Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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95-35429
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U.S. v. Mejia-Mesa
Claim that prosecution suppressed exculpatory evidence at trial requires evidentiary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
95-99002
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Dyer v. Calderon
Defendant is denied fair trial where juror lies in voir dire for purpose of winning seat on jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
A078480
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Harris v. Civil Service Commission of the City and County of San Francisco
Court can't compel validation study of employment exam by public entity when test shown adverse to minorities. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-10245
|
U.S. v. Hodge
Request for advance, in connection with project ultimately not carried out, isn't a criminal false statement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-35492
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Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Klamath County
County and county commissioners can't provide private security services and aren't bound by alleged contract. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-16103
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McKeon v. United States
California statute concerning proration of estate taxes applies and supports marital deduction claimed by estate. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-50417
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U.S. v. Miller
'Safety valve' statute allowing less than ordinary minimum sentence requires disclosure of uncharged conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
S058956
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Rider v. City of San Diego
Joint powers agency may issue bonds without voter approval. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
S062627
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Calatayud v. State of California
Police officer can't sue fellow officer for injury resulting from negligent conduct under Civil Code. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-30192
|
U.S. v. Edwards
Prosecutor may not continue to represent government after personally discovering key evidence during trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
95-35429
|
U.S. v. Mejia-Mesa
Claim that prosecution suppressed exculpatory evidence at trial requires evidentiary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
S063425
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Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co.
Administrative pollution cleanup order isn't a 'suit' and needn't be defended by general liability insurer. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
98-0413
|
Playboy Enterprises Inc. v. Welles
Use of term 'Playmate of the Year' in website of former Playboy Playmate isn't sufficient trademark infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
B108002
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Bresnahan v. Chrysler Corp.
If several issues are tried, a general verdict will stand if one count is supported by the evidence. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
G021295
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People v. Thornburg
Court resentencing three strikes defendant must recalculate credits and amend abstract of judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
G022181
|
Costa v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Statute authorizing creation, through collective bargaining, of alternative procedures for workers' compensation claims is valid |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
S058629
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Shulman v. Group W Productions Inc.
|
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Mar. 30, 1999 | ||
G022844
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Wright v. Ripley
Issues resolved in routine sanction motion aren't entitled to preclusive effect in later action for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
D029126
|
People v. Castello
California law defines prior Florida offense for three strikes purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
A079345
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Maryland Casualty Co.
Equitable contribution between co-insurers on same risk is independent of action based on equitable subrogation. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
D025565
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Kovatch v. California Casualty Management Co.
Whether employer has taken appropriate steps to remedy discrimination is question for jury. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-99018
|
Thompson v. Calderon
Evidence proffered doesn't support request for permission to file successive habeas petition in capital case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
96-10527
|
U.S. v. Kaluna
Federal three strikes law unconstitutionally shifts burden of proof to certain defendants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-10275
|
U.S. v. Govan
Use of state law convictions to determine criminal history doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-10394
|
U.S. v. Vavages
Prosecutor violates due process by threatening to void alibi witness' plea agreement and prosecute for perjury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-35429
|
Bast v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Employee Retirement Income Security Act pre-empts state law claims involving denial of health benefits. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
97-35699
|
Williamson v. Gregoire
Convict isn't in custody for federal habeas purposes if he's merely required to register as sex offender. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
96-56675
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Coastal Abstract Service Inc. v. First American Title Insurance Company
Statement by title insurer to lender that escrow agent doesn't pay bills is defamation. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
98-15308
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California Prolife Council Political Action Committee v. Scully
Order |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | ||
98-99035 and 98-99036
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Malone v. Calderon
No habeas corpus jurisdiction exists where out-of-state custodian intervenes for a limited purpose. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 |