| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-0182
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Richard M., a Minor
Written notice of drug testing, including time and location, required before probation can be revoked. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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97-0471
|
State v. Adams
Conviction for first-degree murder with sentence of death appropriate under the circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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98-1567
|
Modern Financial Plans & Services Inc. v. Abele (In re Cohen)
Creditor receiving a cashier's check purchased with debtor's funds by the debtor's spouse isn't an 'initial transferee' for fraudulent transfer recovery. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
98-0225
|
Brandon H., a Minor
Statute which suspends driving privileges until juvenile reaches age 18 is rationally related to legitimate state interest of deterrence. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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98-1195
|
Hill & Sandford v. Mirzai (In re Mirzai)
Bankruptcy court doesn't have jurisdiction to revise a fee award when timely appeal is pending. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
98-1307
|
Soderlund v. Cohen (In re Soderlund)
Court properly considers proofs of claim and unsecured portion of undersecured claims in converting Chapter 13 case to Chapter 7. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-50378
|
U.S. v. Qualls
Opinion |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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B128676
|
Derek W., a Minor
Failure to timely raise Indian ancestral connection to preserve parental rights under Indian Child Welfare Act justifies termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
95-50007
|
U.S. v. Sherpa
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-99014
|
Thompson v. Calderon
Absent prejudice to defendant, grant of habeas relief for ineffective assistance of counsel is erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-586
|
Wisconsin v. Mueller
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-792
|
Kalina v. Fletcher
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-738
|
Salinas, Mario v. United States
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-643
|
Steel Co. v. Citizens for Better Environ.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-843
|
Natl. Credit Union Admin. v. First National Bank & Trust
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-1415
|
Sabelko v. Phoenix
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-1509
|
Luzik v. Virginia
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-1905
|
Hill v. Colorado
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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B103406
|
Alvarado v. Superior Court
Court may withhold identities of witnesses from defense after determining witnesses are in mortal danger. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
C022259
|
Feminist Women's Health Center v. Superior Court (Jenkins)
No wrongful termination for privacy violation if employee agrees to physical exhibition as employment condition. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
G019631
|
Torelli v. J.P. Enterprises Inc.
Parties' self-negotiation of sale after purchase contract expires doesn't end obligation to pay broker's commission. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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C016864
|
Plunkett v. Spaulding
Expert witness declarations are required for treating doctors also providing standard of care opinions. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B105297 and B105344
|
People v. Fine
Statute of limitations for offenses involving securities fraud is tolled by Penal Code 'discovery rule.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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A068116
|
Daum v. Spinecare Medical Group
Jury isn't restricted to expert opinion to determine if physician's disclosure before surgery was adequate. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
S053421
|
Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Incontestability clause bars challenge to life insurance policy issued to insured who was HIV-positive. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S053421
|
Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Insurer cannot assert 'impostor defense' if named insured personally applied for the insurance. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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G020021
|
Calcor Space Facility, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Thiem Industries, Inc.)
Subpoena only describing broad categories of documents is unduly burdensome and abuses discovery system. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
H013548
|
Reichardt v. Hoffman
Non-exclusive easement holder's conduct, preventing property owner from using easement, is not ground for extinguishment. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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C021079
|
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Zerin
No equitable lien attaches in insurer's favor to third-party recoveries paid to insureds' attorney. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B099197
|
Robbins v. Blecher
Voluntary dismissal of enforcement action, after reversal of underlying judgment, isn't favorable termination on merits. |
Torts |
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Jul. 26, 1999 |