Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B108078
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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 |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B118377
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Johnson v. WCAB
Person determined to be qualified injured worker is entitled to rehabilitation benefits from date of application. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B119380
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Universal City Nissan Inc. v. Superior Court (Magdamo)
Superior court considering small claims appeal may grant affirmative relief to counterclaimant-appellant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
H016694
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Usher v. County of Monterey
County is required to appoint administrative law judge to conduct proceedings determining disability retirement benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
C026148
|
Stovall v. Andrews
Notice of tax lien need not be certified or acknowledged in order to be recorded. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B115772
|
Leasure v. MSI Insurance Co.
Forgery of lienholders' signatures by policyholder is immaterial to claim and doesn't void policy. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
E020448
|
People v. Porter
Defendant's sentence can be enhanced for current conspiracy conviction if defendant 'substantially involved' in conspiracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
F026156
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Silva v. Lucky Stores Inc.
Employers only need to demonstrate reasonable belief and fair treatment, not actual misconduct to terminate worker. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
G021616
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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 |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
C026124
|
People v. Sims
Defendant using prior felony conviction to impeach prosecution witness can't introduce evidence of crime's details. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-16708
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Zukle v. The Regents of the University of California
Order |
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Apr. 9, 1999 | ||
98-4054
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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 | |
98-3009
|
In re Weber
Order |
Family Law |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
98-7147
|
Smith v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-1909
|
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 |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-1802
|
Conn v. Gabbert
Fourteenth Amendment isn't violated when prosecutor executes search warrant on attorney while client testifies before grand jury. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
98-1251
|
Harkless v. United States of America
Order |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-3299 and 97-3305
|
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 |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
98-9035
|
Klaassen v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Order |
Taxation |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-3377
|
Enfield v. A.B. Chance Company
Order |
Torts |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-10307
|
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 | |
S071500
|
Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co.
Plaintiff allegedly injured by unidentified chemicals can't sue multiple defendants in hope of discovering tort feasor. |
Torts |
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Apr. 7, 1999 | |
A-706
|
Stewart v. Lagrand
Order |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | ||
97-3291
|
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 |
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Apr. 7, 1999 | |
98-2041
|
Riggs v. Crandell
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
98-2027
|
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 |
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Apr. 7, 1999 | |
98-7103
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Quitana v. Maxwell
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 1999 | |
98-6258
|
Still Water Christian Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Company
Order |
Insurance |
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Apr. 7, 1999 | |
97-0448
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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 | |
S070590
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Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded where expert witness declaration didn't provide fair notice of subject matter. |
Torts |
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Apr. 7, 1999 |