| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E060166
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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 |
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Jul. 15, 2015 | |
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12-56933
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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 |
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Jul. 15, 2015 | |
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13-72077
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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 |
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Jul. 15, 2015 | |
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E059890
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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 |
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Jul. 15, 2015 | |
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S226778
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People v. Delgado
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S225570
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People v. Fernandez
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S226494
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People v. Guzman
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S225982
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People v. Huntsberry
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S225848
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People v. Jordan
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S226265
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People v. Ochoa
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S226155
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People v. Scott
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S226449
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People v. Sledge
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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S226726
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Szanto v. Szanto
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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11-16401
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Sheehan v. City and County of San Francisco
Order |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | ||
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12-17724
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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 |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | |
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13-35596
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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 |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | |
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A139463
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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 |
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Jul. 14, 2015 | |
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10-36136
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Wong v. Beebe
Order |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | ||
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F069100
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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G049772
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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C075960
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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14-1483
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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14-1496
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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13-55796
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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S218597
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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S226846
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Pouzbaris v. Prime Healthcare Services-Anaheim
Order |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | ||
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S226645
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County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors v. Superior Court (ACLU of Southern California)
Order |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | ||
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S226119
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People v. Aguirre
Order |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | ||
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B241172
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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 |
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Jul. 13, 2015 | |
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A140186
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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 |
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Jul. 12, 2015 |