Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B119775
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Los Angeles Cellular Telephone Co. v. Superior Court (Spielholz)
Cellular telephone company's tariff limits its liability for negligence to $5,000. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G021908
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Joseph R., a Minor
Minor's statement to officer is admissible despite lack of Miranda warnings because minor wasn't in custody. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C026817
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Kirkpatrick v. Westamerica Bank
One action rule doesn't preclude foreclosure where lender amends complaint seeking other relief before trial. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
H016704
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Sabek Inc. v. Engelhard Corp.
Direct estoppel bars service of amended complaint on party that already obtained ruling of no personal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
96-70402
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Pahl v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
State law determines whether person is beneficial shareholder in S corporation for tax purposes. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-16061
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Foti v. City of Menlo Park
Ban on signs in public right-of-way, with content-based exceptions, is enjoined under First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B108722
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People v. Maguire
Attorney's failure to advise defendant of legal insufficiency of charges is ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
S071060
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People v. Thrash
Order |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | ||
A078483
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Keiffer v. Bechtel Corporation
Failure to exhaust administrative remedies doesn't necessarily deprive court of subject matter jurisdiction. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G018024
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Pacific Trends Lamp and Lighting Products, Inc. v. J. White, Inc.
Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C026947
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People v. Hart
Penal Code doesn't authorize entry of interest-bearing civil money judgment covering restitution fine and costs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G020449
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People v. Simpson
Police needn't give Miranda warnings before asking suspect about weapons at house about to be searched. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B116659
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In re Marriage of Newsome
Child custody jurisdiction favors child's home state, where they live, over the 'significant connection test.' |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
S058825
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People v. Reyes
Searches based on parole conditions may be conducted without reasonable suspicion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G021264
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Guardianship of Simpson
In proceeding terminating guardianship by father, failure to admit circumstances of mother's death requires reversal. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B114612
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Rochin v. Johnson
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C023170
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In re Kacy S.
Courts have discretion to require urine tests for minors who are on probation. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
F030202
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Cathina W., a juvenile
'Non-appealable' order can be reviewed when juvenile court fails to give timely notice of procedures for relief. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B122233
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In re Robert L.
Juvenile courts cannot extend jurisdiction beyond age of majority solely to provide special assistance. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B116729
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Long v. City of Los Angeles
Action against city for recovery of personal property is exempt from Government Tort Claims Act. |
Government |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
S055216
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People v. Ortega
Convictions for both robbery and theft, during single carjacking, violates rule against lesser included offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B121125
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. La Conchita Ranch Company
Move to disqualify attorney is meritless when only a hypothetical conflict of interest exists. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B119335
|
Almalik S., a Minor
Custodial parent doesn't have standing to appeal juvenile delinquency decision. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
S053418
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Calvillo-Silva v. Home Grocery
Statute exempting real property owner from liability can't apply if use of intentional, deadly force was unjustified. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B124087
|
American Motorist Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Montrose Chemical Corporation of California)
No jury trial right when initial determination of equitable claim makes legal claim moot. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B115563
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Garfield Medical Center v. Belshe
Using 'weighted mean' to determine disproportionate Medi-Cal patient share hospitals, doesn't violate federal statute. |
Government |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B122062
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Jeanette V., a Juvenile
No due process violation when social worker's report is admitted without her testimony in dependency hearing. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
A082128
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Miracle Auto Center v. The Superior Court of San Mateo County (Pacific Specialty Insurance Company)
In commercial general liability insurance policies, 'standard time' is the time presently in use in the state. |
Contracts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B115300
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Janis v. California State Lottery Commission
State lottery is immune from claims based on theory of misrepresentation. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C028772
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Furtado v. Sierra Community College
Public agencies can make personnel decisions in closed session unless specific complaints are involved. |
Government |
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Apr. 1, 1999 |