| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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94-50648
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U.S. v. Kohli
Fraudulently derived funds transferred between conspirators can be used to enhance only one defendant's sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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95-36178
|
Evans v. Chater
Denying request to reopen is subject to review if applicant clinically depressed and unrepresented. |
Government |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
95-56491
|
Jackson v. United States
No malpractice claim under Tort Act for military doctor's treatment of inactive reservist's training injury. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
95-99001
|
Langford v. Day
Defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel doesn't warrant reversal of guilty plea or death sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
F025174
|
Newman v. Burnett
Minor's notice of intent served during final 90 days of three-year limitations period tolls statute. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
|
C022530
|
People v. Tillis
Prosecutor's failure to provide discovery regarding defense expert's arrest for drug use is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
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95-35950
|
Bankruptcy of Daley's Dump Truck Services Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
|
S078314
|
Haggerty v. State of California
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
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S079296
|
Sworlco v. County of Tulare
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
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S068963
|
In re Taylor
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
|
B097326
|
Recorded Picture Company [Productions] Limited et al., v. Nelson Entertainment, Inc.
Subdistributor of video is obligated under contract with distributor, not distributor's contract with movie producers. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
H015061
|
Marriage of Gowan
Trial court retains jurisdiction to award part of husband's pension plan pursuant to earlier dissolution judgment. |
Family Law |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
A075660
|
People v. Barriga
Defendant's sentence for sex offense can be amended two years later to include omitted AIDS test. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
C022930
|
People v. Preller
Jury instruction correctly states elements of crime of child abuse resulting in death. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
E017682
|
Estate of McCrary
Decedent's maternal first cousins must share estate with issue of deceased paternal first cousins. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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96-70039
|
Calderon v. U.S. District Court (Hill)
Mandamus petitioner must seek habeas corpus relief alleging exhausted claim before attempting to compel postconviction discovery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
94-16912
|
Thompson v. Mahre
No 'knock-notice' requirement if officers execute warrant regarding suspected drug dealer with possible warning. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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93-16792
|
Doe v. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
|
94-56527
|
Harris v. Ford Motor Co.
Safety Act pre-empts state product liability claim against manufacturer for failing to install driver-side airbag. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
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95-16756
|
Polido v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court needn't exercise jurisdiction over removed state declaratory claim on dismissal of obligatory monetary claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
95-50369
|
U.S. v. Bancalari
Defendant's knowledge accomplice will use gun doesn't support aiding and abetting using firearm in kidnapping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
96-16314
|
Insurance Company of North America v. Hilton Hotels U.S.A.
Order |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
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96-16377
|
Nordyke v. Santa Clara County
County violates First Amendment by requiring ban on gun sales in lease with fairground operator. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
95-17175, 96-36117, 95-36188 and 95-56278
|
Gee v. Southwest Airlines
Airline Deregulation Act pre-empts state law claims regarding crew's service but not concerning safety operations. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
95-56511 and 96-55364
|
Bankruptcy of Gergely
Doctor isn't entitled to discharge of obstetric malpractice debt if misrepresentation to baby/creditor's mother. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
96-711
|
Simon v. Value Behavioral Health Inc.
Third party who isn't health care provider cannot sue on assigned claim for ERISA benefits. |
Contracts |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
S059576
|
People v. Rusco
Simple possession charge is lesser included offense to possession of some marijuana for sale. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
96-7171
|
Spencer v. Kemna
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | ||
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95-16018
|
Federal Trade Commission v. Publishing Clearing House Inc.
'Straw' president of corporation conducting fraudulent telemarketing can be jointly liable for restitution to consumers. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
|
96-04033
|
Bankruptcy of Mitchell
Removal statute cannot be used to remove pending district court action to same district court. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 9, 1999 |