Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B157178
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Wolf v. Superior Court (Walt Disney Pictures and Television)
Contingent entitlement to future compensation within exclusive control of one party does not create fiduciary relationship. |
Contracts |
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Apr. 7, 2003 | |
C036850
|
People v. Abbaszadeh
Defense counsel's failure to object to 'Mello' instruction during voir dire is excused because objection would have been futile. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 2003 | |
02-102
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Lawrence v. Texas
Order |
|
Apr. 3, 2003 | ||
H024354
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In re Jose P.
Court properly imposed separate sentences on juvenile for home invasion robbery and participation in street gang. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 3, 2003 | |
B154457
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People v. Morales
Where jury found defendant had previous violent felony conviction, sentence enhancement applies to all counts of current conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 3, 2003 | |
A095590
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Yamaguchi v. Harnsmut
Trial court erred in not submitting issue of respondeat superior to jury. |
Torts |
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Apr. 3, 2003 | |
A098336
|
Bullard v. San Francisco Rent Stabilization Board
Local regulation that dictates rental amount landlord may charge for replacement unit violates Costa-Hawkins Act. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 3, 2003 | |
G031449
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In re Christopher I.
Juvenile court had jurisdiction to determine whether continuation of life-sustaining medical treatment was in best interests of dependent child. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 3, 2003 | |
A097107
|
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform v. Bonta
Advocate group may sue state agency for employing regulations in violation of Administrative Procedure Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 3, 2003 | |
01-6978
|
Ewing v. California
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | ||
02-913
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County board of supervisors may annually change allocation of Proposition 172 funds among public safety service agencies. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
02-904
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Opinion of Lockyer
Muzzleloading rifle with iron sights may not contain fiber optic light gathering system when used to hunt big game. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
H022122
|
Topsail Court Homeowners Assn. v. County of Santa Cruz
Water treatment facility is not exempt from zoning regulations. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
D039757
|
Manriquez v. Gourley
Arresting officer complied with 15-minute period of 'continuous observation' before administering breath test. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
H023635
|
People v. Sanchez
Law requiring former gang member to disclose areas he frequents is unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
H023064
|
Apple Computer Inc. v. County of Santa Clara Assessment Appeals Board (Stone)
Stipulation between Assessor and taxpayer merely agreed to valuation method and did not result in equalization of all property contested. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
01-1757
|
Stogner v. California
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | ||
02-94
|
Overton, Dir., MI Doc v. Bazzetta
Order |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | ||
02-1307
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Thomas v. Namba (In re Thomas)
Order |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | ||
C038830
|
Clark v. Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District
Recreation Park District does not have absolute immunity against tort claim arising from unsafe playground equipment. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
B156010
|
Otto v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Public safety officer who won right to challenge placement of memorandum in personnel file is entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
B162084
|
Nicolopulos v. Superior Court (Bourgeois)
Property owner failed to show obligation under unrecorded promissory note had expired. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
A099318
|
Howard S. Wright Construction Co. v. Superior Court (BBIC Investors)
Notice of nonresponsibility may not shield property owner from mechanic's lien under participating owner doctrine. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
A092076
|
Kerns v. CSE Insurance Group
Trial court was jurisdictionally barred from considering party's renewed motion for summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
B153197
|
Madhani v. Cooper
Landlords owed duty of care to protect tenant from foreseeable future assaults by abusive tenant. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
01-10104
|
U.S. v. Taylor
Defendant who participated in escape phase of shooting is not liable as accessory after the fact. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 1, 2003 | |
01-50495
|
U.S. v. McCoy
Possession of 'home made' pornography within state cannot be punished by law regarding interstate commerce. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 1, 2003 | |
02-55495
|
Hasbun v. County of Los Angeles
Agency may obtain credit report of parent who is behind on child support payments. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 2003 | |
01-36076
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Bjustrom v. Trust One Mortgage Corp.
Lender's payment of yield spread premiums and service release premiums to mortgage broker doesn't violate law or breach loan agreement. |
Banking |
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Apr. 1, 2003 | |
02-16347
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Satava v. Lowry
Glass jellyfish sculptures lack originality needed to merit copyright protection. |
Intellectual Property |
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Apr. 1, 2003 |