| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-1060
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Miller v. Albright
Person born overseas to unwed alien mother and American father cannot claim citizenship after reaching majority. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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97-1287
|
Hughes Aircraft Co. v. Jacobson
Certiorari granted |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | ||
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97-0412
|
Kotterman v. Killian
Tuition tax credit constitutional as neutral adjustment mechanism for equalizing tax burden and encouraging educational expenditures. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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96-8083
|
Public Lands Council v. Babbitt
Secretary of Interior acts within his authority by changing grazing regulations. |
Government |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
|
S020161
|
People v. Waidla
To warrant removal of death penalty sentences, felony-murder defendants must have meritorious, appealable issues. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
|
S061215
|
Cates Construction, Incorp. v. Talbot Partners
Surety's liability is co-extensive with that of the principal and can include covenants implied in bond. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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97-15864 and 97-15914
|
Bates v. Jones
Lifetime term limits for legislators in California's Proposition 140 do not violate federal constitutional rights. |
Government |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
|
S043548
|
Loder v. City of Glendale
City's employee drug-testing program is unconstitutional for current employees but constitutional for job applicants. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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A077450 and A085569
|
People v. Burnett
Unless evidence supporting the offense is presented at preliminary hearing, conviction must be reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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98CA2424
|
Medina v. State of Colorado
State does not waive governmental immunity for claims related to failure to warn of a road hazard. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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96CA1749
|
People v. Harding
Criminal defendant's waiver of his right to testify not valid if court's advisement incomplete. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA1564
|
In the Interest of B.W. a child
Child support may be awarded retroactive to the birth of the child. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA0360
|
People v. Witty
Disqualification of district attorney does not violate separation of powers doctrine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA0773
|
Alderton v. State
Amended formula for compensation of county court judges did not violate contractual rights of judges. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
|
00CA0061
|
Wackenhut Corp. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Apportionment of worker's compensation benefits not appropriate where earlier injury was to different part of back. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
|
99SC35
|
Itin v. Ungar
Plaintiff seeking to recover damages and costs under Stolen Property statute need not prove defendant convicted of theft crime. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA0785
|
People v. Garcia
Criminal defendant may waive right to speedy trial under the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA1949
|
Keybank v. Mascarenas
Merchant to whom goods are consigned may transfer property to buyers in the ordinary course of business. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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00CA0337
|
In the Interest of L.M., a Juvenile-Child
Prosecution not required to disprove elements of affirmative defense where there was no evidence to support the use of the defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA2042
|
Boryla v. Pash
Trial court is not required to enter award of interest on actual costs from date of original cost award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA2491
|
Morris v. Askeland Enterprises, Inc.
Punitive damages are not available for claims brought under Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-3268
|
U.S. v. Weller
Court upholds bank branch manager's conviction for embezzling. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-2186
|
U.S. v. Heckard
Defendant's proximity to gun and fact that he owned residence where gun was found is sufficient evidence to convict for possession of firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
|
42355-0
|
State of Washington v. Clausing
Unlicensed physician found guilty of illegal possession and delivery of legend drugs when delivered to former patient without valid prescription. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SA131
|
In the Matter of Price
Attorney denied reinstatement to practice law for two years for disciplinary violations. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SC738
|
City and County of Denver v. Gonzales
In negligence suits involving one-vehicle accidents, 3-year statute of limitations applies to all tort actions for bodily injury or property damage whether tortfeasor was using or operating motor vehicle. |
Torts |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-6297
|
Lusk v. Ryder Integrated Logistics
Defendant must present comparative evidence of general populations lifting capabilities in disability-discrimination suit against employer. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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00-30125
|
U.S. c. Garcia-Sanchez
When evidence supports defendant's participation, and court attributes to him amount of drugs sold by conspiracy, sentence based on such evidence is not error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-2328
|
U.S. v. Vallo
Government presented sufficient evidence to convict mother and boyfriend of murder of child. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SC987
|
People v. Jasper
Trial courts possess inherent authority to impose plea cutoff deadline as part of its case management responsibilities provided parties have notice of deadline. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 19, 2001 |
