| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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04-5462
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Rompilla v. Beard
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2005 | ||
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04-7333
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In re Grisso
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2005 | ||
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02-74204
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Lopez-Alvarado v. Ashcroft
Alien may offer direct testimony to establish 10-year residency required for cancellation of removal. |
Immigration |
|
Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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D043313
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People v. Lam
Prosecution does not need to prove lack of consent for offense of discharging firearm at unoccupied motor vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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D043380
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T.H. v. San Diego Unified School District
School district's expulsion procedures were not inconsistent with state law. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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C044364
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Association For Sensible Development at Northstar Inc. v. Placer County (Northstar Mountain Properties LLC)
Plaintiff's request for hearing was timely under Public Resources Code. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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G031724
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Carter v. CB Richard Ellis Inc.
Company reorganization resulting in demotion of female administrative managers over 40 was not discriminatory. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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C043228
|
People v. Shaw
Court's decision to impose consecutive terms of imprisonment was not barred by 'Blakely.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 17, 2005 | |
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B166937
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People v. Giles
Hearsay statement of witness was admissible because appellant's wrongdoing caused witness to be unavailable to testify. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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A105780
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Reidy v. City and County of San Francisco
Landlord may remove property from rental market without complying with local law requiring replacement units. |
Real Property |
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Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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G032479
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Hurwitz v. City of Orange
Property owner's monetary award in condemnation action filed by city is proper. |
Real Property |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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A105446
|
Moores v. Board of Supervisors of Mendocino County
Plots automatically merged by county ordinance stay merged, though county did not comply with notice requirements. |
Real Property |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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E034238
|
People v. Philpot
Defendant who stole automobile with attached trailer is guilty of two counts of vehicle theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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B161797
|
Regents of the University of California v. Sheily
Dentist failed to prove by preponderance of evidence that he was entitled to compensation for loss of goodwill. |
Real Property |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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B168913
|
Hughes v. Hughes
Evidence that man 'dabbled in the pimptorial arts' is sufficient to defend defamation claim for son's statement, 'Our dad's a pimp.' |
Torts |
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Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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A105005
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Baxter v. Salutary Sportsclubs Inc.
Court rejects plaintiff's motion for attorney fees because litigation conferred miniscule benefit on public. |
Contracts |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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B170132
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Caloroso v. Hathaway
No expert was needed to determine whether sidewalk crack that caused plaintiff's fall was trivial. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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H026350
|
People v. Vera
Defendant's request for substitute counsel was properly denied based on failure to renew motion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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A104687
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Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency
California Environmental Quality Act plaintiffs whose failure to request merits hearing was caused by attorney's inexcusable mistake cannot avoid dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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B163016
|
Landis v. Pinkerton Inc.
Despite parties' agreement to the contrary, statutory time limit for correction of arbitration award was enforceable. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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E033110
|
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. Transcontinental Insurance Co.
Insurer's duty to defend was triggered when primary policy referenced in excess policy had been exhausted. |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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B170598
|
People v. Kleinman
Restitution order that remained unsatisfied after revocation of defendant's probation is still enforceable by victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 12, 2005 | |
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G032653
|
Rey Piedra, a Minor
Parents of child who was heavily medicated during seizures failed to prove medical malpractice. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 12, 2005 | |
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C044110
|
People v. Arbacauskas
Complaint charging defendant with cultivating marijuana for sale was properly dismissed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 12, 2005 | |
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B161549
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City of Hope Nat'l Medical Center v. Genentech Inc.
Jury's interpretation of royalty agreement between parties was reasonable in light of evidence. |
Contracts |
|
Jan. 12, 2005 | |
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03-15066
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Cashman v. City of Cotati
City's mobilehome park rent-control law effects regulatory taking in violation of Fifth Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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03-15332
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Maduka v. Sunrise Hospital
Civil rights complaint containing only conclusory allegations of racial discrimination can survive motion to dismiss for failure to state claim. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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03-50096
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U.S. v. Ortega-Ascanio
Withdrawal of plea was justified in light of intervening decision by U.S. Supreme Court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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H022775
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People v. Lazalde
Probation searches are invalid if officer is unaware of search condition at time of search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 11, 2005 | |
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03-10197
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U.S. v. Bucher
Circumstantial evidence establishes hiker's intent to interfere with rangers' investigation and arrest of fellow hiker. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 11, 2005 |