Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E028068
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State of California v. Superior Court (Nagel)
Government is immune from recovery for injuries suffered by non-employees engaged in firefighting activities. |
Government |
|
Jul. 3, 2001 | |
E026362
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Adoption of Daniele G.
Biological father's interest in forming relationship with child doesn't outweigh detriment to child if removed from guardians. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 3, 2001 | |
H020663
|
People v. Carrillo
Court correctly determines it does not have discretion to conditionally dismiss strike allegations pursuant to Penal Code Section 1385. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 2001 | |
C030917
|
People v. Sandoval
Prosecutor must make reasonable effort to obtain trial appearance of crucial witness who resides in Mexico. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 2001 | |
S075263
|
People v. Murphy
Court should apply Three Strikes Law and habitual sexual offender statute in sentencing defendant who meets criteria of both. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 2001 | |
00-201
|
New York Times Co. Inc. v. Tasini
Print publishers violate copyright law by distributing freelance articles to electronic publishers without permission. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
00-1011
|
Calcano-Martinez v. INS
Lawful permanent residents appealing removal due to convictions for aggravated felonies may pursue their habeas petitions through Section 2241 action. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
00-276
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United States v. United Foods, Inc.
Assessments imposed against mushroom growers to fund advertising promoting mushroom sales violated first amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
00-191
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Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee
Limitations on political expenditures coordinated with a candidate may be limited under federal election law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99-1994
|
Nevada v. Hicks
Tribal courts lack jurisdiciton to adjudicate state wardens' alleged tortious conduct in executing search warrant on reservation for an off-reservation crime. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
69342-1
|
State v. Barker
Oregon police officer did not have authority of law to arrest intoxicated driver in Washington. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
69177-1
|
O'Connor v. Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services
Disclosure under Public Records Act is required even during litigation if records could be obtained through civil court discovery rules. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
69550-4
|
State v. Vreen
Erroneous denial of peremptory challenge is not harmless when objectionable juror actually deliberates on jury that convicted defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
00-767
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INS v. St. Cyr
U.S. resident who was convicted of deportable crime prior to enactment of immigration law may seek relief from deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 2, 2001 | |
B134049
|
People v. Howze
Because of defendant's disruptive behavior and refusal to appear in court, court didn't err in commencing trial in defendant's absence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
19602-0-III
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Cheek v. Employment Security Department
Court properly dismissed petitioner's appeal of denial of unemployment insurance where petitioner failed to timely serve Department of Unemployment Insurance. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
19403-5-III
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State v. Marsh
Statute disqualifying non-English speaking potential jurors complies with public policy and is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
18356-4-III
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State v. Walls
As required by escape statute, defendant was detained pursuant to felony conviction when causal relationship between warrant and prior felony convictions exists. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
25535-9-II
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State v. Leffingwell
Washington courts have jurisdiction if essential element of offense is committed in state. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
19485-0-III
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Lian v. Stalick
Landlord breached implied warranty of habitability when he failed to repair deteriorating steps that provided sole means of access to tenant's apartment. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 2, 2001 | |
A091473
|
Franklin v. USX Corp.
Company not liable for plaintiff's injuries allegedly caused by Western Pipe & Steel Shipyard, when no successor in interest liability attaches. |
Torts |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
S082110
|
People v. Epps
Denial of jury trial for defendant's prior offenses does not require reversal of latest conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2001 | |
S059461
|
People v. Morales
No prosecutorial misconduct in closing statement that asserted drug use implies drug possession where defendant did not dispute possession. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
S082662
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People v. Atkins
Evidence of voluntary intoxication does not negate requisite intent required to prove mental state for arson. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99CA1955
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Stuart v. D'Ascenz
Right of first refusal in lease agreement does not constitute a purchase option. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99CA1838
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Steam Boat Springs v. City and County of Denver
Taxpayer is not entitled to hearing on refund issue where taxability question is already resolved. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99CA2203
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Sullivan v. Industrial Claim Appeals
Member of National Guard not entitled to workers' compensation benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99CA0867
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People v. J.M.
Trial court not authorized to sentence parent of juvenile delinquent to jail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99CA1689
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Lazuk v. School District No. 1
School board approval not required for transfer of teacher to different high school. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
98CA2105
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Rojhani v. Meagher
Exclusion of physician's procedure note was not improper where content of note used to cross-examine expert witness. |
Torts |
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Jul. 2, 2001 |