant's Sixth Amendment right to jury trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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B182354
|
Grahm v. Superior Court (Zohar)
California court retained jurisdiction over child custody action when one parent continued to reside in state. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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02-30216
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U.S. v. Lynch
Order |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | ||
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A110492
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In re Phelon
Convict's pre-sentence credits may not be limited based on convictions for which punishment was stayed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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D045894
|
T.R., a Minor
Stepfather, who is registered sex offender, did not meet criteria for presumed father status. |
Family Law |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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G034719
|
Villacreses v. Molinari
Parties' failure to enter cognizable arbitration agreement rendered judgment confirming arbitration award void. |
Contracts |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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B174674
|
Trancas Property Owners Association v. City of Malibu (Trancas-PCH)
City may not enter into settlement agreement with developer in which it agrees to exempt developer from zoning provisions. |
Government |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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C049254
|
Aryanna C., a Minor
Father's failure to abide by reunification plan warranted termination of services prior to six-month review hearing. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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05-35005
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Santiago v. Rumsfeld
Soldier whose enlistment was involuntarily extended under 'stop-loss' policy is not entitled to habeas relief. |
Government |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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03-71596
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Bona v. Gonzales
Regulation precluding aliens from applying for adjustment of status is invalid. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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04-10184
|
U.S. v. Cortez-Arias
State conviction for shooting at inhabited dwelling is 'crime of violence' under federal sentencing law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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03-16532
|
Holgate v. Baldwin
Defendant who moved for attorney sanctions one year after complaint was filed is not entitled to sanctions. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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03-10479
|
U.S. v. Brown
Government's failure to specify whether it is moving to dismiss counts with prejudice does not constitute breach of plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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05-55995
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Bush v. Cheaptickets
Class action commenced when it was filed, not removed, for purposes of Class Action Fairness Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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04-35229
|
State of Idaho Potato Commission v. G&T Terminal Packaging Inc.
No-challenge provision in certification mark licensing agreement between state agency and producer is unenforceable. |
Contracts |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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04-35115
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Harris v. Bankers Life and Casualty Co.
Notice of removability is determined through examination of four corners of applicable pleading. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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04-30094
|
U.S. v. Jensen
Information known by other officers may create probable cause for officer to arrest defendant under direction of other officers. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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03-35831
|
McFarland v. Norton
Quiet title action by party claiming easement on Glacier National Park does not accrue until National Park Service refuses access to road. |
Real Property |
|
Dec. 14, 2005 | |
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01-O-00379
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Wells v. State Bar
Attorney's unlicensed activities in other jurisdiction constituted unlawful practice of law, warranting suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 2005 | |
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04-1140
|
Martin v. Franklin Capital Corp.
Absent unusual circumstances, attorney fees should not be awarded under 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) when removing party had reasonable basis for removal. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 13, 2005 | |
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04-881
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Lockhart v. United States
Under Debt Collection Act of 1996, government may offset Social Security benefits to collect outstanding student loan debt. |
Government |
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Dec. 13, 2005 | |
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03-35853
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U.S. v. LaFromboise
Until district court enters amended judgment of conviction, defendant's motion for habeas relief is premature rather than untimely. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 13, 2005 | |
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S135231
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People v. Miller
Order |
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Dec. 13, 2005 |