| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S059739
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In re Scott
Attorney who did not pursue evidence of client's mental condition did not provide ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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S024642
|
People v. Burgener
Trial judge failed to use his independent judgment to determine whether evidence supported death penalty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
|
H023031
|
People v. Leal
Police questioning of defendant without restrictions on movement did not amount to arrest requiring Miranda warnings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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S112228
|
People v. Thomas
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
|
D039787
|
Turner v. Superior Court (People)
Jury's finding that defendant is not sexually violent predator requires state to present evidence of changed circumstances in subsequent hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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S112168
|
People v. Edmonton
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
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S111323
|
Saint Agnes Medical Center v. Pacificare of California
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
|
G030056
|
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. v. Superior Court (Dillman)
Peace treaty of 1951 between United States and Japan precludes application of California's Second World War slave labor statute. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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S112688
|
People v. Garcia
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
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S098895
|
Colmenares v. Braemar Country Club
Employee alleging disability discrimination under state law need not satisfy more stringent federal standard. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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B157524
|
Pinson v. Cole
Creditor is not entitled to enforce marital dissolution judgment against husband for repayment of former wife's debt. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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A097287
|
In re Sergio R.
Court has discretion to deny deferred entry of judgment despite juvenile's eligibility under statute. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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S112816
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Vedanta Society of Southern California v. California Quartet
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
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S112450
|
People v. Valot
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
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S112201
|
People v. Samples
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
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S112982
|
People v. Baker
Order |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | ||
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S101435
|
Little v. Auto Stiegler Inc.
Minimum requirements for arbitration of unwaivable statutory claims apply also to claim that employee was terminated in violation of public policy. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
|
S098233
|
Alford v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution is not entitled to information disclosed to defense pursuant to 'Pitchess motion.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2003 | |
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B148286
|
Brown v. City of Los Angeles
Burden of proof imposed upon police officer at administrative hearing constitutes denial of due process. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
|
S022173
|
People v. Bolden
Conviction for first-degree murder with special circumstance and death sentence are upheld. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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A097492
|
Mackey v. Bristol West Insurance Services of California Inc.
Cancellation notice insurer issued to insured for nonpayment prior to date on which premium was due was in violation of Insurance Code. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
|
B151173
|
Colores v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
Triable issues of fact exist as to whether plaintiff was constructively discharged for whistle-blowing. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
|
B161535
|
In re Taylor
Because nonviolent drug offender had twice violated drug-related conditions of probation, the court didn't have discretion to impose jail time. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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C038416
|
Southgate Recreation and Park District v. California Assn. for Park and Recreation Insurance
Administrator of risk-pooling association for recreation districts does not have duty to defend and indemnify suit which alleged breach of contract. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
|
D040972
|
Taylor M. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Juvenile court failed to conduct proper evidentiary hearing prior to dismissal of prospective adoptee's dependency petition. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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D038491
|
Sprague v. County of San Diego
Complaint challenging county's decision regarding subdivision of property must be served within 90 days of decision. |
Government |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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B160150
|
Jasmin C., a Minor
Insufficient evidence exists to support order requiring non-offending mother to attend parenting education classes. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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E031606
|
Alvarez-Gasparin v. County of San Bernardino
Tort damages were properly denied where plaintiff continues to work for county after being denied disability retirement. |
Government |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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E031329
|
Ricker v. City of Colton
Lessee of city-owned public cemetery may sell cemetery monuments and markers. |
Government |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 | |
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H024067
|
People v. Dale
State may not appeal court order which found 'not true' the allegation that criminal defendant suffered prior strike. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2003 |
