| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B095241
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Linden Partners, etc. v. Wilshire Linden Associates, etc.
Court may rule on whether duty is owed without regard for dispositive effect of the ruling. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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G023111
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Dean v. Superior Court (Lever)
Comments on the qualifications of opponents are not permitted in candidate's statements. |
Government |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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D027874
|
Taggares v. Superior Court of San Diego County (Mitchell)
Where Party Indigent Cost-Free Option Should Be Made Available To Settle Discovery Disputes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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95-99022
|
Poland v. Stewart
Aggravating factors guide sentencer and aren't intended to give notice to defendant of risky conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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B096643
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Moeller v. Superior Court (Sanwa Bank)
Order |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | ||
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97-10102
|
U.S. v. Luna-Madellaga
Sentencing court isn't required to calculate hypothetical sentence before sentencing defendant under undischarged term of imprisonment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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96-16157 and 96-16465
|
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Jackson
Showing of gross negligence is required to deny bank directors benefit of 'business judgment' rule. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
96-1923
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Cohen v. De La Cruz
Exception to discharge for debts arising from fraud includes punitive damages and attorney fees. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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96-6839
|
Almendarez-Torres v. United States
Federal government doesn't need to charge earlier convictions in an indictment for sentence enhancements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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96-1769
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Ohio Adult Parole Authority v. Woodard
Option of voluntary participation in clemency process doesn't violate privilege against self-incrimination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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95-2264
|
Bankruptcy of Colortran Inc.
Failure to follow procedure to invalidate lien warrants reversal of lien invalidation and compromise disapproval. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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97-1630
|
Bankruptcy of Udhus
Debtor curing secured obligation under 11 U.S.C. 1123 is not required to pay default interest rate. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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97-10163
|
U.S. v. Contreras
Giving information to probation officer doesn't satisfy Guidelines' 'Safety Valve' provision requiring giving information to government. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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B095241
|
Linden Partners v. Wilshire Linden Associates
Court may rule on whether duty is owed without regard for dispositive effect of the ruling. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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97-10163
|
U.S. v. Contreras
Giving information to probation officer doesn't satisfy Guidelines' 'Safety Valve' provision requiring giving information to government. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
B108473
|
People v. Sanchez
No error in failing to instruct jury that participation in endless chain isn't Penal Code violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
B112575
|
People v. Encinas
Failure to prove assault on officer was with deadly weapon prevents it from being considered 'strike.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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B103574
|
Marriage of Condon
Spouse with primary physical custody can move out of country under carefully constructed relocation order. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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96-35676
|
Bankruptcy of Abercrombie
No administrative expense priority for attorney fees in postpetition judgment based on prepetition contract. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
G015342 and G016109
|
Campbell v. Cal-Gard Surety Services Inc.
Striking punitive damages award is error where jury could have found oppression and malice. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
G020375
|
Clark v. Superior Court (County of Orange)
Indigent persons sued by county for child support aren't entitled to taxpayer-funded counsel. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
F025847
|
People v. Reed
Attorney's failure to inform defendant about sentence credit limitations before plea isn't constitutionally inadequate representation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
F028131
|
People v. Brown
Police can run warrant check during valid traffic stop and question detainee regarding probation status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
D025959
|
San Diego Unified Port District v. Gallagher
Port district's allocation of sites for long-term free anchorages subject to Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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A078278
|
Pazderka v. Caballeros Dimas Alang Inc.
Permitting an appeal from compromise agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure would reduce judicial efficiency. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
B113292
|
Gutierrez v. Board of Retirement of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association
Non-service connected disability retirement benefits cannot be converted to service-connected by surviving spouse. |
Government |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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B098709
|
Greve v. Angeles Chemical Co.
Summary judgments should not be granted when there are triable issues regarding adequate warnings. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
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97-1235
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Monterey, CA v. Del Monte Dunes, Etc., et al
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | ||
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96-30081
|
U.S. v. James
No abuse of discretion to exclude defendant's evidence of victim's prior violent acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
|
C023375
|
People v. Branscombe
Defendant's statements taken in deliberate violation of 'Miranda' can be introduced as rebuttal evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 1999 |
