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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 Dec. 18, 2001
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
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
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 Dec. 18, 2001
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 Dec. 18, 2001
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. American Equity Insurance Co.
Two insurance policies providing equal coverage must share costs of defending policy holder.
Insurance Dec. 18, 2001
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
U.S. v. Callarman
Traffic stops may properly be based on reasonable articulable suspicion rather than probable cause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 18, 2001
JEM AG Supply Inc. v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
Utility patent law protects newly developed plant breeds.
Intellectual Property Dec. 18, 2001
People v. Ridley
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
People v. Simonton
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
People v. Williams
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
People v. Gour
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
People v. Batts
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
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
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
Snyder v. Medical Services Corp. of Eastern Washington
Trial court properly dismissed employee's lawsuit against former employer.
Employment Law Dec. 18, 2001
Lee Cook Trucking v. Dept. of Labor
Trial court must reassess whether logging company committed serious safety violations.
Labor Law Dec. 18, 2001
Stuart v. Jackson
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
Stickney v. Dick
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
Deanzona v. City and County of Denver
City official who has not committed constitutional violation is entitled to qualified immunity.
Government Dec. 18, 2001
Lal v. INS
Amended opinion
Dec. 18, 2001
U.S. v. Hill
Order
Dec. 18, 2001
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 Dec. 18, 2001
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 Dec. 18, 2001
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 Dec. 18, 2001
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
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
Nieto v. Kapoor
Private doctor working for state hospital violated employees' civil rights through racially and sexually harassment.
Civil Rights Dec. 18, 2001
In re Caswell
Dec. 18, 2001