| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-36191
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Johnson v. State of Oregon
Application for disability benefits isn't necessarily inconsistent with a claim under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55869
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Martinez v. City of Los Angeles
Conflicting evidence bars summary judgment on claim of false imprisonment grounded upon prolonged detention. |
Torts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55595
|
Dreamwerks Production Group Inc. v. SKG Studio
Convention organizer's core functions are sufficiently similar to entertainment company's to permit infringement claim. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-1936
|
Fairport Int'l. Exploration v. Shipwrecked Vessel
Order |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
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B094399
|
Bennett v. Suncloud
Statute of limitations for filing complaint for injury isn't tolled by earthquake if court still open. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B110144
|
Dyer v. Superior Court (Hasou)
Assumption of risk bars tow-truck driver's claim for injuries against motorist needing assistance. |
Torts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-1514
|
Bankruptcy of Jodoin
Debtor carries burden of establishing dischargeability of judgment from dissolution proceedings. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-1232
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Bankruptcy of CFLC Inc.
No security agreement by debtor's silent payment of invoices absent bargained-for terms. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-16471
|
Apache Survival Coalition v. United States
Lobbying Forest Service doesn't excuse unreasonable delay in filing suit against construction on sacred land. |
Native American Affairs |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-651
|
Gilbert v. Homar
Lack of notice and hearing for state employee before suspension without pay doesn't violate due process. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
A074522
|
California Shellfish Inc. v. United Shellfish Co.
Defendant must be served with complaint before deposition subpoena for business records is served on non-party. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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A073066
|
Bank of America v. Lallana
Bank's failure to provide car owner with proper notice of repossessed vehicle's sale precludes deficiency judgment. |
Business Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
S050179
|
County of San Bernardino v. City of San Bernardino
City can administer prehospital emergency services, but must follow agency's dispatch and patient management protocols. |
Government |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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94-17158
|
McDaniel v. Appraisal Institute
No trade restraint by 90 percent of work going to appraisers certified by private, nonprofit association. |
Antitrust |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-16003
|
U.S. v. Gila Valley Irrigation District
Order |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
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C022942
|
People v. Perry
Co-defendant can use evidence on own behalf even though it was suppressed in defendant's case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-15592
|
Bankruptcy of Serrato
Private trustee is officer of court, but not of U.S., for extending filing of appeal notice. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
D026437
|
Adam D., a Minor
No provision exists to convert juvenile's formal probation disposition into an informal supervision program. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B105238
|
Almar Limited v. County of Ventura
Boat slips are separate locations allowing county to charge each for electric utility meter inspection. |
Government |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B099003
|
Estate of Wathen
Extrinsic evidence is admissible to construe decedent's intent regarding ambiguous tax allocation in will. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-16416
|
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe v. Scott
Goal of economically developing tribe through federal grant doesn't pre-empt state tax on leased tribal property. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55073
|
Lombardi v. City of El Cajon
Officer receives qualified immunity despite omitting facts in warrant affidavit to protect identity of informants. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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96-55091, 96-55092, 96-55093, 96-55094, 96-55095, 96-55096 and 95-55097
|
Montrose Chemical Corp. of California v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
Failure to plead corporation's citizenship in diversity action doesn't warrant sanctions against its attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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90-70548
|
Northwest Environmental Defense Center v. Bonneville Power Administration
For system-wide marketing decision, Bonneville Power Administration needn't provide equitable treatment of fish and wildlife. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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S054125
|
People v. Allen
Defendant can collaterally attack prior guilty plea for absence of admonition and waiver of constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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S052010
|
People v. Moenius
Order |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | ||
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E018792
|
People v. Avila
Defendant's suppression motion is denied since officer found drugs during valid stop and frisk. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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G018273
|
Marriage of Perry
After supporting parent's death, all funds in living trust are subject to child support obligation. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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A073612
|
People v. Bamba
False imprisonment statute is neither unconstitutionally vague nor overbroad. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B101267 and B106453
|
Aktar v. Anderson
California Department of Social Services must comply with federal law and involuntarily collect food stamp overissuances. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 16, 1999 |
