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Jenna G., a Minor
Non-parent's guardianship petition requires clear and convincing evidence if natural parent objects.
Family Law Jun. 16, 1999
Estate of Stahl
Amounts held by trustee as depreciation reserve constitute trust principal, not income.
Probate and Trusts Jun. 16, 1999
Goodstone v. Southwest Airlines Co.
Sanctions award is unauthorized where party seeking sanctions didn't comply with statutory 'safe harbor' requirements.
Attorneys Jun. 16, 1999
Harboring Villas Homeowners Association v. Superior Court (CE MAR Las Vegas IX Inc.)
Secured lenders of condominium units aren't indispensable parties in construction defect suit against developer.
Civil Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Hill v. City of Clovis
Stipulated 'judgment' that fails to dispose of all issues isn't appealable.
Civil Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Fee payable on prepayment of loan is an unenforceable penalty, not a valid prepayment charge.
Contracts Jun. 16, 1999
Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Prevailing defendant in action under Song-Beverly Act may recover costs and expert witness fees.
Business Law Jun. 16, 1999
Chicago v. Morales Jesus
Certiorari granted
Jun. 16, 1999
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Levy of fire suppression assessment without voter approval violates California Constitution.
Taxation Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Bryden
Ineffective assistance of counsel isn't found when reasonable probability doesn't exist that outcome would be different.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Singh v. Allstate Insurance Co.
One year period for policyholder to sue isn't equitably tolled during time insurer reconsiders claim.
Insurance Jun. 16, 1999
State Board of Equalization v. Ceniceros
Local rule expanding pre-hearing information exchanges in assessment appeals isn't pre-empted by state law.
Taxation Jun. 16, 1999
Estate of Pittman
Petition seeking reclassification of scheduled trust property is a 'contest' under trust's broad no-contest clause.
Probate and Trusts Jun. 16, 1999
Mapstead v. Anchundo
Election moots controversy concerning sufficiency of referendum petition.
Government Jun. 16, 1999
Trujillo v. North County Transit District
Employer isn't liable for failing to prevent discrimination or harassment if no discrimination or harassment occurred.
Employment Law Jun. 16, 1999
Wipranik v. Superior Court (Wipranik)
Court doesn't abuse discretion in determining Israel to be child's 'habitual residence' under Hague Convention.
Family Law Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Rodarte
Making terrorist threats is crime of force or violence under mentally disordered offender statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Robinson
Mentally disordered offender statute is non-penal and doesn't violate ex post facto clauses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Copley Press Inc. v. Superior Court (M.P.R., a Minor)
No compelling reason exists to seal records of tort claim settlement by public school district.
Constitutional Law Jun. 16, 1999
North Orange County Community College District v. CM School Supply Co.
Community college districts may press claims against California Insurance Guarantee Association.
Insurance Jun. 16, 1999
County of Orange v. FST Sand & Gravel Inc.
Local governments may press claims against California Insurance Guarantee Association.
Insurance Jun. 16, 1999
Michael I., a Minor
Ward has due process right to meet with retained counsel to prepare for review hearing.
Juveniles Jun. 16, 1999
Hankins v. El Torito Restaurants Inc.
Restaurant policy barring customer use of ground floor restroom violates civil rights of disabled patrons.
Civil Rights Jun. 16, 1999
Depew v. Crocodile Enterprises Inc.
Employer isn't liable for accident caused by employee falling asleep while driving home from work.
Torts Jun. 16, 1999
Baby Boy H., a Minor
Juvenile court has discretion to deny reunification where parent failed to reunify with child's siblings.
Family Law Jun. 16, 1999
Farm Sanctuary Inc. v. Department of Food and Agriculture
Ritualistic slaughter regulation is consistent with Humane Slaughter Law.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 16, 1999
Miles v. Stainer
Time period specified in order granting conditional habeas relief ordinarily runs from date mandate issues.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
U.S. v. Ladum
Defendant may be prosecuted for witness tampering under statute predating Victim and Witness Protection Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Panavision International LP v. Toeppen
Registering Internet domain name in order to obtain money from trademark owner violates Trademark Dilution Act.
Intellectual Property Jun. 16, 1999
City and County of San Francisco v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, London
Standard protection and indemnity coverage of maritime policy doesn't cover accident on third party's vessel.
Insurance Jun. 16, 1999