| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C034782
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Curtis F. v. Superior Court (Dept. of Human Services)
Sufficient evidence exists to deny reunification services even though one mental health professional suggests that mentally ill parent may benefit from reunification. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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F032173
|
People v. Saephanh
Liability for solicitation of murder may not attach where evidence demonstrates that intended recipient never received solicitation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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C029929
|
Zabetian v. Medical Board of California
Two negligent acts satisfy Business and Professions Code Section 2234's definition of 'repeated negligent acts.' |
Torts |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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S080451
|
People v. Rells
Penal Code Section 1372 establishes presumption that defendant is mentally competent and burden is on him to prove otherwise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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C030969
|
Alexander v. State Personnel Board
State Personnel Board may waive provisions of certain civil service statutes, but may not waive 'competitive examination' requirement. |
Government |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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A085621
|
People v. Choi
Motion to recuse district attorney requires evidence demonstrating conflict of interest rendering it unlikely that defendant will receive fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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A087452
|
Shin v. Kong
Husband does not have action against physician who artificially inseminates wife without his knowledge. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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B126355
|
Jones v. Moore
Expert's testimony is properly excluded when it goes beyond opinions expressed during his deposition. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
|
C030074
|
Sandahl v. Beverly Enterprises Inc.
In civil suit alleging elder abuse, nursing home that fails to challenge jury instructions at trial waives issue on appeal. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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D034097
|
Matthew Z., a Minor
Court properly terminates parental rights of father who has mild retardation and does not maintain relationship with his son. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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B138334
|
Griego v. Superior Court (People)
In civil proceeding, prosecution is bound by promise of transactional immunity and cannot pursue uncharged criminal acts against deponent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
|
B135983
|
Peters v. Superior Court (People)
Petition to extend commitment of sexually violent predator must be supported by evaluations conducted by at least two practicing psychiatrists or psychologists. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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A087470
|
Kuns v. City of Ukiah
Whether premature cutting off of family's electrical power caused fire is question of fact for jury. |
Government |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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D032423
|
Hatch v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution need not establish that victims are under 14 in prosecution for attempted lewd act on minor under 14. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
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00-99009
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Nevius v. McDaniel
Order |
|
May 31, 2000 | ||
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C030074
|
Sandahl v. Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
In civil suit alleging elder abuse, nursing home that fails to challenge jury instructions at trial waives issue on appeal. |
Torts |
|
May 31, 2000 | |
|
99-1266
|
United States v. Johnson
Order |
|
May 30, 2000 | ||
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99-6136
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Rea v. United States
Order |
|
May 30, 2000 | ||
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B134897
|
Boon v. Rivera
Those present at scene of emergency owe duty to not misstate material facts concerning nature of emergency to public safety officials present. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 2000 | |
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S080451
|
People v. Rells
Penal Code Section 1372 establishes presumption that defendant is mentally competent and burden is on him to prove otherwise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2000 | |
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S086257
|
Canal Street, Ltd., et al.
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
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S085306
|
Saunders v. U-Haul Co. of California Inc.
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
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S077830
|
Buelna on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
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S086507
|
Stocker v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co.
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
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S086408
|
Anesthesia Care Assoc. Medical Group Inc. v. Blue Cross of California
Order |
|
May 25, 2000 | ||
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S078168
|
Viad Corporation v. Superior Court (McGrath)
Review granted |
|
May 24, 2000 | ||
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99-15361
|
Dunleavy v. Nadler
In class action, proposed settlement filed before Private Securities Litigation Reform Act's effective date may be reviewed under methodology mandated by statute. |
Securities |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
|
98-0524
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State v. Preston
Requiring establishment of entrapment defense by clear and convincing evidence is constitutional, but presumption of innocence may not be taken away. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
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99SA72
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Matter of Sather
Attorney cannot treat advance fees as own property, but must place them in trust account until earned. |
Attorneys |
|
May 24, 2000 | |
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99SA27
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Matter of Wimmershoff
Public censure and restitution is appropriate sanction for charging client unreasonable fee and violating contingent-fee rules. |
Attorneys |
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May 24, 2000 |