Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B138557
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Hermosa Beach Stop Oil Coalition v. City (Windward Associates)
Applying proposition banning oil drilling to preexisting project is valid exercise of City's police power and is not unconstitutional impairment of contract. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B112612
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Rufo v. Simpson
Trial court didn't' err in admitting and excluding evidence, and damage awards aren't excessive in civil actions against O.J. Simpson. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
E025054
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Marriage of Scheppers
Life insurance proceeds are not included in calculation of child support obligations. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
E027176
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Slayton v. Slayton
Court may consider testimony of mediator in child custody case as evidence to establish that one parent is guilty of neglect. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B139842
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People v. Jenkins
When offenses are committed on same occasion and arise from same set of operative facts, court doesn't have discretion to sentence concurrently. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
A086348
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C.J.A. Corp. v. Trans-Action Financial Corp.
Second deed of trust holder cannot change remedy to money judgment after obtaining judgment of judicial foreclosure. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
F032226
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People v. Lozano
Sentence enhancement is not proper if it results in double punishment of gang member under two separate statutes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B106689
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People v. Hein
Defendant who stood in doorway as murder was being committed does not deserve finding of special circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
F032957
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People v. Perez
Two sentence enhancements for murder do not violate due process where defendant 's manner of killing exhibited premeditation and motive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
G022832
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Hessians Motorcycle Club v. JC Flanagans
Sports bar may refuse to admit patrons wearing colored patches signifying membership in motorcycle club. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
C031851
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Coors Brewing Company v. Stroh
Only prizes of inconsequential value may be awarded in cash prize sweepstakes conducted in connection with sale of alcoholic beverages. |
Corporations |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
C032818
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People v. Parmar
Contract in which county housing authority partially funds nuisance-prosecution position in district attorney's office isn't contrary to public policy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
E027229
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People v. Montoya
Counsel for mentally disordered offender may waive client's right to jury at hearing to extend involuntary treatment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
C033885
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Calfarm Insurance Co. v. Wolf
Injured passenger's insurer is responsible for uninsured motorist coverage when limit on car owner's policy is not similar. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B134049
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People v. Howze
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Jul. 1, 2001 | ||
S084057
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. Superior Court (In re Powerine Oil Co. Inc.)
Insurance company is not obligated to indemnify policyholder for environmental expenses ordered by administrative agency. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
S082133
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State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Superior Court (Schaefer Ambulance Service Inc.)
Workers' compensation insurer isn't immune from civil liability when it misallocates insureds' financial information resulting in higher premiums for insureds. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
S066991
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People v. Sanchez
Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is not lesser included offense of murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B136458
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People v. Munoz
Sequential designation of judges authorized to consider wiretap applications does not violate statute or legislative intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
A084426
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People v. Currie
Right to impartial jury isn't violated because underrepresentation of group not caused by selection process but by members' failure to appear. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
G026848
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McCoy v. Superior Court of Orange County
Arbitration clause is unconscionable and unenforceable where employer mandates acceptance of it as condition of employment. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B135439
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Carole Ring & Assoc. v. Nicastro
Pursuant to statute, prevailing party is entitled to post-arbitration attorney fees and costs, notwithstanding arbitrator's denial of same at arbitration |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B146372
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Jaime M., a Minor
Juvenile's status must first be determined by delinquency and dependency court before placement can be authorized. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B139266
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People v. Cleveland
Consecutive sentence imposed by judge isn't factual determination which increased defendant's penalty and must be determined by jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B144094
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Fuller v. Superior Court (IPC International Corp.)
Right to protection against self incrimination may not be invoked before depositions are taken. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B145442
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Briggs v. Superior Court (People)
Judge's disqualification is untimely because he had already conducted pretrial hearing involving contested fact issues. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
A088368
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Van Ness v. Blue Cross of California
Insurer does not breach contract by issuing health insurance policy that clearly provides reduced benefits for non-participating health care providers. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
B140352
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People v. Lavin
Oregon prisoner's handwritten demand is not sufficient to trigger 180-day deadline to bring charges in California. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
A089533
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Ratcliff Architects v. Vanir Construction Management Inc.
Demurrers were properly sustained against party that did not have standing to sue under terms of contract. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
S096910
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Currie v. City of San Diego
Order |
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Jun. 29, 2001 |