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Geneva Towers Limited Partnership v. City and County of San Francisco
Order
Oct. 3, 2002
Gursey, Schneider & Co. v. Wasser, Rosenson & Carter
Order
Oct. 3, 2002
People v. Morgan
Order
Oct. 3, 2002
People v. Martinez
Order
Oct. 3, 2002
People v. Seneca Insurance Co.
Order
Oct. 3, 2002
Danny S., a Minor
Order
Oct. 3, 2002
People v. Torch Energy Services Inc.
Oct. 3, 2002
People v. Superior Court (Bell)
Defendant is life prisoner 'undergoing a life sentence' because aggregate determinate and indeterminate sentences potentially subject him to actual life imprisonment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
Mitchell v. American Fair Credit Assn. Inc.
Credit services organization may not unilaterally change contract terms to require arbitration of disputes.
Civil Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
In re Brittany L.
Victim of juvenile's criminal conduct is entitled to full restitution without regard to potential reimbursement to victim by his insurer.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
Grant-Burton v. Covenant Care Inc.
Employee fired for discussing bonus structures with other directors has claim for wrongful termination.
Torts Oct. 2, 2002
Gee v. American Realty & Construction Inc.
Trial court had jurisdiction to deny judgment creditor's motion to file abstract of judgment.
Civil Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Beeson
In 'mentally disordered offender' proceeding, court is not required to instruct jury to presume defendant is not mentally disordered offender.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
In re Marriage of Romero
Consideration of new spouse's income with regards to husband's spousal support payment was abuse of discretion.
Family Law Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Romero
Defendant's sentence of 25 years to life for stealing a magazine does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the 8th Amendment.
Constitutional Law Oct. 2, 2002
Mejia v. Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Hospital is not entitled to nonsuit because there was triable issue as to whether negligent radiologist was ostensible agent.
Torts Oct. 2, 2002
Edward H., a Minor
Notice to Bureau of Indian Affairs and some possible tribes, in which dependent may be member, does not violate Indian Child Welfare Act.
Family Law Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Hunter
Defendant who failed to request suppression of evidence at trial cannot seek discovery regarding warrant on appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Williams
Alcohol breath test results are admissible upon showing of either compliance with regulations or foundational elements.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
Filarsky v. Superior Court (City of Manhattan Beach)
City may not seek declaratory relief regarding its obligation to disclose documents to members of public.
Civil Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
Storek & Storek Inc. v. Citicorp. Real Estate Inc.
Reasonableness was proper standard for lender to determine whether agreement's condition precedent was fulfilled.
Contracts Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Zandrino
Tolling provision that allows child molestation charges to be brought within one year of victim's report is constitutional.
Constitutional Law Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Valle
Prisoner does not qualify as mentally disordered offender because he did not receive 90 days of treatment within year before his release.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
Marriage of Friedman
Postnuptial agreement providing that spouses would not share in each other's businesses is valid.
Family Law Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Howard
Juvenile adjudication for attempted robbery does not qualify as strike under Three Strikes Law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
In re C.T.
Court may not determine minor is abused but properly exercises emergency jurisdiction under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
Family Law Oct. 2, 2002
People v. Noble
Court's instruction that defendant must prove he is not dangerous in order to oppose his commitment as mentally disordered offender is prejudicial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 2, 2002
Michael D., a Minor
Minor violated penal statute by pointing imitation firearm at another minor, causing bystander to experience fear of bodily harm.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2002
DeRose v. Heurlin
Attorney who filed appeal to disguise mismanagement of client funds is liable for sanctions.
Attorneys Oct. 2, 2002
Personal Watercraft Coalition v. Marin County Board of Supervisors
County ordinance prohibiting use of personal watercrafts in specific areas is not unconstitutionally vague.
Constitutional Law Oct. 2, 2002