| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B124363
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Montes v. Gibbens
Uninsured motorist statute doesn't bar employee from recovering general damages for injuries received while driving employer's uninsured motor vehicle. |
Torts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B114721
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People v. Jung
Defendant's intent to cause pain and suffering is critical element of crime of torture, not pain actually suffered by victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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A080116
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Gilbert v. National Corp. for Housing Partnership
Party is not deprived of due process rights where court disqualified her attorney because of conflict of interest. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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S040799
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In re Hamilton
Show cause order is discharged after referee finds defendant's murder conviction and death sentence wasn't tainted by juror bias or misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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97-156
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Bragdon v. Abbott
Certiorari granted |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | ||
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97-371
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NEA v. Finley
Certiorari granted |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | ||
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G015835
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American International Adjustment Co., Inc. v. Crawford
Workers' Compensation insurer isn't sanctionable for filing tort action and administrative complaint for same alleged fraud. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B107510
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Kaplan v. Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates Inc.
Coldwell Banker isn't liable for acts or omissions of broker who independently owned and operated franchise. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B108902
|
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Shea-Kiewit-Kenny
'Cause' to remove Disputes Resolution Board member is not tantamount to 'cause' for removal of judge. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-2123
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Bankruptcy of Edwards
Recordation of lis pendens against debtor's residence is violation of stay warranting imposition of sanctions. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-670
|
Foster v. Love
Applying Louisiana statute to permit selection of congressional candidate in October conflicts with federal law. |
Government |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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S058197
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People v. Howard
Trial court has jurisdiction and discretion to reduce previously imposed-but-suspended sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B101267
|
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. 3, 1999 | |
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C024294
|
Efstratis v. First Northern Bank of Dixon
Confession of judgment by party who is also an attorney is invalid since independent counselor required. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B114725
|
Urban Pacific Corporation v. Superior Court (Steiner & Libo)
Business records subpoena cannot be used to avoid court reporter's fee for copy of deposition transcript. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B099959
|
People v. Carreon
Enhancement that is dismissed twice is barred from prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B109675
|
People v. Owens
Defendant isn't subjected to discrimination where decision to prosecute was motivated by fact he was policeman. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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G016245
|
Caro v. Smith
Sanctions are imposed on attorneys who agree to binding arbitration and then appeal the award. |
Torts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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S057119
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Emerson Electric Co. v. Superior Court (Grayson)
Deponent's failure to comply with order compelling nonverbal 'answer' warrants sanctions, including evidence preclusion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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G019511
|
People v. Gulaya
Medical doctor's conviction for unlawful fee splitting cannot stand absent specific intent jury instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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C024659
|
COD Gas & Oil Co. Inc. v. State Board Of Equalization
Motor fuel retailers are not entitled to refund of sales tax declared unconstitutional. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B109904
|
North American Chemical Co. v. Superior Court (Trans Harbor Inc.)
Negligent performance of contract obligation can give rise to action in tort. |
Torts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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E016259
|
City of Lake Elsinore v. Ranel Development Co.
Court errs by dismissing eminent domain claim after city fails to adopt resolution of necessity. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B107536
|
People v. Garcia
Striking prior convictions for some, but not all, of sentencing counts doesn't constitute unauthorized sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B112606
|
Floveyor International Ltd. v. Superior Court (Shick Tube-Veyor Corp.)
Plaintiff has burden of proving service is valid and court has jurisdiction over defendant. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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A071683
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Wedeck v. Unocal Corporation
If 'special employment' relationship exists, employee is statutorily barred from tort action against employer. |
Torts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B101412
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Marriage of O'Connor
Husband is entitled to pendente lite attorney fees despite his $2 million in assets. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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A078994
|
Morrow v. Hood Communications Inc.
Stipulated reversal motion having no collateral estoppel effect or effect on future litigation is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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C022484
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Souza v. Lauppe
Farmer cannot sue neighbor for nuisance when offending farming activity lasted more than 3 years. |
Torts |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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96-17038
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Bankruptcy of Bartoni-Corsi Produce Inc.
Under California law, bank doesn't convert debtor's check, which lacks endorsement, by making board-authorized deposit. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 3, 1999 |
