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People v. Bento
Court can't reconvene jury after juror expresses doubt if verdict has been read, affirmed, polled and recorded.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 11, 1999
Johnson v. WCAB
Person determined to be qualified injured worker is entitled to rehabilitation benefits from date of application.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 11, 1999
Universal City Nissan Inc. v. Superior Court (Magdamo)
Superior court considering small claims appeal may grant affirmative relief to counterclaimant-appellant.
Civil Procedure Apr. 11, 1999
Usher v. County of Monterey
County is required to appoint administrative law judge to conduct proceedings determining disability retirement benefits.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 11, 1999
Stovall v. Andrews
Notice of tax lien need not be certified or acknowledged in order to be recorded.
Taxation Apr. 11, 1999
Leasure v. MSI Insurance Co.
Forgery of lienholders' signatures by policyholder is immaterial to claim and doesn't void policy.
Insurance Apr. 11, 1999
People v. Porter
Defendant's sentence can be enhanced for current conspiracy conviction if defendant 'substantially involved' in conspiracy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 11, 1999
Silva v. Lucky Stores Inc.
Employers only need to demonstrate reasonable belief and fair treatment, not actual misconduct to terminate worker.
Employment Law Apr. 11, 1999
People v. Aubrey
Three strikes law doesn't deprive trial court of discretion to grant probation to defendant with two strikes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 11, 1999
People v. Sims
Defendant using prior felony conviction to impeach prosecution witness can't introduce evidence of crime's details.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 11, 1999
Zukle v. The Regents of the University of California
Order
Apr. 9, 1999
U.S. v. Gordon
Certificate of appealability can only be granted for violation of constitutional rights, and not for alleged violation of federal law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 8, 1999
In re Weber
Order
Family Law Apr. 8, 1999
Smith v. Gibson
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 8, 1999
Murphy Brothers Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing Inc.
Mere receipt of complaint, without formal service, doesn't trigger named defendant's time to remove.
Civil Procedure Apr. 8, 1999
Conn v. Gabbert
Fourteenth Amendment isn't violated when prosecutor executes search warrant on attorney while client testifies before grand jury.
Constitutional Law Apr. 8, 1999
Harkless v. United States of America
Order
Taxation Apr. 8, 1999
Baty v. Willamette Industries Inc.
Where sufficient evidence supports liability for claims of sexual harassment and retaliation, judgment as a matter of law isn't granted.
Employment Law Apr. 8, 1999
Klaassen v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Order
Taxation Apr. 8, 1999
Enfield v. A.B. Chance Company
Order
Torts Apr. 8, 1999
U.S. v. Doe
Conditioning juvenile's release on residing at halfway house under restrictive conditions isn't detention amounting to institutionalization.
Juveniles Apr. 8, 1999
Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co.
Plaintiff allegedly injured by unidentified chemicals can't sue multiple defendants in hope of discovering tort feasor.
Torts Apr. 7, 1999
Stewart v. Lagrand
Order
Apr. 7, 1999
Butler v. City of Prairie Village
Supervisors can't be held liable in their individual capacities for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Law Apr. 7, 1999
Riggs v. Crandell
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 7, 1999
U.S. v. Byrne
Extraneous printed material in jury room, which is sent out promptly upon discovery without jury reading it, doesn't affect verdict.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 7, 1999
Quitana v. Maxwell
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 7, 1999
Still Water Christian Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Company
Order
Insurance Apr. 7, 1999
Southern California Edison Company v. Peabody Western Coal Company
Order compelling arbitration isn't a final judgment and therefore not appealable, but party has several potential remedies.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 1999
Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded where expert witness declaration didn't provide fair notice of subject matter.
Torts Apr. 7, 1999