| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D043173
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In re Tobacco Cases I
Dispute between tobacco manufacturer and state is not subject to arbitration under Master Settlement Agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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03-50179
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U.S. v. Hamilton
Questioning of police officer at suppression hearing without defendant or counsel present requires reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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03-10516
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U.S. v. Anderson
State of California does not have exclusive jurisdiction over all crimes committed in Indian country within its borders. |
Native American Affairs |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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02-10600
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U.S. v. Anderson
Government did not produce sufficient evidence to warrant conviction of defendant on bank fraud charge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C045927
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Hawkins v. Pacific Coast Building Product Inc.
'Relation back' doctrine applies to defeat statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B174518
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C3 Entertainment Inc. v. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Trial court's grant of summary judgment for defendant based on interim ruling against other defendant was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B172451
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People v. Renfro
Mentally disordered offender commitment proceedings cannot be bargained in plea agreements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B173593
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People v. Looney
Defendants who induced mentally infirm person to execute testamentary documents are not liable for forgery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B170006
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Pollard v. Ericsson
Rebate offers with conditions that can be satisfied before or during the transaction are lawful. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C045732
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Cockshott v. Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
Challenge to decision of forestry board must be brought within 30 days of service of decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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S129552
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Gray v. S.C. (Medical Board of California)
Order |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | ||
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S112624
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Lewis Jorge Construction Management v. Pomona Unified School District
Lost profits resulting from breach of construction contract involving bonding are unavailable as general or special damages. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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S114054
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Robinson Helicopter Co. Inc. v. Dana Corp.
Economic loss rule does not bar tort action for intentional misrepresentation or fraud in performance of contract. |
Torts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C047257
|
Golden Gate Bridge v. Superior Court (R&B Protective Coatings Inc.)
Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is local agency entitling it to change of venue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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S129125
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Goleta v. S.C. (Oly Chadmar Sandpiper)
Order |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | ||
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E035295
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Jones v. Omnitrans
Grievance procedure which gives union exclusive authority to request arbitration does not violate individual's due process rights. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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A104418
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Crespin v. Bonta
Time limit to seek attorney fees does not apply to plaintiffs who won Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented aliens. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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E034784
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People v. Green
Defendant's attorney had priority to seized assets over victims who were mere unsecured creditors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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A105588
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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District v. Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association
Lawsuit challenging decision of public entity was not subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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A102035
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Diede Construction Inc. v. Monterey Mechanical Co.
General contractor who reasonably relies on a subcontractor's erroneous bid may recover damages on theory of promissory estoppel. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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C044681
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. v. Zinnel
Party that brought interpleader but did not deposit disputed funds with court is not entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B167676
|
City of Los Angeles v. Allianz Insurance Co.
City that directed traffic on loading dock was not covered 'borrower' of truck under insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B174022
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Embree v. Embree
Former wife's attempt to enforce claim for lifetime annuity against beneficiaries of decedent's living trust is time-barred. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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04-16880
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Nader v. Brewer
District court's denial of motion to have Ralph Nader's name added to Arizona ballot was proper. |
Government |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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03-30122
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U.S. v. Ramirez-Robles
Trial court committed harmless error in admitting defendant's prior conviction for possession of user quantity of methamphetamine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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03-15866
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Cetacean Community v. Bush
Sea animals lack standing to bring environmental suit under own name. |
Environmental Law |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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02-16839
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Theis Research Inc. v. Brown & Bain
Amount at stake in underlying litigation, not arbitration award, is amount in controversy for diversity jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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03-70217
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Singh v. Ashcroft
Alien convicted of harassment did not commit 'crime of domestic violence' for immigration purposes. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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99-17311
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Campbell v. Rice
Order |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | ||
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99-56611
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Holley v. Crank
Owner of corporation may be personally liable for civil rights violations committed by employee. |
Corporations |
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Feb. 14, 2005 |