| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G021484
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Leckie v. County of Orange
Life estate transfer to non-family member is ownership transfer making property taxable at full value. |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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A079214
|
People v. Braz
No enhancement for hit and run causing permanent, serious injury unless injury caused by failure to stop and render aid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
94-16775
|
Fierro v. Gomez
Death row inmates who haven't chosen lethal gas as method of execution can't challenge its constitutionality. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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96-30081
|
U.S. v. James
Order |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | ||
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96-36100
|
Kettle Range Conservation Group v. U.S. Forest Service
Supplemental environmental impact statement weighing effects of fire on planned timber sale is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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96-55556
|
U.S. v. Medina-Chavarin
Defendant with gun under seat of car during drug trafficking crime 'carries' gun for purposes of federal statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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96-56858
|
Pacific Employers Insurance Co. v. Domino's Pizza Inc.
Company insurance policy covering injuries caused by 'any auto' extends to employee's car used for commute. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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97-16432
|
Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation and Drainage District v. United States
Incidental beneficiaries of act of Congress granting water rights can't sue over later act reallocating rights. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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97-35274
|
Snodgrass v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court shouldn't remand or decline to consider declaratory relief claim if it has jurisdiction over other claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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C026702
|
Ernest R., a Minor
Supplemental juvenile petition is proper vehicle for aggregation of previously sustained petitions. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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96-70317
|
Vera-Valera v. INS
Death threats to aliens based on an imputed political opinion establishes clear probability of future persecution. |
Immigration |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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97-10053 and 97-10072
|
U.S. v. Reed
Use of special verdict form requiring jury to determine occurrence of acts, each of which constituted crime, is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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97-15252
|
Sameena Inc. v. U.S. Air Force
Contractor facing proposed debarment from government contracting is entitled to evidentiary hearing if factual dispute exists. |
Government |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
97-35197 and 97-35312
|
Star Phoenix Mining Co. v. West One Bank
Failure to preserve deficiency claim against debtor doesn't forfeit right to collect deficiency from guarantor. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
S063097
|
People v. Guiuan
Juries should be instructed that only accomplice testimony incriminating to defendants should be viewed with caution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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95-R-17414
|
Ainsworth v. State Bar
Favorable testimony and sitting for legal courses isn't enough for disbarred attorney to get reinstated. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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95-C-12204
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Bouyer v. State Bar
Six-month actual suspension for failure to file employment tax reports is excessive. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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96-1975
|
Bankruptcy of DiSalvo
Ruling in dischargeability action doesn't bar subsequent determination of claim for abuse of process. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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C026578
|
Townzen v. County of El Dorado
Civil defendants filing first responsive paper jointly must each pay $182 filing fee. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
G018434
|
Lokeijak v. City of Irvine
Local court 'policy' discouraging motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication of issues is invalid. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
G020858
|
People v. Woods
Burglary of common laundry area in inhabited apartment complex supports first degree burglary conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
D025650
|
City of San Diego v. Sobke
Expert testimony based solely on increased expenses following condemnation doesn't establish loss of goodwill. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
G017043
|
Stein-Brief Group Inc. v. Home Indemnity Co.
Insurers have no duty to defend actions based on alleged breaches of settlement agreement and sales contract. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
G020462
|
Mario G., a Minor
Juvenile court doesn't lose jurisdiction over minor on probation simply because minor turns 21. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
F024660
|
Wilmot v. Commission on Professional Competence (Kern High School District Board of Trustees)
Teacher and district may stipulate to extend 60-day deadline for hearing before Commission on Professional Competence. |
Education |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
96-17277 and 97-16237
|
Madrid v. Gomez
Provisions of Prison Litigation Reform Act limiting attorney fees apply to cases pending before Act's enactment. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
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97-15215
|
United States v. Chapman
Government may recover reasonable attorney fees from party liable for response costs under CERCLA. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
A077049
|
San Mateo Community College District v. Half Moon Bay Limited Partnership
Determinable term of oil and gas lease isn't extended by force majeure clause. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
97-15428
|
Shamrock Farms Co. v. Veneman
State's interest in plentiful stable milk supply is legitimate purpose for enacting composition standards and pricing laws. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
97-16021
|
Mauro v. Arpaio
County prison regulation prohibiting inmates' possession of sexually explicit material is unconstitutionally overbroad. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 |
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