Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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15-10475
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U.S. v. Williams
Unadmonished responses made by defendant to questions about gang affiliation properly suppressed where defendant, charged with murder, invokes his 'Miranda' rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 5, 2016 | |
14-30217
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U.S. v. Mohamud
Portland teen's entrapment defense properly rejected where he dreamt of waging war within the U.S. well before FBI's initial contact. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 5, 2016 | |
S221852
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People v. Macabeo
Where bicyclist is stopped for minor vehicle infraction and no evidence shows arrest was to follow, search-incident-to-arrest exception does not allow for warrantless search of cyclist's cell phone. |
Constitutional Law |
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Dec. 5, 2016 | |
S131819
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People v. Williams
Defendant's contentions challenging judgment of death following first degree murder and forcible rape convictions unavailing, leading to affirmance of judgment in its entirety. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 5, 2016 | |
D070163
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J.S., a Minor
Troubled teen properly designated a dual status youth, as dependent and ward, where she could clearly benefit from dual jurisdiction services. |
Juveniles |
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Dec. 5, 2016 | |
D068538
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569 East County Boulevard LLC v. Backcountry Against the Dump Inc.
On rehearing, reduction of attorney fees awarded to prevailing party in anti-SLAPP motion is upheld where sufficient evidence supported court's decision. |
Anti-SLAPP |
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Dec. 5, 2016 | |
A148275
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Eblovi v. Blair (Alifano)
Petition seeking removal of argument opposing ballot measure properly denied where Elections Code section 9282(a) is to be interpreted as permissive, allowing participation by private citizen. |
Statutory Interpretation |
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Dec. 4, 2016 | |
C078122
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Elliott Homes, Inc. v. Superior Court (Hicks)
Homeowners required to serve notice of defect to builder prior to commencing litigation as required by the 'Right to Repair Act.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 4, 2016 | |
S237683
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People v. Poles
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237975
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People v. Sauceda
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237943
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People v. Smith
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237989
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People v. Suniga
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237689
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LTL Commercial v. Hammer IRP LTL Associates
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
H040776
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ZF Micro Devices v. TAT Capital Partners
Statute of limitations tolling applies to both compulsory and permissive cross-complaints under pre-1971 case law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | |
G051838
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Lee v. Rich
Third party purchaser successful in reversing cancellation of sheriff's deed of sale, where execution sale is 'absolute' and homeowner not entitled to equitable redemption. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | |
A136822
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People v. McCarrick
Alleged exclusion of 'delusions' from jury instructions regarding hallucinations does not warrant reversal of mother's murder convictions in the killing of her twin daughters. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | |
S237166
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People v. Bartlett
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237997
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People v. Berg
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237991
|
People v. Dunn
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S238034
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In Re D.W.
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237778
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People v. Isaia
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237993
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People v. Lugo
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237998
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People v. Moreno
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S237940
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People v. Pifer
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
S238063
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People v. Ploss
Order |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | ||
F072310
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National Shooting Sports Foundation v. State of California
Compliance with microstamping gun law may be impossible according to factual allegations of gun rights group, prohibiting pleadings judgment against challenging party. |
Constitutional Law |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | |
S219534
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Kesner v. Superior Court (Pneumo Abex LLC)
Employers and premises owners owe duty of care to prevent secondary exposure to asbestos, although duty extends only to members of worker's household. |
Torts |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | |
S033901
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People v. Thompson
Jurors' equivocations and hesitations on imposition of death penalty legitimate reasons for meriting dismissal from jury pool in capital case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Dec. 1, 2016 | |
B268820
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Foxen v. Carpenter
Amended complaint properly dismissed where client's action against law firm barred by statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 1, 2016 | |
B268455
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Westside Estate Agency v. Randall
Broker's claim he was entitled commission on real estate deal properly dismissed under statute of frauds where agreement was not reduced to writing. |
Contracts |
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Dec. 1, 2016 |