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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 Apr. 1, 1999
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
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
Lilley v. Elk Grove Unified School District
School's assumption of risk defense not precluded by teacher's statutory duty to supervise students.
Torts Apr. 1, 1999
Wertin v. Franchise Tax Board
Under federal and state law, Franchise Tax Board must review actual returns before issuing notice of deficiency.
Taxation Apr. 1, 1999
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
Favorite v. County of Los Angeles
Mentally incompetent's claim against government entity is tolled when conservator is unaware of claim.
Conservatorship Apr. 1, 1999
Gonzales v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Injured worker isn't allowed disability benefits when there is no evidence of actual wage loss.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 1, 1999
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
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 Mar. 31, 1999
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 Mar. 31, 1999
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 Mar. 31, 1999
Bankruptcy of Scovis
Chapter 13 plan confirmation reversed due to failure to consider debtor's homestead exemption for Chapter 13 eligibility purposes.
Bankruptcy Mar. 31, 1999
Broughton v. Cigna Health Plans of California
Order
Mar. 31, 1999
Le on Habeas Corpus
Review granted
Mar. 31, 1999
U.S. v. Tilley
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 31, 1999
Flint v. Amoco Corporation
Order
Employment Law Mar. 31, 1999
Rice v. Apfel
Order
Administrative Agencies Mar. 31, 1999
U.S. v. Reyes
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 31, 1999
U.S. v. Tull
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 31, 1999
Augustus v. Banaszak
Order
Prisoners Rights Mar. 31, 1999
Dyer v. Calderon
Order
Mar. 31, 1999
People v. Hering
Order
Mar. 31, 1999
Hose v. INS
District courts lack jurisdiction to consider habeas petitions challenging exclusion orders.
Immigration Mar. 31, 1999
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
Connell v. Superior Court (Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association)
Order
Mar. 31, 1999
California State Employees Association v. Superior Court (Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association)
Order
Mar. 31, 1999
California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. Superior Court (Connell)
Order
Mar. 31, 1999
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
Torquato v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Order
Mar. 31, 1999