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People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Recent amendment in Penal statute, requiring a bail bond forfeiture to be declared in open court, does not apply retroactively. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Williamson v. Prida
Veterinary doctor, who administers three injections in race horse that causes swelling in horse's neck, doesn't breach standard of care. 		Torts Dec. 30, 1999
Kramer v. State Farm Insurance Co.
Policy covering injury arising from "ownership, maintenance, or use" of premises doesn't cover owner's molestation of child on premises, absent causal connection. 		Insurance Dec. 30, 1999
APRI Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Schatteman)
Trial court loses jurisdiction to reconsider motion to quash service of process after judgment has been entered. 		Civil Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Mann v. DMV
Submission of false and misleading license applications to DMV justifies revocation of salesperson's vehicle license. 		Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 1999
Marriage of Sweeney
Enforcement of dormant 1963 child support judgment is barred, notwithstanding later-enacted statute making such judgments enforceable until paid in full. 		Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Steven S., a Minor
Order extending juvenile's commitment to detention facility for additional two years isn't improper by referee, and doesn't constitute double jeopardy. 		Juveniles Dec. 30, 1999
County of Riverside v. Burt
Child support, ordered to reimburse county for welfare benefits paid to support child, may be retroactive to date welfare benefits commenced. 		Family Law Dec. 30, 1999
Wilcox v. Birtwhistle
Party can withdraw admissions deemed admitted for failure to respond to discovery, if failure was due to mistake, inadvertence or excusable neglect. 		Civil Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
APRI Insurance Co., v. Superior Court (Schatteman)
Trial court loses jurisdiction to reconsider motion to quash service of process after judgment has been entered. 		Civil Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Knoell v. Petrovich
Defamation action against attorney is barred by the litigation privilege and the statute of limitations. 		Torts Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Alvarado
Carjacking, rather than attempted carjacking, exists when defendant has possession of vehicle and carries it away, however slight the movement. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Hanson v. Grode
Declaration of plaintiff's medical expert raises triable issues of fact sufficient to overcome summary judgment motion. 		Torts Dec. 30, 1999
Renee S. v. Superior Court (Department of Health and Human Services)
Juvenile court may be compelled to conduct jurisdiction hearing in dependency proceedings on consecutive court days until conclusion of proceedings. 		Juveniles Dec. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Valdez
One-year limitations period, for statute allowing habeas review based on newly recognized right, runs from date new right becomes retroactive. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
U.S v. Cordoba
District court's refusal to admit results of unstipulated polygraph examination, pursuant to the Federal Rules of Evidence, isn't an abuse of discretion. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Ewing
'Harass,' as used in stalking statute, is not unconstitutionally vague. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Tufunga
'Claim of right' defense is no longer available as defense to robberies perpetrated to satisfy, settle or collect on a debt. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Briseno v. INS
Court of Appeals lacks jurisdiction over petitions filed by aliens who are deportable because they committed an aggravated felony. 		Immigration Dec. 30, 1999
Rivera v. Pugh
Double jeopardy isn't violated when defendant is prosecuted for refusing to take blood-alcohol test after driver's license revoked for same refusal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Chong
Due to many instances of unprofessional conduct, it's proper to admonish attorney in jury's presence, rather than excusing jury. 		Attorneys Dec. 30, 1999
Larkin v. Williams, Woolley, Cogswell, Nakazawa & Russell
Partnership agreement's arbitration clause, requiring arbitration of any claim arising out of the partnership agreement, encompasses claim for dissolution of partnership. 		Contracts Dec. 30, 1999
Local 21, International Federation of Professional And Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO v. City and County of San Francisco
Retired city employees aren't entitled to same city-funded dental benefits given to active city employees pursuant to their collective bargaining agreement. 		Labor Law Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Vichroy
Jury instruction permitting jury to consider defendant's prior sex offenses as evidence of propensity to commit the charged offense violates due process. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Salvador-Rodriguez
Order 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Royal Insurance Co. of America v. Southwest Marine
Exculpatory clause in maritime contract can't shield party from liability for gross negligence. 		Contracts Dec. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Gantt
Officers must present complete copy of search warrant to person present at property to be searched. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Durdines v. Superior Court (People)
When defendant claims ineffective assistance of counsel, attorney need not explain his behavior before the issuance of writ of habeas corpus. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Foster v. Reed
Duress defense isn't applicable in an administrative proceeding when reviewing the suspension of a teenager's driver's license. 		Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 1999
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment. 		Business Law Dec. 30, 1999
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