| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-1242
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Swanger v. Beebe
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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98-2182
|
Blackburn v. Department of Corrections
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-5060
|
Antwine v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-2272
|
Sinor v. Lemaster
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-5217
|
In re Raskin Resources Inc.
Order |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-4200
|
Johnson v. E.A. Miller Inc.
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
S067672
|
People v. Sargent
Conviction for child abuse involving infliction of pain and mental suffering doesn't require criminal negligence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
G020262
|
Hall v. Harker
Fair and impartial trial impossible where trial judge is obviously biased against attorneys. |
Attorneys |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B125877
|
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Superior Court (HP Lemona II)
In alleged scheme to defraud involving multiple wrongdoers, plaintiff may choose which tortfeasor to sue. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
F027273
|
People v. Romero
Expert testimony about street violence in Hispanic culture is irrelevant to charge of murder escalating from 'road rage.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B121554
|
Honsickle v. Superior Court (Wysocki)
No 'attempt to purchase' exception to statute prohibiting recovery of non-economic damage by uninsured motorists. |
Insurance |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B116425
|
Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
G018552
|
Marriage of Schaffer
For spousal support modification, there's no abuse of discretion in considering long history of spouse's actions. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B113311
|
Jackson v. City of Los Angeles
Once disciplinary proceedings are initiated, Police Department Board of Rights is sole forum. |
Government |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
C028982
|
County of Sacramento v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
No penalty for unreasonable delay in payment of benefits where eight days late due to clerical error. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B112261
|
Westside Hospital v. Belshe
Agency's 'final decision' is issued when adopted, not when mailed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
G018963
|
National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA. v. Nationwide Insurance Co.
When general contractor is solely at fault for injury, subcontractor and its liability insurer need not indemnify. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
F025718
|
People v. Miller
Exigent circumstances for search exist where police return lost boy to home, find door ajar, and give knock-notice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
G019872
|
Lawson v. Management Activities Inc.
Airlines have no duty to bystanders who experience emotional distress after witnessing plane crash. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
C026767
|
Golden Day Schools Inc. v. California Dept. of Education
Organizations having contracts with Department of Education aren't shielded from records inspection by audit requirement. |
Education |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
G023889
|
People v. Donelson
Petition for commitment as a Sexually Violent Predator isn't invalid when filed during 'hold' on defendant's release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
A082506
|
In re Richard C., a juvenile
Parent who fails to maintain visits with adjudged dependent children, isn't entitled to 'bonding study' before termination of rights. |
Juveniles |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
A080393
|
People v. Moore
Court isn't required to advise defendant of Sexually Violent Predator Act before he pleads no contest to sex crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
C028629
|
Schatz v. Franchise Tax Board
State income taxes aren't dischargeable until deficiency assessment notice is final. |
Taxation |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
A077629
|
U.S. Golf Assn. v. Arroyo Software
Where there is no prevailing party, trial court doesn't abuse its discretion by not awarding costs. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
A080323
|
Marriage of Barneson
Transfer of stock by one spouse to another requires express language of transmutation. |
Family Law |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B117079
|
Jermaine B., a Minor
Juvenile defendant is entitled to withdraw no contest plea and invoke his right to a juvenile adjudication. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
B118432
|
People v. Velasquez
Sentence must be modified where prosecutor incorrectly and negligently advises defendant of sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
F027349
|
Triple A Management Co. v. Frisone
Constructive knowledge is properly imputed to principal, since agent's disclosure is presumed. |
Real Property |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
A084543
|
Transamerica Homefirst Inc. v. Superior Court (San Mateo County Public Guardian)
Change of venue isn't required in action brought by county's public guardian against non-resident defendant. |
Conservatorship |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 |
