| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-35560
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Southern Oregon Barter Fair v. Jackson County
Religious fair's constitutional challenge to state law regulating outdoor gatherings lacks merit. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 24, 2004 | |
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B169792
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In re Ariana K., a Minor.
Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction does not deprive state court of jurisdiction over guardianship dispute. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S020803
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People v. Stewart
Death sentence for defendant is reversed due to errors in jury selection process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S105600
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Borissoff v. Taylor & Faust
Successor fiduciary of probate estate may bring professional negligence claim against attorneys hired by predecessor fiduciary. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S029174
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People v. Griffin
Defendant's claim of error in jury selection for murder trial is denied. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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A102513
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Janik v. Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff
Attorneys for class-action plaintiffs owe a duty to assert viable claims arising out of the same facts as certified claims. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B165665
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General Motors Corp. v. Franchise Tax Board
California's dividends-received deduction impermissibly discriminates against interstate commerce. |
Taxation |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B172309
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Cruz v. Superior Court (Ayromloo)
Trial court must hold evidentiary hearing before denying party's request to proceed in forma pauperis. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B167799
|
Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Same-sex parent is entitled to assert parentage under gender-neutral application of Uniform Parentage Act. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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03-15199
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Students for a Conservative America v. Greenwood
Students' petition challenging provisions of university's election provisions is rejected on Eleventh Amendment immunity grounds. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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03-1542
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Andreyev v. First National Bank of Omaha (In re Andreyev)
Bankruptcy court improperly approved settlement regarding debtor's credit card debt. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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A098067
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Roe v. State Personnel Board (Dept. of Justice)
Due to procedurally improper termination, plaintiff is entitled to backpay from Department of Justice. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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02-56818
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Diaz v. Gates
Plaintiff suing under RICO for wrongful conviction failed to establish injury to business or property. |
Government |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S121568
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McClung v. Employment Development Dept.
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | ||
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02-16944
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Barapind v. Enomoto
Indian Sikh national is subject to extradition on three murder charges. |
Government |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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G032879
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California Career Schools v. DMV
Department of Motor Vehicles may classify truck tractor modified to be used as living quarters as commercial. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B160520
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Marshall v. Pasadena Unified School District (Hayward Construction Co.)
School district's termination of prior construction contract does not amount to emergency justifying award of new contract without competitive bidding. |
Government |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B170328
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In re Stevens
Parole condition that prevents child molestor from using Internet is unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B169153
|
People v. Molina
Possession of another person's canceled credit card constitutes possession of access card account information. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S087243
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People v. Brown
Testimony by fallen police officer's brother is admissible victim-impact evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S111585
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Rojas v. Superior Court (Coffin)
Statutory protection of writings prepared for mediation provides absolute protection that is not limited by work-product principles. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B166088
|
Leo's Associates Inc. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Employer who reinstated worker's compensation policy retroactively is still subject to penalty for lack of coverage. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S120903
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Morohoshi v. Pacific
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | ||
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S117641
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People v. Briceno
Order |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | ||
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01-56991
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Tipton-Whittingham v. City of Los Angeles
NInth Circuit certifies to California Supreme Court questions regarding attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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S009038
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In re Riordan
Order |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | ||
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S104477
|
Gavaldon v. Daimlerchrysler Corp.
Car manufacturer that repeatedly failed to repair transmission under service contract is not obligated to refund purchase price. |
Business Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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02-71545
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Simeonov v. Ashcroft
Petitioner is statutorily ineligible for suspension of deportation because he is alien in exclusion proceedings. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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B167293
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People v. Colt
It was not unlawful police tactic for officer to knock on door and hide in order to lure defendant outside. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
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A104012
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Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Liquor store that sold alcohol to minor with forged government-issued ID card will have license suspended. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 23, 2004 |