| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C046871
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Titus v. Thomas
Trial court will reconsider whether worker maintaining fire roads is liable for death of fellow worker. |
Torts |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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C045239
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Wentland v. Wass
Litigation privilege does not apply to particular action for breach of contract. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-35161
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Morrison v. Mahoney
State did not waive its defenses to prisoner's habeas petition by failing to raise them in initial motion to dismiss. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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B173126
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People v. Gonzalez
Denial of defendant's request for continuance is proper when defendant had ample notice of prosecution witness's testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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A100310
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Dixon v. City of Livermore
There is no substantial evidence to support finding that air show management company's negligent acts or omissions caused helicopter crash. |
Torts |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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G034454
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In re Gregory A.
Parent's failure to challenge finding of adoptabilty in juvenile court is not waiver to later challenge on appeal. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-16556
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands may not assert title to submerged lands off its coast. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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G031641
|
In re Wagner
Placing probationer in custody for one month for failing to cooperate with judicial assistant violated due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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B173781
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People v. Butler
Admission of prior inconsistent statements by witnesses who neither defended nor explained statements did not violate Confrontation Clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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B172508
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People v. Cross
Patient confined to mental institution after committing homicide should be granted outpatient status and placed in skilled nursing facility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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A104946
|
Joseph v. San Francisco Housing Authority
Enforcement of judgment against local agency claiming lack of funds was not 'futile act.' |
Government |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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G033549
|
Boelts v. City of Lake Forest
Amendment to redevelopment that added eminent domain power warranted new findings of blight under Community Redevelopment Law. |
Government |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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D043829
|
H.N. & Frances Berger Foundation v. City of Escondido
Rent control board's method for determining rent increase failed to consider fair rate of return. |
Real Property |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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C045720
|
Allied Fire Protection v. Diede Construction Inc.
Doctrine of res judicata does not bar fraud claim where plaintiff discovered facts after it filed breach of contract complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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H026628
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Moreno v. City of King
City's termination of its finance director is null and void because it violated Brown Act. |
Government |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-55830
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Citizens for Honesty and Integrity in Regional Planning
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | ||
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03-17068
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Jackson v. CA Dept. of Mental Health
Petitioner who recommitted himself as sexually violent predator does not have standing to challenge prior commitment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-55216
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Ford v. MCI Communications
ERISA claims may not be brought against insurer who merely controls administration of disability plan. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-71908
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Abbott v. IRS
There was no credible evidence that attorney failed to properly represent estate in tax court while also working for IRS. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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02-71267
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Arulampalam v. Gonzales
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | ||
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03-35612
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Portland Adventist Medical Center v. Thompson
Hospitals were entitled to reimbursement from federal agency for providing services to low-income populations. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-16968
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Koch v. Schriro
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | ||
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03-35093
|
Lasar v. Ford Motor Company
Court must give specific notice that it is considering lifetime ban on attorney appearing pro hac vice. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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99-99022
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Garceau v. Woodford
Order |
|
Aug. 23, 2005 | ||
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03-10313
|
U.S. v. Woods
District court failed to determine whether retroactive application of procedural rule was 'just and practicable' to pending criminal case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-30285
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U.S. v. Rodriguez-Preciado
Failure to readminister Miranda warnings on second day of interrogation does not automatically render statements inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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00-57130
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Reyes v. Brown
Facts necessary to evaluate Eighth Amendment claim were not sufficiently developed before district court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-56618
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Horton v. Mayle
Defendant is entitled to habeas relief if prosecutor failed to disclose deal between police and star witness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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04-15053
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High v. Ignacio
Nevada's statute of limitations for initiating petition for post-conviction relief was properly applied to petitioner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2005 | |
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03-55166
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. Lockyer
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2005 |