| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F027591
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County of Fresno v. Ruiz
Default judgment ordering child support could be set aside when extrinsic fraud shown to obtain judgment. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-35420
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Tri-State Development Ltd. v. Johnston
Statute authorizing prejudgment attachment of real property without notice or hearing denies due process. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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A082174
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Marriage of Garcia
Pre-1993 enforcement scheme applies in action to enforce child and spousal support order entered in 1966. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B121152
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Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G021015
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Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (Diaz)
Statutory forfeiture for failure to record reconveyance of deed of trust has one-year statute of limitations. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B107907
|
McKey v. Charles Schwab and Co.
Claims for breach of fiduciary duty and bad faith involving 'order flow payments' are pre-empted by federal law. |
Securities |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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A081294
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People v. Martinez
Swiss army knife is a deadly weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G021264
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Guardianship of Simpson
In proceeding terminating guardianship by father, failure to admit circumstances of mother's death requires reversal. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G021233 & G021948
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Cunningham v. Superior Court (Fountain Valley Chateau Blanc Management Assn.)
Jury may find that homeowners' association didn't act reasonably in ordering resident to clean his unit. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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A079840
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Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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C026311
|
People v. Granderson
Trial may proceed in defendant's absence if defendant was present on first day of jury selection. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G022762
|
Pablo D., a Minor
Services rendered to parents of juvenile dependent can't be reviewed on appeal. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B112968
|
People v. Jones
Offenses not committed on the same occasion mandates imposition of consecutive sentences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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98-19
|
United States v. Qualls
Order |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | ||
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88-1101
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U.S. v. City of San Diego
Attorney's fees appropriate for intervenor when prevailing party in Clean Water Act suit. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G021015 and G021016
|
Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (Diaz)
Statutory forfeiture for failure to record reconveyance of deed of trust has one-year statute of limitations. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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D031345
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Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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98-28129
|
Bankruptcy of Lopez
Redemption of consumer debt collateral requires motion, court approval and a single payment. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-1732
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Galarza v. United States
Government may communicate ex parte with physician-employees whose conduct is at issue in tort action. |
Government |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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94-1999
|
Seagate Technology Inc. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
Placement of defective hard drive into buyer's computers isn't physical harm for coverage purposes. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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G018204
|
Saks v. Parilla, Hubbard & Militzok
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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C027262
|
Roth v. Malson
Qualified response to counteroffer in real estate transaction doesn't constitute formation of a contract. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B123929
|
Acapulco Restaurants Inc. v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Charge of sale of alcohol to minor demands strict compliance with requirement that decoy identify seller. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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B121129
|
Hondo Company v. Superior Court (Estate of Bobbie Jean King)
Uninsured motorist's estate can't recover non-economic damages after fatal car accident. |
Torts |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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96-17198
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Kulas v. Valdez
Doctor who ordered forcible medication of defendant pursuant to order for 'evaluation' has qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-15508
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Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-35588
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Ghana v. Pearce
Alleged violation of Interstate Corrections Compact doesn't support inmate's federal civil rights claim. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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97-36088
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McGuire v. City of Portland
Firefighters are exempt employees absent actual, significant likelihood of penalties inconsistent with salaried status. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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98-50006
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United States v. McNally
Defendant's false statements causing two day delay in locating kidnapped child warrants sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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S054783
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McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Fair Employment and Housing Act exemption doesn't require religious entities to be nonprofit religious. corporations. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 11, 1999 |