| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 97-16383 
 | 
Valley Engineers Inc. v. Electric Engineering Co.
 Dismissal is appropriate sanction for concealment of critical document and false statements under oath.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 B112529 
 | 
Tliche v. Quathem
 Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 A082078 
 | 
Kressler v. Troup
 Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 98-0302 
 | 
Martinez v. Binsfield
 An arbitration action must proceed under the schedule for civil actions referred to arbitration.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 97-0409 
 | 
Hill v. City of Phoenix
 A notice of appeal which doesn't refer to the judgment appealed from, is nevertheless valid.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 98-316 
 | 
Office of the President v. Office of Independent Counsel
 Evidentiary privilege doesn't allow secret service personnel to refuse to testify in judicial proceedings.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 B117044 
 | 
Cloud v. Northrop Grumman Corp.
 Leave to amend granted although claim not scheduled as bankruptcy asset.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 8, 1999 | |
| 
 E017825 
 | 
People v. $241,600 United States Currency; Anderson, Sr.
 Civil forfeiture claimant has standing despite signing waiver to money.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 8, 1999 | |
| 
 98-6310 
 | 
Mehdipour v. Mehdipour
 Order  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 8, 1999 | |
| 
 B118114 
 | 
Wollersheim v. Church of Scientology International et al.
 In post-trial motion to add additional judgment debtor, burden of proof is 'by preponderance of the evidence', unless statute states otherwise.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 3, 1999 | |
| 
 B114612 
 | 
Rochin v. Pat Johnson Manufacturing Company
 Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Mar. 2, 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 | |
| 
 98-1242 
 | 
Swanger v. Beebe
 Order  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
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 | |
| 
 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 | |
| 
 B112261 
 | 
Westside Hospital v. Belshe
 Agency's 'final decision' is issued when adopted, not when mailed.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
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 | |
| 
 B118068 
 | 
REO Broadcasting Consultants v. Martin
 Appeal from Labor Commissioner's decision filed after 10-day time limit can't be heard regardless of excuse.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 B118042 
 | 
Westamco Investment Company v. Lee
 It's unnecessary to plead civil conspiracy before bringing malicious prosecution action against an attorney.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 D030531 
 | 
Silver v. McNamee
 Notice of intent to sue by service by mail is sufficient to invoke statutory provision tolling the suit's statute of limitations.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 D031744 
 | 
Eckert v. The Superior Court of San Diego County (Tebo)
 Once motions in limine are filed, trial has commenced and judge isn't required to stay trial pending disqualification motion.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 95-55882 
 | 
United States v. Puzo
 Civil forfeiture of monies seized, after defendant pleaded to making false statements, isn't double jeopardy.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 98-6315 
 | 
Martin v. Punches
 Order  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 24, 1999 | |
| 
 A079373 
 | 
Burlesci v. Petersen
 In multiple tort action, nonsuit is proper only when there is insufficient evidence to support each allegation.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 24, 1999 | |
| 
 98-7027 
 | 
Dry v. CFR Court of Indian Offenses for the Choctaw Nation
 Defendant's satisfy requirements to seek habeas corpus relief by being charged and released pending trial.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 23, 1999 | |
| 
 98-1285 
 | 
Henderson v. Soares
 Order  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 23, 1999 | |
| 
 98-3179 
 | 
Olde Discount Corporation v. Hubbard
 Order  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 23, 1999 | |
| 
 B105789 
 | 
Carlson v. State of California Department of Fish and Game
 State law, not local rule, controls when determining effective filing date for complaint.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 21, 1999 | |
| 
 98-1322 
 | 
Coleman v. Storage Technology Corporation
 Order  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 19, 1999 | |
| 
 97-55818 
 | 
Prize Frize Inc. v. Matrix (U.S.) Inc.
 Claims that aren't based on rights granted under U.S. patent laws aren't required to be heard in the Federal Circuit.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Feb. 18, 1999 | 
