| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-35717
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Midwater Trawlers Cooperative v. Dept. of Commerce
Allocation of fish to Indian tribes must be based on best available science, not political compromise. |
Native American Affairs |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | |
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01-1349
|
Golden v. Chicago Title Insurance Co. (In re Choo)
Trustee may not surcharge sale of property that did not benefit secured creditor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | |
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00-17085
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Huber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc. v. United Assn. of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 38
Dispute between contractor and local union is to be resolved by arbitrator whose power is assigned by project-wide labor agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | |
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01-55115
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In re Kramer
Where attorney has not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that reciprocal disbarment was inappropriate, reciprocal discipline is proper. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | |
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01-2245
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U. S. v. Diaz
Order |
|
Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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01-6338
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US v. Watson
Order |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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01-3048
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Beem v. Lee
Order |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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01-4221
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Tijerina v. Utah State Board of Pardons
Order |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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01-3174
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U.S. v. Salcido-Nava
Order |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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01-1368
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Treadwell v. Holt
Order |
|
Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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A083530
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San Remo Hotel v. City and County of San Francisco
Fee imposed pursuant to Hotel Conversion Ordinance is an unconstitutional taking |
Constitutional Law |
|
Mar. 11, 2002 | |
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B131083
|
Ortega v. K-Mart Inc.
Merchant's shoddy inspection practices can infer that substance on floor has been there long enough that reasonable inspection would have led to its discovery. |
Torts |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | |
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01-3038
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Laury v. Sepanek
Order |
|
Mar. 11, 2002 | ||
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S087346
|
Hamilton v. Maryland Casualty Co.
Order |
|
Mar. 8, 2002 | ||
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S097344
|
Summit Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Lawyers Title Co.
Order |
|
Mar. 8, 2002 | ||
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A085219
|
Hamilton v. Maryland Casualty Co.
Insurer not bound by settlement agreement between insured and claimants where insurer doesn't participate in negotiations and is providing insured's defense. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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99-0012
|
Arizona Dept. of Revenue v. Arizona Outdoor Advertisers
Billboards are not fixtures, and income derived from renting them may not be taxed as income derived from real property. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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00-7073
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Kirk v. City of Mc Alester
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | ||
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01-2041
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US v. Boyd
Order |
|
Mar. 8, 2002 | ||
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01-0078
|
Minh T. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Requiring parents to participate in reunification services did not violate their Fifth Amendment rights. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
|
D038113
|
People v. Borja
Court had no authority to alter defendant's sentence after it had already been served. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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S085213
|
In re Arturo D.
Police may conduct warrantless search of vehicle for registration, identification when driver fails to produce them. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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B146180
|
Ross v. Universal Studios Credit Union
Malicious prosecution action filed in state court for events taking place within bankruptcy court proceedings are pre-empted by federal law. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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A095456
|
Mart v. Severson
In proceeding requiring corporation's dissolution unless 50-percent shareholder elects to buy-out shares, court's determination of 'fair value' is erroneous. |
Corporations |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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B151669
|
Washington Mutual Bank, FA v. Superior Court (Guilford)
Challenges to pre-escrow interest on home loans under state consumer protection acts are pre-empted by Home Owners' Loan Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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A092400
|
Danekas v. San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization & Arbitration Board
Regulation prohibiting eviction, in some cases, of tenant who replaces cotenant is valid exercise of rent control board's authority. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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E029238
|
Del Real v. City of Riverside
Lawsuit of motorist involved in accident with police officer is barred because she failed to file timely government tort claim. |
Torts |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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C037369
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People v. Brach
|
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Mar. 8, 2002 | ||
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00-16787
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Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District
District court correctly dismisses complaint for failure to join Navajo Nation as necessary and indispensable party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 8, 2002 | |
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D036868
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Summit Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Lawyers Title Co.
Title company that followed escrow instructions is not responsible for damages suffered by company who was not party to escrow. |
Torts |
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Mar. 8, 2002 |