Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D038540
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People v. Pugh
Buyer who pasted seller's signature on sales agreement is guilty of forgery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B141519
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Souders v. Philip Morris Inc.
Repeal of state immunity statute subjects tobacco companies to liability in tort action. |
Torts |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
A093189
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People v. Napoles
Despite court's failure to give unanimity instruction in joint jury trial, error was harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
G029055
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Magna Enterprises Inc. v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
Insurer had no duty to defend under title insurance policy where property owner had right of access, although difficult or impractical. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
S101047
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Humphrey v. Appellate Division of Superior Court (People)
Search warrant to test defendant's blood for HIV may be based on affidavit comprised of hearsay statements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
C039535
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Guillemin v. Stein
Government Code Section 6103.5 authorizes recovery of costs for filing fees when judgment is entered in favor of public officials. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B149866
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Harris v. Grimes
Court improperly applied res judicata to federal court ruling when ruling in favor of attorney in malpractice action. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
D039196
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People v. Samples
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
A098878
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Intershop Communications AG v. Superior Court (Martinez)
Mandatory forum selection agreement is valid unless plaintiff demonstrates enforcement would be unreasonable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
C036703
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People v. Miceli
Court's refusal to provide jury instruction regarding necessity defense was not prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B142502
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Topanga and Victory Partners v. Toghia
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
G030368
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In re Jennifer A.
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
F038832
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Alexander v. Codemasters Group Limited
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
B156183
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Magness Petroleum Co. v. Warren Resources of California Inc.
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
01-56762
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Federal Election Commission v. Toledano
Amended opinion |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
02-99000
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Bittaker v. Woodford
Order |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | ||
B134742
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Henkel Corp. v. Lloyd's of London
Insurer may have duty to defend and indemnify successor corporation if 'triggering event' occurred during time covered by policy. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
02-469
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Black & Decker Disab. Plan v. Nord
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | ||
B148121
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People v. Seneca Insurance Co.
If guilty plea entered, court must state reasons for defendant to remain on bail to prevent bail exoneration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
S098242
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Henkel Corp. v. Lloyd's of London
Order |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | ||
B148827
|
Kabehie v. Zoland
Breach of promise inherent in contract case does not constitute requisite extra element to avoid pre-emption by federal copyright law. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
A095827
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San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco
Planning commission may expand redevelopment project to include former Emporium store in downtown San Francisco. |
Government |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
B156151
|
Marquez v. Gourley
Driver who wishes to obtain judicial review of DMV's decision to suspend his license must first request administrative hearing before DMV. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
A093003
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Conlan v. Bonta
Agency failed to establish reasonable procedure for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to be reimbursed for overpayments. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
C035386
|
Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 669 v. G & G Fire Sprinklers Inc.
Workers improperly categorized as pipe tradesmen are entitled wages under fire sprinkler fitter classification. |
Labor Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
B150210
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Shephard v. Loyola Marymount University
Student athlete on scholarship is not employee of university for purposes of California Fair Employment and Housing Authority Act. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
C037628
|
Kellogg v. Garcia
An easement by necessity arises where U.S. government was common owner prior to conveyance. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
B152450
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Herbst v. Swan
Law permitting visitation with unemancipated minor sibling is unconstitutional. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
D036401
|
Barratt American Inc. v. Transcontinental Insurance Co.
Developer may recover repair costs from liability insurer even if only a few homeowners have joined in suit. |
Insurance |
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Feb. 3, 2003 | |
B150425
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Hanna v. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy sheriff who was denied disability retirement benefits must be reinstated to former position. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 3, 2003 |