| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D024403
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People v. Hernandez
Admission of computer data showing no similar crimes in area before defendant's arrival is prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 5, 1999 | |
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B099308
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People v. Roberts
Expert testimony of gang member's willingness to testify falsely for non-gang member is admissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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95-16666
|
Acri v. Varian Assoc. Inc.
District court can exercise supplemental jurisdiction over state claims without determining whether it should be declined. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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95-2024
|
Lawyer v. Dept. of Justice
Court isn't required to hold its redistricting plan unconstitutional before accepting settlement establishing new plan. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
G017197
|
Kunec v. Brea Redevelopment Agency
City council has duty to explain its reasons for invoking 'rule of necessity.' |
Government |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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95-15063
|
Moreno v. Gonzalez
Order |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | ||
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95-70732
|
Perez v. INS
Deportation review ban doesn't apply to cases pending on statute's effective date, absent felony conviction. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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96-10208
|
U.S. v. Newland
For base offense level for drug conspiracy, drug quantities imported and possessed by co-conspirators count. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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96-15189
|
Binford v. Rhode
Order |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | ||
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93-16697
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Freestone v. Blessing
Order |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | ||
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95-36004
|
Western Radio Services Co. Inc. v. Glickman
No environmental assessment for proposed new access road absent connection to reissuance of radio tower permit. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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96-50274
|
U.S. v. Gutierrez
Federal prisoner cannot avoid successive motions prohibition by seeking statutory clarification of plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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96-50394
|
U.S. v. Noriega-Sarabia
Technical defect from surety's insufficient net worth cannot serve to void bond and release surety. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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91-50760, 92-50310, 92-50374 and 93-50694
|
U.S. v. Nash
In prosecution for submitting false documents to federally-insured lending institutions, materiality of statements needn't be proved. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
93-16627
|
Pacesetter Construction Co. Inc. v. Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties Conference Board
Arbitrator can determine arbitrability of dispute between union and contractor absent contractor preserving jurisdiction objection. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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93-70369
|
Elramly v. INS
Statutory bar to judicial review of conviction-based deportation orders applies to Supreme Court pending cases. |
Immigration |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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95-17193
|
United Transportation Union v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Public policy doesn't prohibit reinstatement of railroad employee who merely tests positive for drugs. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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95-56170
|
U.S. v. $49,576 U.S. Currency
No civil forfeiture after drug-detecting dog alerts to bag of suspicious airline passenger fitting profile. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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96-50279
|
U.S. v. Ooley
Warrantless search of probationer's home is valid only if it is probationary search, not investigative. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
A077931
|
Nielsen v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant is not entitled to privileged, psychiatric records of co-defendant, who is not government witness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
C024268
|
Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
C022981
|
Mathew Zaheri Corp. v. New Motor Vehicle Board (Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc.)
Undisclosed communication between defendant's counsel and administrative law judge doesn't deprive plaintiff of fair trial. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
H015958
|
Reid v. Superior Court (People)
Court cannot prohibit defendant from directly contacting rape victims during preparation of defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
B103859
|
Midas Recovery Services Inc. v. WCAB
Lien claimant is entitled to reimbursement for actual disability payments made to injured worker. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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B099780
|
People v. Hooker
No suppression absent showing defendant's confession is product of third party's involuntary admission. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
C022623
|
Motorola Communication and Electronics Inc. v. Dept. of General Services
No attorney fees if agency makes timely efforts to respond to party's vague document request. |
Government |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
A071451
|
Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro v. Schectman
Documents improperly removed from law firm's office for use in litigation violates firm's ownership interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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D021219
|
Weikel v. TCW Realty Fund II Holding Co.
Doctrine of res judicata bars second action by shopping center owner against neighbor over boundary property. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
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B106923
|
Gilbert v. National Enquirer Inc.
National Enquirer isn't prevailing party entitled to fees and costs after actress' voluntary dismissal of complaint. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 3, 1999 | |
|
G020650
|
Lu v. Superior Court (Grand Lincoln Village Homeowner Assoc.)
Court has authority to appoint discovery referee in complex litigation involving construction defects in condominiums. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 |