| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F028459
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Jenna G., a Minor
Non-parent's guardianship petition requires clear and convincing evidence if natural parent objects. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B109790
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Estate of Stahl
Amounts held by trustee as depreciation reserve constitute trust principal, not income. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B104583
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Goodstone v. Southwest Airlines Co.
Sanctions award is unauthorized where party seeking sanctions didn't comply with statutory 'safe harbor' requirements. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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G022742
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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 |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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F025972
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Hill v. City of Clovis
Stipulated 'judgment' that fails to dispose of all issues isn't appealable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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S061765
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Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Fee payable on prepayment of loan is an unenforceable penalty, not a valid prepayment charge. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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S058779
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Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Prevailing defendant in action under Song-Beverly Act may recover costs and expert witness fees. |
Business Law |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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97-1121
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Chicago v. Morales Jesus
Certiorari granted |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
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B112714
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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 |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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A075154 and A080988
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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 |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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E020022
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Singh v. Allstate Insurance Co.
One year period for policyholder to sue isn't equitably tolled during time insurer reconsiders claim. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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E020320
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State Board of Equalization v. Ceniceros
Local rule expanding pre-hearing information exchanges in assessment appeals isn't pre-empted by state law. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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F026929
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Estate of Pittman
Petition seeking reclassification of scheduled trust property is a 'contest' under trust's broad no-contest clause. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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H016459
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Mapstead v. Anchundo
Election moots controversy concerning sufficiency of referendum petition. |
Government |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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D025595
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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 |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B116728
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Wipranik v. Superior Court (Wipranik)
Court doesn't abuse discretion in determining Israel to be child's 'habitual residence' under Hague Convention. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B111467
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People v. Rodarte
Making terrorist threats is crime of force or violence under mentally disordered offender statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B107563
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People v. Robinson
Mentally disordered offender statute is non-penal and doesn't violate ex post facto clauses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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D029986
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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 |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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G019153
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North Orange County Community College District v. CM School Supply Co.
Community college districts may press claims against California Insurance Guarantee Association. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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G020355
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County of Orange v. FST Sand & Gravel Inc.
Local governments may press claims against California Insurance Guarantee Association. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B116902
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Michael I., a Minor
Ward has due process right to meet with retained counsel to prepare for review hearing. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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A074012 and A075621
|
Hankins v. El Torito Restaurants Inc.
Restaurant policy barring customer use of ground floor restroom violates civil rights of disabled patrons. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B109565
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Depew v. Crocodile Enterprises Inc.
Employer isn't liable for accident caused by employee falling asleep while driving home from work. |
Torts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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F029022
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Baby Boy H., a Minor
Juvenile court has discretion to deny reunification where parent failed to reunify with child's siblings. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B111435
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Farm Sanctuary Inc. v. Department of Food and Agriculture
Ritualistic slaughter regulation is consistent with Humane Slaughter Law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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97-16743
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Miles v. Stainer
Time period specified in order granting conditional habeas relief ordinarily runs from date mandate issues. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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97-30018, 97-30019, 97-30022, 97-30027, 97-30030 and 97-30044
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U.S. v. Ladum
Defendant may be prosecuted for witness tampering under statute predating Victim and Witness Protection Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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97-55467
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Panavision International LP v. Toeppen
Registering Internet domain name in order to obtain money from trademark owner violates Trademark Dilution Act. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-16815
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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 |
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Jun. 16, 1999 |
