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Carr v. Rosien
Adverse possessor's lis pendens is void because he failed to mail it to address shown in assessor's roll, regardless of address' validity.
Real Property Jul. 15, 2015
Velazquez v. City of Long Beach
Jury, rather than court, should decide unlawful arrest claim; jury's defense verdict on excessive force claim is consequently tainted.
Civil Rights Jul. 15, 2015
Knudsen v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Taxpayer entitled to litigation costs as prevailing party in tax dispute where IRS's concession did not constitute 'settlement' for purposes Qualified Offer Rule.
Taxation Jul. 15, 2015
Bridges v. City of Wildomar
City council may alter voting system from by-district to at-large election as approved by electorate for newly incorporated City of Wildomar.
Government Jul. 15, 2015
People v. Delgado
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Fernandez
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Guzman
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Huntsberry
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Jordan
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Ochoa
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Scott
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
People v. Sledge
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
Szanto v. Szanto
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
Sheehan v. City and County of San Francisco
Order
Jul. 14, 2015
Foley v. Biter
Counsel's failure to notify client of denial of habeas petition constitute attorney abandonment and, coupled with defendant's diligence, warrants relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 14, 2015
Johnson v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Homeowner's contractual claims against Freddie Mac fail where Freddie Mac never agreed to assume servicing obligations after purchasing homeowner's loan.
Contracts Jul. 14, 2015
People v. James
Trial court's failure to issue unconsciousness defense instruction warrants reversal of defendant's convictions related to bizarre incident.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 14, 2015
Wong v. Beebe
Order
Jul. 13, 2015
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. California State Personnel Board (McCauley)
The first day on which subject employment commences or takes effect must be included in calculating civil service probationary period.
Government Jul. 13, 2015
McKenzie v. Ford Motor Co.
Comparison of auto-maker Ford's two compromise offers is erroneous and court abuses its discretion in denying consumer full attorney fee award.
Consumer Law Jul. 13, 2015
People v. Accredited Surety and Casualty Co. Inc.
Attempt to exonerate bail bonds fails as request to extend appearance period is based on information gathered too late
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 13, 2015
In re Boukatch
Bankruptcy Code does not prevent chapter 20 debtors from stripping unsecured junior liens despite the lack of eligibility for chapter 13 discharge.
Bankruptcy Jul. 13, 2015
MacKenzie v. Neidorf (In re Neidorf)
Debtor does not have to turnover post-petition payment received from national settlement between banks and regulators because it is not property of estate.
Bankruptcy Jul. 13, 2015
Amity Rubberized Pen Co. v. Market Quest Group Inc.
Where court lacks jurisdiction over patent case, transfer to Federal Circuit with exclusive jurisdiction is in interest of justice.
Intellectual Property Jul. 13, 2015
DKN Holdings LLC v. Faerber
Landlord may sue remaining parties who were jointly and severally liable on contract obligation in separate action even if landlord had already obtained judgment against an obligor.
Contracts Jul. 13, 2015
Pouzbaris v. Prime Healthcare Services-Anaheim
Order
Jul. 13, 2015
County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors v. Superior Court (ACLU of Southern California)
Order
Jul. 13, 2015
People v. Aguirre
Order
Jul. 13, 2015
People v. Lazarus
Not an abuse of discretion to deny motion to dismiss where defendant is charged 23 years after crime once DNA evidence connects her to murder of ex-lover's wife.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 13, 2015
People v. Weatherton
Signing of Harvey waiver during plea deal precludes defendant from objecting to culpability of actions during restitution hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 12, 2015