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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 Dec. 5, 2016
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 Dec. 5, 2016
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 Dec. 4, 2016
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 Dec. 4, 2016
People v. Poles
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Sauceda
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Smith
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Suniga
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
LTL Commercial v. Hammer IRP LTL Associates
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Bartlett
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Berg
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Dunn
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
In Re D.W.
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Isaia
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Lugo
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Moreno
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Pifer
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Ploss
Order
Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
Foxen v. Carpenter
Amended complaint properly dismissed where client's action against law firm barred by statute of limitations.
Civil Procedure Dec. 1, 2016
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 Dec. 1, 2016
People v. Shiga
Arson conviction overturned where trial court was unaware it had discretion to deny 'gray-area' defendant's 'Faretta' request to represent himself.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 30, 2016
Sutter Health et al. v. Eden Township Healthcare District
Grant of installment payment relief to public entity affirmed due to 'unreasonable hardship' but retroactive reduction of interest accrued prior to grant of relief requires reversal.
Government Nov. 30, 2016
Charlotte V., a Minor
Mother fails to overturn termination of parental rights by arguing inadequate compliance with ICWA's notice requirements.
Dependency Nov. 30, 2016
Department of Health Care Services v. Office of Administrative Hearings (Parents on Behalf of Student et al.)
Judgment in favor of student who prevailed in special education due process complaint affirmed where trial court does not err in denying petition for writs of mandamus.
Education Nov. 30, 2016