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DiRuzza v. County of Tehama
California trial court's holding has collateral estoppel effect in federal court despite state appellate court's decision to affirm on different grounds.
Civil Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
A-Z International v. Phillips
Filing false claim for benefits under Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is not disobedience of lawful process warranting contempt citation.
Maritime Law Apr. 1, 2003
Synergy Staffing Inc. v. IRS
Taxpayer gave adequate notice that it was seeking abatement of late-payment penalty.
Taxation Apr. 1, 2003
City of Cuyahoga Falls v. Buckeye Community Hope Foundation
Claim against city for injury from referendum petitioning process is not supported by proof of racially discriminatory intent.
Constitutional Law Apr. 1, 2003
U.S. v. Garcia
Sentencing court is not required to provide notice before departing upward from Chapter 7 recommended sentencing range.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
Ortiz-Sandoval v. Clarke
Denial of ineffective assistance of counsel claim was not contrary to or unreasonable application of clearly established federal law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
Woodford v. Garceau
For purposes of AEDPA, action is not considered 'pending' until application for habeas relief is filed in federal court.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
Brown v. Legal Foundation of Washington
Requiring client funds that could not generate net earnings for client be deposited in IOLTA account is not regulatory taking.
Attorneys Apr. 1, 2003
Smith v. Ratelle
Equitable tolling is available to pro se litigant where court erroneously dismissed timely filed petition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
Martinez v. Stanford
Court cannot grant summary judgment motion as penalty for failure to file opposition.
Civil Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
U.S. v. Chavaria-Angel
District court may rely on uncertified court records to establish nature of defendant's prior offenses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
JumpSport Inc. v. Jumpking Inc.
Document that is not prepared or obtained for litigation is not protected under work product doctrine.
Civil Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
Otte v. Doe
Order
Apr. 1, 2003
People v. Linares
Defendant who attempted to murder victim with car is not entitled to have driver's license revoked.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 1, 2003
Moser v. Ratinoff
Injuries caused by co-participant in organized bike ride are not recoverable because the collision was inherent risk of activity.
Torts Apr. 1, 2003
People v. Goldberg
Defendant convicted of driving under influence of controlled substance is ineligible for drug treatment under Proposition 36.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
People v. Hayes
Recklessly setting fire does not qualify as crime of force or violence under mentally disordered offender statutes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 1, 2003
Sindler v. Brennan
Court's dismissal of medical malpractice lawsuit while bankruptcy stay was in effect was void.
Bankruptcy Apr. 1, 2003
Collins v. Overnite Transportation Co.
Apr. 1, 2003
Jensen v. Amgen Inc.
Claim for fraudulent concealment may not be sustained where plaintiff was aware of her injuries before employer.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 1, 2003
People v. Davis
Apr. 1, 2003
Save our NTC Inc. v. City of San Diego
Apr. 1, 2003
People v. Sizemore
Order
Mar. 31, 2003
People v. Whitehurst
Order
Mar. 31, 2003
Phillips v.WA Legal Found.
Order
Mar. 31, 2003
Sanctity of Human Life Network v. California Highway Patrol
Highway patrol may prevent protesters from displaying signs on overpasses that cause freeway congestion.
Constitutional Law Mar. 31, 2003
Pratt v. Vencor Inc.
Court must rule on judgment notwithstanding verdict within 60-days of mailing or service of written notice of entry of judgment.
Civil Procedure Mar. 31, 2003
Marriage of Abrams
Father had burden of proving relocation would be detrimental to children and justified change in custody.
Family Law Mar. 31, 2003
Pederson v. Superior Court (People)
Penal Code Section 1367.1 deprives misdemeanor defendants, suspected of being incompetent to stand trial, of equal protection and is unconstitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 31, 2003
Jackson v. Gourley
DMV may not reject certificates of completion from students who take driver education correspondence course from private high school.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 31, 2003