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People v. Pugh
Buyer who pasted seller's signature on sales agreement is guilty of forgery.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
Souders v. Philip Morris Inc.
Repeal of state immunity statute subjects tobacco companies to liability in tort action.
Torts Feb. 4, 2003
People v. Napoles
Despite court's failure to give unanimity instruction in joint jury trial, error was harmless.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
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 Feb. 4, 2003
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 Feb. 4, 2003
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 Feb. 4, 2003
Harris v. Grimes
Court improperly applied res judicata to federal court ruling when ruling in favor of attorney in malpractice action.
Attorneys Feb. 4, 2003
People v. Samples
Feb. 4, 2003
Intershop Communications AG v. Superior Court (Martinez)
Mandatory forum selection agreement is valid unless plaintiff demonstrates enforcement would be unreasonable.
Civil Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
People v. Miceli
Court's refusal to provide jury instruction regarding necessity defense was not prejudicial error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 4, 2003
Topanga and Victory Partners v. Toghia
Feb. 4, 2003
In re Jennifer A.
Feb. 4, 2003
Alexander v. Codemasters Group Limited
Feb. 4, 2003
Magness Petroleum Co. v. Warren Resources of California Inc.
Feb. 4, 2003
Federal Election Commission v. Toledano
Amended opinion
Feb. 4, 2003
Bittaker v. Woodford
Order
Feb. 4, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
Black & Decker Disab. Plan v. Nord
Order
Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
Henkel Corp. v. Lloyd's of London
Order
Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
Conlan v. Bonta
Agency failed to establish reasonable procedure for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to be reimbursed for overpayments.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
Kellogg v. Garcia
An easement by necessity arises where U.S. government was common owner prior to conveyance.
Real Property Feb. 3, 2003
Herbst v. Swan
Law permitting visitation with unemancipated minor sibling is unconstitutional.
Family Law Feb. 3, 2003
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 Feb. 3, 2003
Hanna v. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy sheriff who was denied disability retirement benefits must be reinstated to former position.
Employment Law Feb. 3, 2003