Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-16692
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Z. A. v. San Bruno Park School District
Attorney fees can't be awarded to party represented by unlicensed attorney in state administrative proceedings. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B118168
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Harris v. Oaks Shopping Center
Negligence action based on injury resulting from rescue attempt requires imminent peril jury instruction although no accident actually occurred. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
E020833
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People v. Matthews
Insufficient evidence to support conviction for removing or taking officer's weapon where officer drops gun after being run into by the defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-16707
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Bankruptcy of Catapult
Debtor cannot assume license where nonbankruptcy law requires consent from nonconsenting nondebtor party. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-17147
|
Nunes v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Employee, who's unable to work during medical leave, isn't automatically 'unqualified' under Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-35254
|
Cook Inlet Treaty Tribes v. Shalala
Amendments to federal act renders Alaskan Native villages claim moot. |
Native American Affairs |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-55780
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U.S. v. Vaz Ayres
Contempt fine isn't appropriate when IRS delay frustrates attempt to comply with court order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
98-70622
|
State v. Shalala
Absent statutory provision allowing for review of Title IV-E cases, no federal judiciary jurisdiction exists. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
98-15248
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Lisenbee v. Henry
Due process isn't violated by use of 'abiding conviction' language in jury instruction on reasonable doubt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-55755
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Allied/Royal Parking L.P. v. U.S.
Taxpayer lacks standing to sue the U.S. despite Internal Revenue Service placing a wrongful levy on property. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-17345
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Bankruptcy of CFLC Inc.
Pre-printed invoices do not create valid security interest in debtor's assets. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
96-10416
|
U.S. v. Harris
Order |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | ||
97-55379
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Bankruptcy of Gruntz
State court ruling that automatic stay did not apply in criminal case does not bind bankruptcy court to same conclusion. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
H018379
|
People v. Superior Court (Roam)
Prior to sentencing, convicted 'Three Strikes' defendant can't be released on supervised own recognizance to attend drug rehabilitation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B121798
|
Levin v. Gulf Insurance Group
Insurer liable for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage for paying judgment despite lien placed on recovery by discharged attorney. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B114443
|
Waffer International Corp. v. Khorsandi
Obtaining a writ of attachment does not bar one from pursuing legitimate tort claims. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B120363
|
People v. Terrell
Sentencing court erred when it failed to impose parole revocation fine and statutory assessments against defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B127270
|
Christine M. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services)
Denial of stay of proceedings proper when parent has demonstrated a lack of interest in the child. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B113866
|
In re Pratt
Habeas corpus properly granted where trial judge's factual resolutions of evidentiary conflicts supported by substantial evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
F027262
|
People v. Ellis
Harmless error not to provide amplifying instructions defining speeding where giving instruction for felony driving under the influence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
F028529
|
People v. Garcia
Defendant can be convicted under provocative-act theory of murder even if murder was committed by accomplice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B120658
|
Mardesich v. California Youthful Offender Parole Board
Trial court must exercise independent review over California Youthful Offender Parole Board's decision to transfer individual out of California Youth Authority. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G018209
|
Smith v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co.
Going to trial on personal injury claim after unsuccessful settlement attempt bars subsequent breach of contract claim. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G019597
|
Estate of Bonaccorsi
Administrator, who reasonably opposes a contest by beneficiaries, isn't liable to pay surcharge for attorney fees. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G016875
|
Trear v. Sills
Professional duty of a therapist does not extend beyond the patient to the patient's parent. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A077911
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Yu v. Signet Bank/Virginia
Virginia doesn't have jurisdiction over its bank's credit card debt collection activities where debtor's only tie to Virginia is the credit card. |
Banking |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
G021136
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Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin Wolff Inc. v. Wiz Technology Inc.
Law firm can only be disqualified for conflict of interest if it possesses confidential attorney-client information from party seeking disqualification. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A080439 and A080767
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Lazar v. Hertz Corp.
Car rental companies can refuse to rent to drivers under age 25 without violating age discrimination act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C027768
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Draeger v. Reed
Florida drunk driving conviction can't be used as a prior offense in California. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
E021529
|
G.E. Engine Maintenance/Electric Insurance v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Driving on street with trucks and vans doesn't meet 'special risk' exception to workers' compensation law's 'coming and going' rule. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 29, 1999 |