| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G031342
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People v. Galland
Trial court abused its discretion in failing to examine in camera sealed affidavit before ruling on motions regarding validity of search warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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A101829
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Hamburg v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
In granting defendant summary judgment based on reasonableness of time, place, manner restrictions, court failed to address false arrest issues framed by pleadings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B160741
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Harris v. Westly
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
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D041676
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Anthony v. Snyder (Barratt American Inc.)
Neighbor of real estate development project is not entitled to demand that developer make street improvements. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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D042010
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Blackburn v. Brady
Defendant's anti-SLAPP claim fails for want of necessary prima facie showing that activity was protected. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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D040337
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Brenton v. Metabolife International Inc.
Plaintiff's action for product liability and false advertising isn't subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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F042272
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Association for a Cleaner Environment v. Yosemite Community College
Community college's action constitutes project for purposes of CEQA and requires initial environmental study. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B156032
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People v. Sales
Defendant's conviction for attempted extortion is reversed due to insufficient evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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A097435
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Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Portion of judgment awarding personal injury damages against defendants is reversed for lack of notice. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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A103502
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People v. Martinez
Defendant's conviction for auto burglary was not 'gang-related' crime that requires gang registration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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A096721
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Bell v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
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H023778
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Big Creek Lumber Co. v. County of Santa Cruz
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Jul. 12, 2004 | ||
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01-36133
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Ocean Advocates v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
District court must reevaluate whether issuance of permit to build addition to oil refinery dock violates Magnuson Amendment. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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D042633
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West Corporation v. Superior Court (Sanford)
California may assert jurisdiction over non-resident telemarketing corporation that initiated sale of product to California resident. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B163525
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Kapner v. Meadowlark Ranch Assn.
Property owner who enclosed and possessed land of another did not acquire prescriptive easement over enclosed area. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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01-16293
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George v. Uninsured Employers Fund (In re George)
Claim of California Uninsured Employers Fund is not excise tax for purposes of federal bankruptcy law. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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F043306
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People v. Haynie
Defendant who was not guilty by reason of insanity may exercise right against self-incrimination in hearing to extend civil commitment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B165390
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Mercury Insurance Co. v. Ayala
Coverage under 'bodily injury' clause of defendant's insurance policy does not include nonphysical, or mental harm. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B170313
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People v. Superior Court (German)
Defendant can be prosecuted for committing lewd act upon child under 'extended' statute of limitations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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A101894
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People v. Morse
Defendant who intended to burn own property with molotov cocktail is guilty of possession of incendiary device. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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02-71359
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Tovar-Landin v. Ashcroft
Statute prohibiting voluntary departure at conclusion of removal proceedings to alien in United States for less than year doesn't violate constitutional rights. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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00-17425
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Galvin v. Hay
Police who dispersed prayer service in national park are entitled to qualified immunity from federal tort claims. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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02-70867
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Singh v. Ashcroft
BIA is authorized to summarily dismiss appeal where petitioner fails to express factual or legal inadequacies of judge's decision. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B164112
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Jordan v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Trial court erred in granting summary judgment where unresolved questions of fact remain as to whether homeowner is entitled to insurance coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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B149425
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People v. Robinson
Although court properly ruled on challenge to individual juror, it erred in manner in which it applied 'People v. Wheeler.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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03-10152
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U.S. v. Batterjee
Conviction of non-immigrant alien who was misled into believing he could possess firearms is reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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02-35263
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Providence Health Plan v. McDowell
Health care insurer's lawsuit for breach of contract against policyholder was not pre-empted by ERISA. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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03-30177
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U.S. v. Rios-Beltran
Prior conviction for criminal offense under Oregon law was properly treated as 'felony' for federal sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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02-56283
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Brockmeyer v. Marquis Publications Ltd.
Service upon English defendant through regular mail to post office box is valid under Hague Convention. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
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02-70693
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Ruiz-Moreles v. Ashcroft
Because petitioner's mayhem conviction for biting off man's ear qualifies as aggravated felony, he was properly found removable. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 12, 2004 |