| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B138714
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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 |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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E028003
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People v. Joshua M.
Intent to commit offense if opportunity arises is not element of unlawful peeking. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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B082512
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Saks v. Charity Mission Baptist Church
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Sep. 12, 2001 | ||
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S080176
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Steiny and Co. Inc. v. Citicorp Real Estate Inc.
Order |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | ||
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S099070
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People v. Tillett
Order |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | ||
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99SC602
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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00SC418
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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99-56718
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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00-3367
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Paalan v. Nickels
Order |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | ||
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S081438
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People v. Sandoval
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B082512
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Saks v. Charity Mission Baptist Church
Church is not liable for reverend's fraudulent scheme to obtain government loan. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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D036615
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B144531
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Mobley v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Agency violated due process by denying hearing before withholding funds from subcontractor for wage violations. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B147464
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B143800
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B145085
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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G024336
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S097882
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People v. Harrah
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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D035265
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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G027381
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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 |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S082570
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Donovan v. RRL Corporation
Used-car dealership may rescind contract created by public advertisement where unilateral mistake of fact occurred as to price of vehicle. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B136807
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Baltayan v. Estate of Getemyan
Denial of relief for out-of-state indigent was improper when based upon favorable arbitration award to opponent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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H020650
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Marriage of Petropoulos
Court should have retroactively applied statutory amendment to determine amount of spousal support reimbursement. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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H020625
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Wershba v. Apple Computer Inc.
Settlement agreement was fair and reasonable and court applied proper criteria in certifying nationwide class. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B138608
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Moreno v. Greenwood Auto Center
Prejudgment interest may be recovered for loss of use in conversion action. |
Torts |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B144240
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People v. Thomas
No federal constitutional violation occurred where defense counsel waived defendant's state statutory right to jury trial on prior prison term allegations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S090076
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People v. Sengpadychith
Court erred when it failed to find specific felonies comprising gang's primary activities. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S020032
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People v. Lewis
First-degree murder conviction upheld despite problems with testimony of primary witness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S075232
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People v. Collins
Waiver of jury trial obtained by court's assurance of an unspecified benefit isn't valid waiver. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B144391
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Kain v. California Dept. of Health Services
Person who receives federal funds for vaccination injury must reimburse Medi-Cal benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 11, 2001 |