| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B121125
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. La Conchita Ranch Company
Move to disqualify attorney is meritless when only a hypothetical conflict of interest exists. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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B119335
|
Almalik S., a Minor
Custodial parent doesn't have standing to appeal juvenile delinquency decision. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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S053418
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Calvillo-Silva v. Home Grocery
Statute exempting real property owner from liability can't apply if use of intentional, deadly force was unjustified. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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B124087
|
American Motorist Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Montrose Chemical Corporation of California)
No jury trial right when initial determination of equitable claim makes legal claim moot. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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B115563
|
Garfield Medical Center v. Belshe
Using 'weighted mean' to determine disproportionate Medi-Cal patient share hospitals, doesn't violate federal statute. |
Government |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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B122062
|
Jeanette V., a Juvenile
No due process violation when social worker's report is admitted without her testimony in dependency hearing. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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A082128
|
Miracle Auto Center v. The Superior Court of San Mateo County (Pacific Specialty Insurance Company)
In commercial general liability insurance policies, 'standard time' is the time presently in use in the state. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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B115300
|
Janis v. California State Lottery Commission
State lottery is immune from claims based on theory of misrepresentation. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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C028772
|
Furtado v. Sierra Community College
Public agencies can make personnel decisions in closed session unless specific complaints are involved. |
Government |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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C028935
|
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 | |
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D029526
|
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 | |
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E020602
|
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 | |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
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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 | |
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B114279
|
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 | |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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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 |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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S072583
|
Broughton v. Cigna Health Plans of California
Order |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
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S075784
|
Le on Habeas Corpus
Review granted |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | ||
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98-1131
|
U.S. v. Tilley
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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98-1083
|
Flint v. Amoco Corporation
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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98-5098
|
Rice v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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98-8057
|
U.S. v. Reyes
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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98-3253
|
U.S. v. Tull
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 31, 1999 | |
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98-3309
|
Augustus v. Banaszak
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 31, 1999 |
