| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G019497
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Camarena v. State Personnel Board (Department of Food and Agriculture)
State agency can delegate power to agricultural association to discharge state employee. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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B095944
|
Orange Unified School District v. Rancho Santiago Community College District
Unified school districts' mutual consent to run community college adult education programs is no longer necessary. |
Education |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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C023677
|
People v. Calderon
Videotaped statements to police are admissible since defendant didn't ask for counsel while in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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A072629
|
People v. Gaines
Prosecutor's statements informing jury why defense witness didn't testify is misconduct warranting reversal of probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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G015734
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Orange County Water District v. Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Public entity self-insurance pool isn't 'insurance' requiring exhaustion before excess insurance policy applies. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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G019950
|
Orange County Social Services Agency v. Christopher M.
Father convicted of murdering son need not be offered reunification services with surviving daughter. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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B107509
|
Kilroy v. Superior Court (Winter)
Under child support order statute, California courts lack jurisdiction to modify support order of another state. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 14, 1999 | |
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B108343
|
Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Allison)
Claim for asbestos exposure from insulation contained in locomotives isn't pre-empted by Boiler Inspection Act. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
96-0716
|
State v. White
Aggravating circumstance of murder in anticipation of pecuniary gain isn't offset by nonstatutory mitigating factors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 14, 1999 | |
|
C022370
|
Wolfgram v. Wells Fargo Bank
Vexatious litigant statute, directed at individuals with history of unsuccessful propria persona cases, isn't unconstitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
A074435 and A074430
|
Edwards v. Centex Real Estate Corp.
Party seeking to use litigation privilege to exclude prelitigation communications must show litigation was proposed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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A071431
|
Elk County Water District v. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Louisiana-Pacific Corporation)
State Board of Forestry is indispensable party in action challenging its exemption and emergency provisions. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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C022085
|
Marriage of Peters
Proof of separation by preponderance of evidence is appropriate since couple's economic interests are identical. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
D025061
|
People v. Short
Out-of-state conviction without elements of California offense cannot enhance sentence under 'one strike' law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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A071263
|
Morrison v. Viacom
State antitrust law prohibiting anticompetitive 'tying' practices isn't pre-empted by federal cable television law. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
H014772
|
People v. Smith
Judge presiding over renewed suppression hearing isn't disqualified for hearing earlier proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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G015273
|
Lucas v. Dowdall
Failure to show tort liability action based on plaintiff's malice precludes dismissal of malicious prosecution action. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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A073485
|
People v. Espino
Trial court must impose mandatory sentence provided by statute for forcible rape with deadly weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
B090428
|
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Bennett
Personal injury liability clause doesn't provide coverage for action for disparagement or slander of title. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
S059454
|
People v. Flood
Order |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | ||
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96-1671
|
Raines, Dir., OMB v. Byrd
Order |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | ||
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96-8081
|
Allen v. Oklahoma
Order |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | ||
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96-8400
|
Buchanan v. Angelone
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | ||
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C023201
|
Marriage of Ostrander
Lack of spousal support award at dissolution doesn't preclude jurisdiction to award support five years later. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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95-1608
|
Timmons v. Twin Cities Area New Party
Minnesota's fusion ban on candidacies for elected offices doesn't violate First and Fourteenth Amendment. |
Government |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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95-1872
|
Strate v. A-1 Contractors Inc.
Tribal court lacks jurisdiction in suit concerning accident between non-tribal members on public highway on reservation. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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96-5955
|
Richards v. Wisconsin
Fourth Amendment doesn't permit blanket exception to knock-and-announce requirement for felony drug investigations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
|
95-1100
|
Board of the County Commissioners of Bryan County, Oklahoma v. Brown
County isn't liable for sheriff's decision to hire deputy without adequately screening driving and criminal records. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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95-56162
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Forrett v. Richardson
Police can use deadly force against probably armed, violent felony suspect using desperate escape measures. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 13, 1999 | |
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95-16334
|
Nelmida v. Shelly Eurocars Inc.
Title VII filing period begins when postal service attempts delivery of right-to-sue letter to employee. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 13, 1999 |