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Francisco G. v. Superior Court (Human Resources Agency of Santa Cruz County)
Bypass provision is applied to father whose status in prior dependency proceedings terminating parental rights to sibling, was biological or alleged father.
Family Law Sep. 12, 2001
Finnegan v. Schrader
County sanitary district board member violated statute when he accepted district manger position before resigning board position.
Government Sep. 12, 2001
In re Jasmine P.
Court isn't required to determine visitation rights of mother when grandmother agrees to become legal guardian of child.
Family Law Sep. 12, 2001
McIntyre v. Board of Retirement of Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System
Board of Retirement has statutory authority to investigate retirement disability claims.
Employment Law Sep. 12, 2001
Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal Inc. v. Chip-It Recycling Inc.
Congressional act isn't intended to pre-empt local exclusive franchise agreements which address disposal of solid waste and recyclables.
Constitutional Law Sep. 12, 2001
People v. Brown
DNA evidence is admissible because scientists followed proper laboratory procedures.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 12, 2001
People v. Tapia
When defendant's probation has expired, order finding him in violation is void and court doesn't have jurisdiction to extend probation term.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 12, 2001
Arnold v. Dow Chemical Co.
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act will not pre-empt state common law products liability action.
Constitutional Law Sep. 12, 2001
Renee J. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Reunification services denied when parent previously failed at reunification with child's siblings.
Family Law Sep. 12, 2001
People v. Cunningham
Sep. 12, 2001
Hirshfield v. Schwartz
Trial court doesn't abuse discretion in fashioning an interest, which it called an easement, to protect encroacher's use of disputed land.
Real Property Sep. 12, 2001
People v. Joshua M.
Intent to commit offense if opportunity arises is not element of unlawful peeking.
Juveniles Sep. 12, 2001
Saks v. Charity Mission Baptist Church
Sep. 12, 2001
Steiny and Co. Inc. v. Citicorp Real Estate Inc.
Order
Sep. 12, 2001
People v. Tillett
Order
Sep. 12, 2001
Martin v. People
Trial court incorrectly added period of parole to defendant's sentence because parole board has sole discretionary authority to determine defendant's parole eligibility.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2001
North Colorado Medical Center Inc. v. Nicholas
Hospital acted in accordance with state law and is therefore immune from liability in doctor's claims arising from suspension of privileges.
Torts Sep. 11, 2001
U.S. v. Baker
No actual conflict existed where defendant's attorney was in prison during appeal, and counsel did not provide ineffective assistance.
Attorneys Sep. 11, 2001
Paalan v. Nickels
Order
Sep. 11, 2001
People v. Sandoval
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2001
Saks v. Charity Mission Baptist Church
Church is not liable for reverend's fraudulent scheme to obtain government loan.
Contracts Sep. 11, 2001
Oregel v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Substantial evidence supports jury's verdict that car manufacturer violated Consumer Warranty Act by refusing to repurchase car with persistent oil leak.
Business Law Sep. 11, 2001
Mobley v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Agency violated due process by denying hearing before withholding funds from subcontractor for wage violations.
Constitutional Law Sep. 11, 2001
20th Century Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Ahles)
Among other things, new statute reviving previously barred insurance claims, arising out of Northridge earthquake doesn't impair insurer's right of contract.
Insurance Sep. 11, 2001
People v. Hardacre
Sexually violent predator who failed to complete therapy or show that he was able to control his pedophilia was properly recommitted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2001
Estate of Guidotti
Testamentary trust that provides wife with income for life on condition that she does not marry was void as restraint on marriage.
Probate and Trusts Sep. 11, 2001
Panico v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Nonsuit judgment is reversed where court improperly required plaintiffs to show structural damage in determining whether roof had 'collapsed.'
Insurance Sep. 11, 2001
People v. Harrah
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2001
People v. Gordon
Ceramic pieces of spark plug aren't burglar's tools within meaning of statute providing for possession of burglar's tools.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2001
Anthony L. v. Superior Court (People)
Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act was intended to punish both felony and misdemeanor crimes committed in furtherance of criminal street gang.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2001