Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C028935
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Watson v. Department of Transportation
Absence of fault of codefendant doesn't justify claim of implied indemnity and statutory award of attorney's fees. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
D029526
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McMillin Development Inc. v. Home Buyers Warranty
Concurrent arbitration and appeal doesn't stay appellate proceedings unless issue was raised at trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
E020602
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Marriage of Varner
Trial court can't terminate its own jurisdiction when appeal of trial court's spousal support order is pending. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C027041
|
Lilley v. Elk Grove Unified School District
School's assumption of risk defense not precluded by teacher's statutory duty to supervise students. |
Torts |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B114114 and B117076
|
Wertin v. Franchise Tax Board
Under federal and state law, Franchise Tax Board must review actual returns before issuing notice of deficiency. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B116313
|
Henry v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board; Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Alternate work offer to injured seasonal employee doesn't have to last 12 straight months. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B114279
|
Favorite v. County of Los Angeles
Mentally incompetent's claim against government entity is tolled when conservator is unaware of claim. |
Conservatorship |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
C029015
|
Gonzales v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Injured worker isn't allowed disability benefits when there is no evidence of actual wage loss. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
A081340
|
California Pacific Homes Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Company
'Qualified time on the risk' method of allocation between multiple insurance providers is proper in cases of progressive property damage. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-1838
|
United States Satellite Broadcasting Co Inc. v. Lynch
The Boxing Act, which imposes a tax solely on telecasts of combative contests, violates the First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 31, 1999 | |
97-2045
|
South Central Bell Telephone Co. v. Alabama
State franchise tax of foreign corporations, that treats in-state corporations differently, violates the commerce clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-1672
|
Bankruptcy of Mendez
Attorney not licensed in Arizona but who is admitted to practice before the Arizona district court can receive fee as counsel for Chapter 13 debtor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-1064 and 98-1219
|
Bankruptcy of Scovis
Chapter 13 plan confirmation reversed due to failure to consider debtor's homestead exemption for Chapter 13 eligibility purposes. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 31, 1999 | |
S072583
|
Broughton v. Cigna Health Plans of California
Order |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
S075784
|
Le on Habeas Corpus
Review granted |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
98-1131
|
U.S. v. Tilley
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-1083
|
Flint v. Amoco Corporation
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-5098
|
Rice v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-8057
|
U.S. v. Reyes
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-3253
|
U.S. v. Tull
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
98-3309
|
Augustus v. Banaszak
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
95-99002
|
Dyer v. Calderon
Order |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
S070514
|
People v. Hering
Order |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
97-15789
|
Hose v. INS
District courts lack jurisdiction to consider habeas petitions challenging exclusion orders. |
Immigration |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
97-50488
|
U.S. v. Albrektsen
Unconsented search of motel room isn't justified by misdemeanor arrest warrant for person standing in doorway. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
S072048
|
Connell v. Superior Court (Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association)
Order |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
S072081
|
California State Employees Association v. Superior Court (Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association)
Order |
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Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
S072092
|
California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. Superior Court (Connell)
Order |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
S070665
|
People v. Joyce
Defendant has no claim of ineffective assistance where no prejudice arose from attorney's alleged omission. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
S071326
|
Torquato v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Order |
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Mar. 31, 1999 |