| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-1291
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Oubre v. Entergy Operations Inc.
Certiorari granted |
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Jul. 11, 1999 | ||
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96-80324
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United States v. Lorentsen
Order |
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Jul. 11, 1999 | ||
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S059604
|
People v. Smith
Judge presiding over renewed suppression hearing isn't disqualified for hearing earlier proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 11, 1999 | |
|
S059651
|
People v. Ellis
Period of extended commitment for mentally disordered offender doesn't include time spent as 'outpatient.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 11, 1999 | |
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95-50607
|
U.S. v. Garcia
Maximum supervised release periods in Anti-Drug Abuse Act override shorter terms of general sentencing statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 11, 1999 | |
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96-30095
|
U.S. v. Stoddard
For double jeopardy, unitary enterprise's enlarged scope and changed participant roles don't create multiple conspiracies. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 11, 1999 | |
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96-10195
|
U.S. v. Garcia-Olmedo
Successive marijuana-possessions are aggravated felonies under Immigration and Nationality Act's criminal provisions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 11, 1999 | |
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94-35008
|
Bennett v. Plenert
Order |
|
Jul. 11, 1999 | ||
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95-56565
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Wilson v. City of San Jose
Dismissal intent letter to defendant supports voluntary dismissal after clerk improperly refuses to file dismissal notice. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 11, 1999 | |
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96-10082
|
U.S. v. Tsinhnahijinnie
Proof is insufficient to prove defendant committed crime charged on any date included within indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 11, 1999 | |
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96-15855
|
Holmes v. California Army National Guard
Military can discharge officer on inference of homosexual conduct after admission and without corroborating evidence. |
Government |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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B088215
|
Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid late charge or forfeiture. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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96-10200
|
U.S. v. Chee
No third acceptance of responsibility point for defendant pleading guilty just before trial after victim recants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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96-35095
|
Simmons v. Blodgett
No federal habeas relief if factual issue regarding constitutional trial error stands in virtual equipoise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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96-99000
|
McDowell v. Calderon
In capital case, defense counsel's delay in obtaining drug testing is not ineffective assistance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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96-56378
|
Bankruptcy of Lievsay
Denial of Chapter 11 plan is interlocutory and unreviewable by appellate court after appeal to bankruptcy panel. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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95-16991
|
Santamaria v. Horsley
Order |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | ||
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92-55675
|
Epstein v. MCA Inc.
State court judgment approving class action settlement isn't upheld after inadequate representation of absent members. |
Corporations |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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97-70707
|
McDaniel v. U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada (Jones)
In capital defendant's federal habeas action, state's failure to immediately object undercuts relief from discovery order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
a074048
|
Planning and Conservation League v. Department of Fish and Game
State permit allowing killing or capturing of protected species is invalid under endangered species act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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95-16781
|
Bankruptcy of Robert L. Helms Construction & Development Co. Inc.
Opinion contract to purchase real property is executory contract to be accepted or rejected by trustee. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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B098331
|
People v. Ramirez
Threat containing conditional language can support conviction for making terrorist threats. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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B103798
|
Michael W., a Minor
Non-custodial parent is entitled to requested evidentiary hearing on custody and visitation issues in dependency action. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
G014942
|
Higgins v. State of California
Substantial evidence supports government's claim of design immunity for injuries from accident on freeway. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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B102128
|
Jorge Q., a Minor
Juvenile's waiver of procedural due process right to hearing before confinement is incomplete and invalid. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
D020822
|
Andrade v. Jennings
Verdict for excess insurer based on defense of collusion between injured party and employer is proper. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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B089152
|
Ojavan Investors Inc. v. California Coastal Commission
Investment company liable under Coastal Act for buying and selling lots in violation of deed restrictions. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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95-36084
|
Klitzke v. Steiner Corp.
Fair Labor Standards Act doesn't apply to intrastate motor private carriers of out-of-state goods. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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95-56381
|
Booton v. Lockheed Medical Benefit Plan
ERISA-covered health benefit plans must require additional material to make decision on claim before denial. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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96-55314
|
California Cosmetology Coalition v. Riley
School's tuition refund for withdrawal before completing classes doesn't include sums owed to school or state. |
Education |
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Jul. 10, 1999 |