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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 Mar. 11, 1999
Tri-State Development Ltd. v. Johnston
Statute authorizing prejudgment attachment of real property without notice or hearing denies due process.
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 1999
Marriage of Garcia
Pre-1993 enforcement scheme applies in action to enforce child and spousal support order entered in 1966.
Family Law Mar. 11, 1999
Zeron v. City of Los Angeles
Police officer gains tenure if Civil Service Commission receives termination notice after probationary period.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Martinez
Swiss army knife is a deadly weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
Guardianship of Simpson
In proceeding terminating guardianship by father, failure to admit circumstances of mother's death requires reversal.
Family Law Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
Empire Waste Management v. Town of Windsor
Statute granting governing body authority to grant exclusive franchise isn't violated by voter referendum.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
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
Pablo D., a Minor
Services rendered to parents of juvenile dependent can't be reviewed on appeal.
Juveniles Mar. 11, 1999
People v. Jones
Offenses not committed on the same occasion mandates imposition of consecutive sentences.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
United States v. Qualls
Order
Mar. 11, 1999
U.S. v. City of San Diego
Attorney's fees appropriate for intervenor when prevailing party in Clean Water Act suit.
Environmental Law Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Bankruptcy of Lopez
Redemption of consumer debt collateral requires motion, court approval and a single payment.
Bankruptcy Mar. 11, 1999
Galarza v. United States
Government may communicate ex parte with physician-employees whose conduct is at issue in tort action.
Government Mar. 11, 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
Saks v. Parilla, Hubbard & Militzok
Bankruptcy laws pre-empt state law claim for malicious prosecution.
Torts Mar. 11, 1999
Roth v. Malson
Qualified response to counteroffer in real estate transaction doesn't constitute formation of a contract.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
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 Mar. 11, 1999
Kulas v. Valdez
Doctor who ordered forcible medication of defendant pursuant to order for 'evaluation' has qualified immunity.
Government Mar. 11, 1999
Churchill County v. Babbitt
Municipalities may sue to force environmental impact statement regarding water rights acquisition plan.
Environmental Law Mar. 11, 1999
Ghana v. Pearce
Alleged violation of Interstate Corrections Compact doesn't support inmate's federal civil rights claim.
Prisoners Rights Mar. 11, 1999
McGuire v. City of Portland
Firefighters are exempt employees absent actual, significant likelihood of penalties inconsistent with salaried status.
Labor Law Mar. 11, 1999
United States v. McNally
Defendant's false statements causing two day delay in locating kidnapped child warrants sentence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 11, 1999
McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Fair Employment and Housing Act exemption doesn't require religious entities to be nonprofit religious. corporations.
Employment Law Mar. 11, 1999