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Gault v. Erickson
Purchaser of real property can void sale if seller violates Subdivision Map Act or subsequent certificate of compliance.
Real Property Mar. 29, 1999
American International Industries v. Superior Court (Urbach)
Prior representative action by watchdog environmental group bars subsequent class action under doctrine of res judicata.
Torts Mar. 29, 1999
Agricultural Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (MKDG/Rhodes SC Partnership)
Insurer can only sue insured for breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing under contract law and not torts.
Insurance Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Felix
Truth in Evidence Clause doesn't abrogate Evidence Code's criteria for the admission of character evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Justin Malovec, a Minor
Trial courts may not, on its own, initiate monetary sanctions against plaintiff for pursuing a claim after summary judgment is awarded to defendant.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Zamudio v. City and County of San Francisco
Owner of construction project isn't vicariously liable to injured employee of a subcontractor who already received workers' compensation benefits.
Torts Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Lavaie
Simply being missing isn't sufficient evidence to support prison escape conviction, even though it's sufficient to find prison rule violation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Mercer
Evidence sufficient to establish defendant as sexually violent predator when fact-finder determines defendant will re-offend.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Millsap v. Superior Court (People)
Although entire office need not be recused, particular Deputy District Attorneys, who defendant targeted in murder solicitation, must be recused.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Lee
Reversal of conviction is improper where failure to inform jury about misdemeanor manslaughter version of involuntary manslaughter favors defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
People v. Douglas
Appeal that's unrelated to probation order is procedurally proper if there's no threat to defendant's probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Fischer v. Los Angeles Unified School District
School board not required to give 24-hour written notice when evaluating performance of probationary teacher.
Education Mar. 29, 1999
Mikhail on Habeas Corpus
Defendant is entitled to forfeited worktime credit under statute in effect when convicted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Bills v. Arizona Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Fund
The handling of covered claims by the Arizona Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Fund doesn't subject it to tort liability.
Insurance Mar. 29, 1999
Cuvelier v. Schmitz
Proponents of initiative aren't entitled to special election when city's initiative procedure dictates that next 'ensuing election' is the next municipal election.
Government Mar. 29, 1999
Denise H., a Minor
Juvenile court severance proceeding is civil in nature, and parent doesn't have same rights as criminal defendants.
Family Law Mar. 29, 1999
Schwab Sales Inc. v. GN Construction Co. Inc.
A trial de novo may be held on appeal from arbitration arising out of contract, and attorney fees for arbitration proceeding may be awarded.
Contracts Mar. 29, 1999
International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Fund v. Fleming Companies Inc.
Order
Corporations Mar. 29, 1999
Shoate v. United States Postal Service
Order
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
Nguyen v. Honda Motor Company Ltd.
Order
Torts Mar. 29, 1999
Major v. Klinger
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Schroder v. Schlatter
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Zukle v. The Regents of the University of California
Medical school doesn't violate Americans with Disabilities Act by dismissing learning-disabled student for not meeting school's academic standards after reasonable accommodation offered.
Civil Rights Mar. 29, 1999
Godwin v. Hunt Wesson Inc.
Substantial evidence contradicting employer's proffered evidence of nondiscriminatory motivation in promotion precludes summary judgment.
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
Buritica v. United States
Incentive program rewarding Customs agents who seize drugs may be unconstitutional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Doherty v. Wireless Broadcasting Systems of Sacramento Inc.
Person liable for violating Communications Act may not seek indemnity from third party.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
Bankruptcy of Mitchell
Sovereign immunity protects state agencies from claims for damages in discharge litigation.
Bankruptcy Mar. 29, 1999
Bankruptcy of Black
Bankruptcy court errs by ignoring appellate panel's instructions on remand in nondischargeability proceeding.
Bankruptcy Mar. 29, 1999
Dalzin v. Belshe
California's 'proportionate share' system for recovering Medi-Cal benefits from estates violates federal law.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 29, 1999
Kearney v. Standard Insurance Co.
Order
Mar. 29, 1999