| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A085955
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Cassel v. Sullivan
Complaint to value former partner's business interest need only specify relief sought, not specific dollar amount. |
Corporations |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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D036508
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Randall v. Scovis
Litigation privilege doesn't apply where constitutional right to privacy outweighs policies underlying privilege. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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A091134
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Bell v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Labor Code Section 1194 does not authorize award of interim attorney fees. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B135467
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Carlson v. Blatt
Malpractice action is barred by statute of limitations where appellant with adequate time and opportunity failed to file complaint within statutory period. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B141232
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Modern Paint and Body Supply Inc. v. State Board of Equalization
Auto paint and body supplier incurs sales tax liability for supplies sold to auto paint and body shops. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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F032185
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People v. Westlund
Conviction for possession of silencer requires that defendant knew or should have known that characteristic of firearm was illegal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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C036542
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Leake v. Superior Court (People)
Civil Discovery Act of 1986 applies to Sexually Violent Predator Act proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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A086349
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Kathleen R. v. City of Livermore
City is not subject to suit for damages or injunction for offering unrestricted access to the Internet through computers at public library. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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G027891
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The TJX Companies v. Superior Court (Burchard)
Parties are entitled to oral hearing before disposition on whether requirements for class action are met. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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G027750
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Titmas v. Superior Court (In re Iavarone)
Assertion of attorney-client privilege must lead to full hearing with oral argument prior to revelation of information. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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F033184
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Morton Engineering & Construction Inc. v. Patscheck
Subcontractor may seek penalties for nonpayment in contractor-disciplinary proceeding or in civil action. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B142928
|
People v. Gray
Trial court errs in not allowing prosecution to justify peremptory challenges when defense asserts challenges based on racial bias. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B145701
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Mendez v. Superior Court (People)
When petitioner cannot show extrinsic fraud or duress, judgment cannot be attacked by writ of coram nobis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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C030938
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People v. Bowers
Trial court abused its discretion by removing juror because it did not show 'demonstrable reality' that juror was unable to perform. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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F032923
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Wallich's Ranch Co. v. Kern County Citrus Pest Control District
Challengers of tax assessments imposed under Pest Control Law must first exhaust all remedies before local pest control district. |
Government |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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A090936
|
People v. Ian C.
Detention and search of minor violating curfew is reasonable and constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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A088723
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Benedict v. Danner Press
Defendant isn't precluded from relief from entry of default judgment although defendant and his counsel are partially responsible. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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G027378
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Bolter v. Superior Court (Harris Research Inc.)
Clause in franchise agreement mandating that all disputes be arbitrated in Utah is unduly unfair and, thus, unconscionable. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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G026722
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Wilson v. Shea
Court reverses move-away and child support orders requiring trial court to recalculate according to guidelines and allowing for travel expense trust. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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F034964
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Sara D., a Minor
Juvenile parent has constitutional right to hearing before guardian at litem is appointed to represent parent in court. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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E025653
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People v. Hagen
Sentencing for tax fraud offenses falls within indeterminate sentencing provisions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B135879
|
Coalition Advocating Legal Housing Options v. City of Santa Monica
Zoning ordinance that prescribes who may occupy second-units in single family homes is unconstitutional. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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F023079
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Harrott v. County of Kings
Assault rifle not included in statute nor on attorney general's augmented list must be returned. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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S020378
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People v. Anderson
Defendant's death penalty sentence for two murders committed during commission of robbery affirmed on automatic appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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S018665
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People v. Lewis
On automatic appeal death penalty affirmed for defendant who committed first degree murder, robbery, burglary and attempted murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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S079575
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People v. Torres
To civilly commit sexually violent predator trier of fact does not have to find that prior sexual crimes were predatory. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
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B143474
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Videotape Plus Inc. v. Lyons
Malicious prosecution requires proof that all of plaintiff's causes of actions lacked probable cause. |
Torts |
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Jun. 27, 2001 | |
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H021193
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People v. Martinez
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Jun. 27, 2001 | ||
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00-50016
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U.S. v. Muro-Inclan
Deportation was lawful even though defendant was not informed of possible waiver because he failed to prove economic hardship to family. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 27, 2001 | |
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01-3011
|
Woodberry v. Bruce
Order |
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Jun. 27, 2001 |
