| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A081961
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Williams v. City of Belvedere
Limitations period for filing administrative claim for wrongful refusal to hire begins to run when applicant is notified he won't be hired. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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G021872
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People v. Lopez
Gang member who refuses to testify in presence of jury, and who claims improper privilege, may be held in contempt of court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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S063446
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People v. Morante
California courts can criminally prosecute defendant on in-state conspiracy charges despite fact offenses were committed out of state. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D028685
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Baum v. Duckor Spradling & Metzger
Trustees of corporate claimants' bankruptcy estates can't assign claim for legal malpractice. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
|
99-206
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William R. McDaniel
Person holding simultaneous positions of planning commissioner and water district director warrants granting of leave to sue in quo warranto. |
Government |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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S078763
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Gordon v. The Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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S078878
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Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Hoobyar)
Review granted |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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S078796
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A. O. Reed & Company Inc. v. State Board of Equalization
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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S077337
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Martin v. Etc. Et Al. Dept. of California Highway Patrol Et At.
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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S058301
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Hosking v. Carrier Corporation Et Al.
Order |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | ||
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97-17489
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Mayamex Inc. v. Martinez (In re: Martinez)
Creditor is not entitled to a default judgment on untimely complaint to except claim from discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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98-20966
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Walker v. Stanley
Ninth bankruptcy petition is dismissed with 180-day bar against refiling and 2-year bar on seeking discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B102454
|
People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D031056
|
National Parks and Conservation Association v. County of Riverside (Kaiser Steel Resources Inc.)
Landfill project can be approved it is supported by sufficient evidence that the project has no significant environmental impact. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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D024066 and D025576
|
People v. Ellis
Period of extended commitment for mentally disordered offender doesn't include time spent as 'outpatient.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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C022965
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Davenport v. Blue Cross of California
Provisional relief pending contractual arbitration is permitted only if necessary to preserve effectiveness of arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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G018098
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Chandis Securities Co. v. City of Dana Point
City council's approval of development plans does not invalidate electorate's subsequent rejection of referendums. |
Government |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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E015369
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Marriage of Purnel
California courts can order Native American to pay child support and attorney fees in dissolution action. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B091546
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Wilshire Film Ventures Inc.
Insurer is entitled to equitable subrogation from third party which breached contract with insured. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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A073565
|
People v. Rodriguez
Defendant excluded from California Rehabilitation Center for medical reasons is entitled to worktime credits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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C022987
|
Hardin Oldsmobile v. New Motor Vehicle Board (American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
New Motor Vehicle Board lacks jurisdiction over civil action by auto dealer against manufacturer. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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E016804
|
People v. Pastrano
Absent speculation, defendant offers no evidence of actual interest conflict between four 'associated' defense attorneys. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H015266
|
Miguel O., a Minor
Ongoing police investigation into family's drug activities justifies denying mother's request to place children with aunt. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B075060
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Weber, Lipshie & Co. v. Christian
5-year restrictive covenant against taking accounts after leaving partnership is lawful and binding. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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95-56426
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Goldblatt v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Individual retirement account is not special deposit entitled to preference in insolvent bank's asset distribution. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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96-10041
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U.S. v. Hernandez
Defendant's corroborated admission of foreign birth is admissible to show alienage for illegal re-entry prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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H014775
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People v. Monreal
Probation report including defendant's admissions qualifies as part of conviction record and admissible hearsay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B097763
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People v. Chinchilla
Intent to kill two victims in attempted murder trial can be inferred by jury from evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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B095067
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People v. Andrews
Trial court doesn't err in exercising discretion to sentence defendant to two concurrent three strikes terms. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 24, 1999 | |
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95-10401
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U.S. v. Alexander
Suppressed confession due to defendant's intoxication doesn't become admissible by impeachment of witnesses regarding incapacity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 |
