| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S066991
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People v. Sanchez
Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is not lesser included offense of murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
B136458
|
People v. Munoz
Sequential designation of judges authorized to consider wiretap applications does not violate statute or legislative intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
A084426
|
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 |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
G026848
|
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 |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
B135439
|
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 |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
B146372
|
Jaime M., a Minor
Juvenile's status must first be determined by delinquency and dependency court before placement can be authorized. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
B139266
|
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 |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
B144094
|
Fuller v. Superior Court (IPC International Corp.)
Right to protection against self incrimination may not be invoked before depositions are taken. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
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B145442
|
Briggs v. Superior Court (People)
Judge's disqualification is untimely because he had already conducted pretrial hearing involving contested fact issues. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
A088368
|
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 |
|
Jul. 1, 2001 | |
|
B140352
|
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 |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | |
|
A089533
|
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 |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | |
|
S096910
|
Currie v. City of San Diego
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
|
S095677
|
Briggs v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
|
S097047
|
Advanced Electronics Inc. v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S097147
|
People v. Slyvester
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S096833
|
Dube v. Dept. of Real Estate
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S096738
|
Popkin v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S094518
|
People v. Perez
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
|
S097143
|
Insurance Commissioner of the State of California v. Professionals Prototype I Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S096877
|
People v. Cluff
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S097054
|
Hashem H., a Minor
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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S097579
|
People v. Fonseca
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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00-768
|
INS v. Nguyen
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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00-268
|
Zalawadia v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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00-285
|
McQueen v. SC Dept. of Health
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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00-6280
|
Max-George v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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00-523
|
Obajuluwa v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
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00-668
|
INS v. Khorn
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 | ||
|
B089804
|
Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Doubt as to whether duty to defend exists must be resolved in favor of the insured. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 29, 2001 |
