| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S110887
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In re Reeves
Penal Code does not restrict offender's ability to earn worktime credit against concurrent sentence for non-violent offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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H025966
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Librers v. Black
Plaintiff had standing to bring action as 'presumed father' in paternity case. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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G033151
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People v. Flores
Firearm sentencing enhancement cannot be supported by showing that defendant killed his accomplice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B175620
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Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business v. County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors
County board of supervisors need not allow public comment on whether item should be placed on agenda. |
Government |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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D043571
|
People v. Tanner
Revocation of defendant's Proposition 36 probation was premature. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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D044973
|
Joshua G., a Minor
Relationship with parent who visits sporadically is not beneficial if children do not view parent in parental role. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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C047317
|
Bullard v. California State Automobile Association
Amendment that extends statute of limitations for uninsured motorist claims to two years is not retroactive. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B180471
|
Ytuarte v. Superior Court (Kashani)
Trial applied incorrect legal standard in deciding whether to reclassify case as unlimited civil action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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C044063
|
Barclay v. Jesse M. Lange Distributor Inc.
Owner of gasoline storage facility may be liable to injured worker for failing to provide fire extinguishers. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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S132144
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People v. Palacios
Order |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | ||
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E037183
|
In re Jonathon S.
Non-Indian parent has standing to raise claim under Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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F047602
|
People v. Tulare County Superior Court (Gregory)
Trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter any further orders on merits of case pending in state supreme court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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D044282
|
People v. Mateljan
Use of phlebotomists to draw blood from drunk driving suspects was lawful. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B173273
|
Woods v. Fox Broadcasting Sub. Inc.
Interference with contract claim may be asserted against party to contract. |
Torts |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B174899
|
Boyer v. Jensen
Plaintiff may not maintain claim against bankrupt tortfeasor merely to obtain judgment against tortfeasor's employer under theory of respondeat superior. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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C046442
|
Estate of Coleman
Former wife may not inherit decedent's property under will or act as trustee of trust incorporated by default clause of will. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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C034960
|
People v. Vo
Defendants who acted together to murder gang member and assault deputy were eligible for gang enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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F046430
|
In re Joshua J.
Unlawful search may not be justified by fact that juvenile was subject to search condition of which officers were totally unaware. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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G031747
|
People v. Miller
Search of probationer was valid even though guilty plea resulting in probation was later vacated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-16018
|
U.A. Local 342 Apprenticeship & Training Trust v. Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co. Inc.
Local labor agreement requiring fund contributions from employer shall be enforced. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-10654
|
United States v. Becerra-Garcia
Tribal rangers stop of trespassing van is reasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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02-72689
|
Li v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | ||
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04-15751
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Anderson v. Alameida
Counsel need not challenge admission of confession on right to counsel ground where confession occurred during extradition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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99-99018
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Williams v. Woodford
Opinion |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | ||
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03-55084
|
Katzir's Floor and Home Design Inc. v. M-MLS.com
Trial court's addition of parties to judgment violates due process. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-35548
|
Rivera v. Ashcroft
Jurisdiction exists to hear petitioner's claim of citizenship despite accepting deportation and waiving right to appeal immigration judge's decision. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-15958
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State of Montana v. Goldin (In re Pegasus Gold Corp.)
Bankruptcy courts have post-confirmation jurisdiction over claims that have close nexus to original bankruptcy proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-16112
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United States v. Fowler (In re Fowler)
Debtors' employment tax debt retains its administrative expense status upon conversion from Chapter 11 to Chapter 13 bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-55247
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Sherwood Partners v. Lycos (In re: Sherwood)
California Civil Procedure Code Section 1800, which allows avoidance of preferential transfers, is preempted by Bankruptcy Code. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-30231
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U.S. v. Kama
Defendant waived threshold issue of whether district court abused its discretion when it declined to exercise its equitable jurisdiction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 |