| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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03-30127
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U.S. v. Schoneberg
Prohibiting cross-examination of witness about his plea bargain violated defendant's confrontation rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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03-35738
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Henderson v. Lampert
Petitioner's failure to appeal dismissal of first habeas petition precludes him from challenging dismissal in second petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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S131030
|
Marriage of Brown
Order |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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S130839
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Lonicki v. Sutter Health Central
Order |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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S123905
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Gradle v. Doppelmayr USA
Order |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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S130795
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People v. Joy
Order |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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S130570
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People v. Lee
Order |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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S130457
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In re J. (Olivia)
Order |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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S130587
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People v. Thomas
Order |
|
Aug. 8, 2005 | ||
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B174412
|
Berger v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
California Insurance Guarantee Association may be liable for claims of victims of Northridge quake against insolvent insurers. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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C044400
|
O'Connell v. City of Stockton
Ordinance allowing seizure of vehicles used to solicit prostitution or drug sales denies procedural due process to car owners. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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F044512
|
People v. Parras
Trial court's jury instruction on voluntary manslaughter without intent to kill was appropriate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 8, 2005 | |
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00-16922
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Orff v. U.S.
Sovereign immunity bars plaintiffs from suing United States for violation of contract regarding water rights. |
Government |
|
Aug. 7, 2005 | |
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S132443
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Benson v. Kwikset
Order |
|
Aug. 5, 2005 | ||
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S132695
|
Bivens v. Corel Corp.
Order |
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Aug. 5, 2005 | ||
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S131874
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O'Meara v. Palomar Pomerado Health System
Order |
|
Aug. 5, 2005 | ||
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S133075
|
Lytwyn v. Frys Electronics
Order |
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Aug. 5, 2005 | ||
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S131552
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Harron v. Bonilla
Order |
|
Aug. 5, 2005 | ||
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B158336
|
Gill v. Rich
Members of medical malpractice trust must pay assessments levied upon them in receivership action. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 5, 2005 | |
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B163118
|
Acosta v. Glenfed Development Corp.
Residential developer is strictly liable for latent defects resulting from willful misconduct of subcontractors. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 5, 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. 5, 2005 | |
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F045191
|
Michael H., a Minor
Petition seeking to extend juvenile offender's commitment did not contain necessary allegations. |
Juveniles |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | |
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B179053
|
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland v. Superior Court (Thatcher)
Punitive damages sought under revived statute of limitations on otherwise barred tort claims does not violate ex post facto doctrine. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | |
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F043820
|
People v. Jackson
Defendant is guilty of robbery even though victim was unaware any property had been stolen until defendant fled scene. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | |
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S133274
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People v. Gonzalez
Order |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | ||
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A107773
|
Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (Schieffelin & Somerset Co.)
Alcohol wholesaler violated state regulations by sponsoring restaurant chain's sporting events. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | |
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02-73837
|
Unuakhaulu v. Gonzales
District court has jurisdiction to review immigration board's nondiscretionary denial of relief under Convention Against Torture. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | |
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S030644
|
People v. Roldan
Denial of continuance in death penalty case was proper in light of defendant's attempt to manufacture delay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 3, 2005 | |
|
G034108
|
Regents of the University of California v. Benford
Antialienation provision of retirement plans bars decedent from exercising her rights of testamentary disposition over those funds. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 3, 2005 | |
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B171650
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City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission
Owners of beachfront property should not be allowed to intervene in lawsuit regarding easement on neighboring property. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 3, 2005 |