| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-56405
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Arai v. American Bryce Ranches Inc.
District court has discretion to deny Rule 4(a)(6) motion even when rule's requirements are met. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 21, 2003 | |
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01-56728
|
Eminence Capital LLC v. Aspeon Inc.
In dismissing action for failure to state claim, district court failed to overcome presumption in favor of granting leave to amend. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 21, 2003 | |
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00-16994
|
Harrison v. Lockyer
Prisoner who was limited to five years' worth of police records in discovery proceeding was not denied due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 21, 2003 | |
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02-10106
|
U.S. v. Dominguez
Defendant has burden of proving prior conviction used for later sentence was unconstitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 21, 2003 | |
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01-16919
|
Dahl v. Rosenfeld
Plaintiffs were not entitled to attorney fees for having malpractice lawsuit remanded to state court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 21, 2003 | |
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01-99004
|
Douglas v. Woodford
Counsel's failure to adequately investigate defendant's social history and mental health was prejudicial during penalty phase. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 21, 2003 | |
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01-402
|
Opinion of Lockyer
City may regulate boarding houses to preserve residential character of neighborhood. |
Government |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
|
S113188
|
Consumer Advocacy Group v. Exxon Mobil
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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S113112
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Ayala v. Capital One
Order |
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Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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S113194
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George v. Insurance Company
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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02-608
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Electorate's approval is not required for board of retirement to appoint alternate for the eighth office held by retired member. |
Government |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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S113303
|
Robertson v. W.C.A.B.
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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S113081
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Rieger v. Arnold
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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00-56923
|
Rodriguez v. Panayiotou
Police officer may sue pop singer for slander based on comments in magazine regarding arrest. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-35957
|
Snell v. Cleveland Inc.
Despite defective diversity allegations in closed tort action, district court assigned to new lawsuit may not attack final judgment of closed tort action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-30279
|
U.S. v. Thompson
Downward departure in sentencing improperly relied upon 'heartland' conclusion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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99-71546
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Chen v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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01-56046
|
Grant v. City of Long Beach
Evidence relied upon by officers failed to establish probable cause to maintain 3-month incarceration of alleged 'Belmont Shores' rapist. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-36089
|
U.S. v. Kitsap Physicians Service
Summary judgment dismissal is proper where plaintiff failed to produce evidence establishing submission of single false claim. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-15630
|
Kyocera Corp. v. Prudential-Bache Trade Services Inc.
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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01-15986
|
Anderson v. Willden
Individual plaintiffs are not entitled to benefits from settlement reached between state and tobacco companies. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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00-56770
|
Alvarado v. Hickman
Parental involvement and juvenile status are relevant factors of 'in custody' determination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-16017
|
Lansdale v. Hi-Health Supermart Corp.
Limitation of damages awarded in gender discrimination action is constitutional. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-35580
|
Frost v. Barnhart
In determining disability status of claimant, administrative law judge did not evaluate claimant's paranoid schizophrenic disorder under proper regulation. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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01-30200
|
U.S. v. Chase
Order |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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00-17410
|
Southwest Center for biological Diversity v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Exemption from Freedom of Information Act applies to case that was pending when exemption was enacted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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00-55702
|
Nonnette v. Small
Paroled prisoner challenging calculation of sentence may bring federal civil rights lawsuit. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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99-56673
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Kelly v. Small
Amended opinion |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | ||
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01-10260
|
U.S. v. Ivester
Questioning of jurors at mid-trial outside presence of spectators did not violate defendant's right to public trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 20, 2003 | |
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02-35530
|
Oregon Advocacy Center v. Mink
State mental hospital that refused to accept alleged criminals on timely basis violated substantive and procedural due process rights. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Mar. 18, 2003 |
