| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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94-10040
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U.S. v. Putra
Court can consider acquitted conduct at sentencing if it finds conduct true by preponderance of evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-17264
|
Individuals for Responsible Government Inc. v. Washoe County
County's residents lack standing to challenge ordinance requiring subscription to unwanted garbage and recycling services. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-17266
|
Yamaguchi v. U.S. Dept. of Air Force
Military employer cannot avoid liability under Civil Rights Act for servicemember's sexual harassment of civilian employee. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
B126611
|
Jasmine T., a Minor
Parental rights can be terminated and adoption, rather than legal guardianship, ordered even if potential adoptive parent is a relative. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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S078881
|
People v. Lopez
Review granted |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | ||
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97-7086
|
Foster v. Ward
Attorneys failure to present alibi evidence corroborating defendants testimony isnt ineffective assistance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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99-207
|
William R. McDaniel
Citizen grants leave for to sue to determine whether it is incompatible for politician to Act as water District victor and city council member. |
Government |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
A071958 and A073925
|
Ruisi v. Thieriot
Reference to special master of all custody issues is overbroad and unauthorized by statute. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-15006
|
Lumpkin v. Brown
City's firing of human rights commissioner who advocated violence against homosexuals doesn't violate First Amendment. |
Labor Law |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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95-16582
|
United States v. 0.59 Acres of Land
Jury instruction on electromagnetic fields invasion isn't required in eminent domain action for electrical power easement. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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92-1403
|
Duncan v. Calderon
Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act applies retroactively to capital defendant's pending habeas petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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97-176
|
In re Sanchez
Courts lack authority under Election Act to issue subpoenas in blank or for document production only. |
Government |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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S058301
|
Hosking v. Carrier Corporation et al.
Despite voluntary dismissal of action,defendant is entitled to attorney feesunder terms of contract. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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96-35254
|
Burlington Northern Railroad Co. v. Wolf
District court cannot enjoin enforcement of tribal court's judgment before debtor exhausts tribal remedies. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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96-6423
|
City of Los Angeles v. United States Department of Agriculture
Utility company's economic interests in project negates standing to sue under National Environmental Policy Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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94-55990
|
Mitchell v. Prunty
Gang membership and crime scene presence don't support aiding and abetting gang-related murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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A071418
|
People v. Soto
Claims of sentencing error are waived if specific objections aren't made at time of hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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G019481
|
Pham v. Nguyen
Continuance requests stipulated to by both parties are encouraged to be granted despite not warranted here. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
B101751
|
Los Angeles Lincoln Place Investors Ltd. v. City of Los Angeles
Ellis Act pre-empts city's requirement for owner to exit rental business to obtain demolition permit. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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96-3633
|
International Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Silver Star Shipping America Inc.
Signed bill of lading is unnecessary if fair opportunity to opt out of liability exists. |
Maritime Law |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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A071295
|
People v. Nichols
Court isn't required to instruct on the power of jury nullification, even if jury asks. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
B103279
|
Kensington University v. Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
Private school council's procedures used to deny application to operate degree program don't violate due process. |
Education |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
E017326
|
People v. Crone
Failure to instruct on significance of reasonable doubt in choice between greater and lesser offenses is harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
H015082
|
Davidon Homes v. City of San Jose
City's determination ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act must be supported by evidence. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
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94-55581
|
Chroma Lighting v. GTE Products Corp.
In price-discrimination action, competition injury is conclusively established by proof of individual competitor's injury. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 8, 1999 | |
|
G019950
|
Alexis M., a Minor
Father convicted of murdering son need not be offered reunification services with surviving daughter. |
Juveniles |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-17347
|
Parker v. United States
Beneficiaries' identity doesn't allow IRS' retention of trust's overpayment based on time-barred assessment against estate. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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95-50181
|
U.S. v. Hernandez
Felon firearm conviction is overturned after admission of unredacted felony judgment despite stipulation offer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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96-10081
|
U.S. v. Sotelo
Defendant's belief in sole allegiance to U.S. doesn't establish 'national' status as opposed to alien status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
|
S060180
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People v. Woodell
Trial court can consider appellate record in determining existence and nature of defendant's prior conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 |