Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C035358
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Praiser v. Biggs Unified School District
Certificated teacher who becomes part-time employee may be paid prorated salary, but must be allowed to retain all other benefits. |
Education |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
A091772
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Grover v. Bay View Bank
Bank had no duty to impose lien where judgment creditor didn't comply with requirements for levy on debtor's spouse's account. |
Banking |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
B133232
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Lundy v. Ford Motor Co.
Court's incorrect definition of 'substantially' is reversible error. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
B138302
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Buena Vista Mines Inc. v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
Insurance company has no duty to defend policyholder in lawsuit alleging misconduct that occurred outside coverage period. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
D034678
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Ferreira v. Gray, Cary, Ware & Freidenrich
Where case is concluded by settlement after trial, there is no favorable termination for purposes of pursuing malicious prosecution action. |
Torts |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
G022813
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Van Schoick v. Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Court goes beyond role on summary judgment when triable issues of material fact exist concerning whether school clubs are curriculum related. |
Education |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
B140639
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Congress of California Seniors v. Catholic Healthcare West
Federal law preempts California's regulation of Medicare reimbursement to healthcare providers. |
Labor Law |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
A089185
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American Cemwood Corp. v. American Home Assurance Co.
Defendant seeking to remove case to more convenient forum must show that all defendants may be served in alternate forum. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
A089749
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People v. Health Laboratories of North America Inc.
Statute that prohibits lawsuits intended to chill free speech does not cover enforcement activities of district attorney. |
Government |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
A091894
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Bibb v. Bibb
Automobile not validly transmuted should have been included in probate estate as husband's separate property. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
G025009
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Remsen v. Lavacot
Trustees of trust created before July 1, 1989 is not required to pay interest on cash gift. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
H020311
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Ajida Technologies Inc. v. Roos Instruments Inc.
Parties' duty to arbitrate arising from joint agreement survives termination of the agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
A088732
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People v. McGinnis
Defendant who committed crimes to fund drug addiction is entitled to evaluation for rehabilitation program. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
C029714
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Pichly v. Nortech Waste LLC
Employment contract containing binding arbitration clause isn't unconscionable because employee is not in weaker position. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
S078879
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In re Resendiz
Incorrect advice from attorney relating to consequences of guilty plea on immigration status is not ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
S083632
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Preston v. State Board of Equalization
Artist must pay sales taxes for illustrations she sold to book publisher but not for accompanying copyrights. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
00-15432
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Bunney v. Mitchell
Order |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | ||
00-70013
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Estate of Simplot
Premium should not be applied to minority voting stock of decedent's company when determining estate tax deficiency. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99-30213
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U.S. v. Sherburne
Awarding attorney fees to defendant for wrongful criminal prosecution must not involve second-guessing reasonableness of government's tactical decisions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | |
99-70596
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Montero-Martinez v. Ashcroft
Order |
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Jul. 2, 2001 | ||
D030802
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Coscia v. McKenna & Cuneo
Standing conviction on guilty plea doesn't collaterally estop plaintiff in malpractice action from alleging and proving actual innocence. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B140436
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People v. Palmer
Defendant convicted of continuous sexual abuse is not eligible for sentence under 'one strike' law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B135799
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Gulf Insurance Co. v. TIG Insurance Co.
Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is owed only to those who are entitled to benefits under insurance policy. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
D035559
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City of San Diego v. Dunkl
SLAPP motion is moot once opposing party prevails on legal questions presented for resolution. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
A088300
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McCormick v. Travelers Insurance Co.
Insurance policyholder's lawsuit over denial of flood coverage must be brought in federal court. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B143617
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Rademan v. Superior Court (Joseph)
Trial court may review records of psychotherapist's patients to determine if crime/tort exception to psychotherapist-patient privilege is applicable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B138366
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Echevarrieta v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City ordinance that regulates foliage heights doesn't constitute governmental taking without just compensation. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
A084401
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The Nippon Credit Bank Ltd., Los Angeles Agency v. 1333 North California Boulevard
Bad faith waste cause of action includes situations where defendant has failed to pay property taxes. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B134479
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People v. Luera
Child pornography is admissible despite anonymity of informant and apparently inconsistent accounts by police officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B135960
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People v. McPherson
Imposing consecutive sentences is proper where defendant commits two separate crimes: aiding and abetting rape and rape. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 |