| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-70095
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Ferguson v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service.
Plaintiff's gain in appreciated stock later transferred to charitable organizations is taxable income under anticipatory assignment of income doctrine. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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98-15932
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Hart v. Gomez
Failure of defense attorney to introduce records corroborating possible biased defense witness' uncorroborated testimony is ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B118052
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Michelson v. Camp
Lenders' full credit foreclosure sale bid in excess of loan related damages precludes recovery in tort. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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F027142
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Hill v. City of Fresno
Developer's suit challenging water fees is improperly dismissed under general statute, since special statute only applies to agency decisions. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B127321
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Cybermedia Inc. v. Superior Court (Brown)
Where general notice is insufficient, peremptory challenge against newly assigned judge, filed within 15 days of actual notice, is proper. |
Judges |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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97-15844
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TwoRivers v. Lewis
State law regarding retroactive application of amended statute doesn't apply even if state limitation period is adopted in federal civil rights claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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97-55560
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Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Ensley
Proceeds from term life insurance are either community or separate property depending on who paid the premium during final term. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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97-17011 and 97-17016
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United States v. Alpine Land & Reservoir Co.
District court has exclusive jurisdiction over appeal regarding water rights adjudicated under its decrees and can enjoin state court proceeding. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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96-56808
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Gonzalez v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority
When it's unclear whether employees challenging urine tests perform work that risks public safety, dismissal of complaint is improper. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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97-17213
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Johnson v. Gila River Indian Community
Tribal court litigant doesn't have to exhaust tribal court remedies before filing in federal court when tribal court fails to rule. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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98-56918
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Brookfield Communications Inc. v. West Coast Entertainment Corp.
Federal trademark and unfair competition law can bar video rental chain from using trademark of entertainment-based company in its website's domain name. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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97-16487, 97-16488 and 97-16489
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Stanford University Hospital v. Federal Insurance Co.
Losses to payroll tax company's clients caused by misappropriation of funds aren't covered by insurance policy with exclusion for losses caused by authorized representative. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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98-50226
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U.S. v. Phillips
Restitution cannot be ordered based on counts dropped pursuant to plea bargain unless payment is specifically part of plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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F032022
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Jauregi v. Superior Court (People)
Hearsay isn't admissible to prove standing in drug trafficking related forfeiture proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B118546
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People v. Lewis
Prior juvenile adjudication doesn't qualify as strike as it doesn't satisfy requirements of the Welfare and Institutions Code for strike eligibility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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C028795
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Smeaton v. Fidelity National Title
Limitations period for claims founded upon a title insurance policy commences when policy is issued. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B129319
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Jewish Defense Organization Inc. v. Superior Court (Rambam)
Out-of-state operation of web site, containing defamation, through California Internet service provider is insufficient for jurisdiction. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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G023337 and G023921
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Arambula v. Wells
Under collateral source rule, money given as a gift to benefit tort victim isn't considered double recovery. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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F031048 and F031750
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Anthony B., a Minor
Order denying reinstatement of supervised visitation isn't appealable if made contemporaneously with order setting a permanency planning hearing. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B120030
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Reliance National Indemnity Co. v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Indemnification agreement between insured and third party doesn't supersede general coverage rule in dispute between primary and excess insurance carriers. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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A080108
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Hendrickson v. Zurich American Insurance Co. of Illinois
Third party action for loss of use of fields resulting from delivery of defective crops, constitutes 'property damage' for purposes of indemnification by insurer. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B122738
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Maginn v. City of Glendale
Action to review decision regarding subdivision of property must be commenced and service of summons effected within 90 days of such decision. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B116141
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People v. Allen
No error admitting DNA evidence obtained by short tandem repeats polymerase chain reaction testing nor in finding tests are 'generally accepted in scientific community.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B122789
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South Bay Building Enterprises Inc. v. Riviera Lend-Lease Inc.
Complaint can be amended at trial when operative facts are included in complaint and evidence supporting liability is adduced from defense witnesses. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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G024438
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Austin v. Superior Court (Chambers, Noronha & Lowry)
Attorney sued for malpractice cannot cross-complain against former client's current lawyer for indemnity or contribution. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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B120546
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Marriage of Lautsbaugh
Termination of child support doesn't constitute change of circumstances justifying increase in spousal support. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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C030442
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People v. Diller
Prior juvenile adjudication that's violent offense under Penal Code, but not listed in Welfare and Institutions Code, doesn't qualify as strike. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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D029663
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Caloca v. County of San Diego
Where finding of misconduct against deputies constitutes a punitive action, deputies are entitled to administrative appeal. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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G024874
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Cynthia C. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
No abuse of discretion in denial of parent's request to withdraw waiver of reunification services. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
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E021913
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Aetna Health Plans of California Inc. v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District
No cause of action can be maintained for contribution and indemnity between two insurers who both provided coverage for same incident. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 7, 1999 |