| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F042811
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Siegel v. Anderson Homes Inc.
Successive home owners have standing to sue for construction defects that existed prior to purchase. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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F042317
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People v. Garcia
Juvenile charged under Proposition 21 may be sentenced as adult without consideration of social study. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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A095433
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People v. Ary
Trial court should have held competency hearing because substantial evidence of defendant's incompetence was introduced during pretrial proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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F043967
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Bakersfield City School Dist. v. Superior Court (The Bakersfield Californian)
Disclosure of public employee's disciplinary record is dependent on reasonable conclusion that complaint is well-founded. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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B169184
|
People v. Zichko
Plaintiff's verbal threats were not admissions, but rather were crime of making criminal threat with which plaintiff was charged. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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B166989
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Estate of DeLoreto
Adult adoptees cannot be considered grandchildren for purposes of distribution under testator's will. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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G031194
|
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. Century Surety Co.
Defendant insurer had duty to contribute on pro rata basis for legal expenses incurred by plaintiff insurer in defending common insured. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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G032291
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Marriage of Dargan
Postmarital agreement in which husband promised wife his interest in community property if he used illicit drugs was unenforceable. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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B160484
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Zamos v. Stroud
Attorney who files lawsuit, then discovers it lacks probable cause, liable for malicious prosecution for continuing to prosecute suit after that discovery. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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B165665
|
General Motors Corp. v. Franchise Tax Board
California's dividends-received deduction impermissibly discriminates against interstate commerce. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 30, 2004 | |
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S125089
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Ahrablou v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Order |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
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S103243
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Farmers Ins. Exchange v. Garamendi
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
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S125984
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Marriage of Wittgrove
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
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S123808
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Rico v. Mitsubishi Motors
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
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S119976
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In re L. (David)
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
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S125677
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People v. Towne
Order |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | ||
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A101839
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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada, Local No. 16 v. Laughon
Arbitrator's non-disclosure of his service as neutral party in collective bargaining matter is grounds for vacation. |
Labor Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S106796
|
People v. Oates
Court may impose multiple sentence enhancements based on single injury under Penal Code Section 12022.53. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S111494
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People v. Konow
Trial court has power to review prior court order directing magistrate to reinstate criminal charge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B167727
|
In re De Leon
Defendant who was not permitted to cross-examine police officers implicated in Rampart scandal is entitled to new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B166700
|
Rudy F., a Minor
Minor residing with his sister has standing to challenge search of sister's room yielding evidence used against him. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B163114
|
Fashion 21 v. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Group's allegations that garment retailer underpaid immigrant workers are protected by anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B163168
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Garment Workers Center v. Superior Court (Fashion 21 Inc.)
Trial court abused its discretion in permitting discovery before first ruling on SLAPP motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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C043812
|
County of San Joaquin v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employer that settled worker's compensation case with employee is entitled to future credits for past payments. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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C043997
|
Finley v. Saturn of Roseville
Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain plaintiffs' motion to compel review of first arbitrator's decision by second arbitrator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B138149
|
Viner v. Sweet
Plaintiffs fail to show that 'but for' alleged transactional malpractice of their attorneys they would have obtained more favorable sales agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B165985
|
People v. Burgos
Court erred in refusing to strike one of defendant's two prior strike convictions when both arose from same act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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A095890
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People v. Bowers
Probation search cannot be justified when police were unaware of defendant's probationary status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S102251
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Garamendi
'Community Service Statement' filed by insurance companies is subject to public inspection and public disclosure. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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G033421
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Jennifer A. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Mother who left children alone in motel room is entitled to hearing to regain physical custody. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 29, 2004 |