| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G028166
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Jessica C., a Minor
Allegations in dependency petition demonstrated substance of sexual abuse claims, but court should have permitted county to amend wording of one allegation. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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E027841
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ComputerXpress Inc. v. Jackson
Some of computer company's claims against potential business partner are barred as strategic lawsuit against public participation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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E029989
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People v. White
Granting motion to suppress was improper when officer lawfully detained defendant for obscured rear license plate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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A090032
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Marriage of Drapeau
Early retirement benefit was contractual right earned during marriage and is community property; marital savings history must be considered in support order. |
Family Law |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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C027664
|
People v. Rhoades
Judge's absence while testimony was read to deliberating jurors did not violate defendant's right to fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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A093081
|
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. American Equity Insurance Co.
Two insurance policies providing equal coverage must share costs of defending policy holder. |
Insurance |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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00-7136
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Harris v. Robinson
Ten-year old boy was not deprived of constitutional rights when teacher made him clean out toilet with bare hands. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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01-3039
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U.S. v. Callarman
Traffic stops may properly be based on reasonable articulable suspicion rather than probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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99-1996
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JEM AG Supply Inc. v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
Utility patent law protects newly developed plant breeds. |
Intellectual Property |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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S080242
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People v. Ridley
Order |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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S082972
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People v. Simonton
Order |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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S101052
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People v. Williams
Order |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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S079531
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People v. Gour
Order |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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S101183
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People v. Batts
Order |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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00-1512
|
In re Western Pacific Airlines Inc.
Planes rented by airline that petitioned for bankruptcy cannot be seized to pay outstanding taxes. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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70435-0
|
Personal Restraint Petition of Stoudmire
Defendant may not withdraw plea of guilty even though plea form failed to inform him of mandatory community placement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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69091-0
|
Snyder v. Medical Services Corp. of Eastern Washington
Trial court properly dismissed employee's lawsuit against former employer. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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26162-6
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Lee Cook Trucking v. Dept. of Labor
Trial court must reassess whether logging company committed serious safety violations. |
Labor Law |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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00-1295
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Stuart v. Jackson
Order |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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00-1356
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Stickney v. Dick
Order |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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99-1151
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Deanzona v. City and County of Denver
City official who has not committed constitutional violation is entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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98-71087
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Lal v. INS
Amended opinion |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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00-30023
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U.S. v. Hill
Order |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | ||
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A093799
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In re Caswell
Parole board was authorized to rescind parole based on 'some evidence' that earlier panel had improperly granted parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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B151539
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In re Christie
Trial court's statement of reasons for setting bail at 10 times amount specified in bail schedule must state specific grounds for decision. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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99-56639
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Orion Tire Corp. v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Claims arising from international agreement were improperly dismissed without further inquiry as to whether RICO has extraterritorial application. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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99-1373
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Holland v. Harrington
Qualified Immunity not available to SWAT team's action of holding minors at gunpoint while executing arrest and search warrant. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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01-5016
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U.S. v. Basham
Search warrant is valid despite issuing magistrate's failure to inquire what method will be employed when executing warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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00-2121
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Nieto v. Kapoor
Private doctor working for state hospital violated employees' civil rights through racially and sexually harassment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 18, 2001 | |
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A093799
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In re Caswell
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Dec. 18, 2001 |