| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B152997
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Wozniak v. Lucutz
Plaintiff may not rely upon ambiguity in own pleading to obtain better judgment at new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 30, 2002 | |
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01-35472
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Kootenai Tribe of Idaho v. Veneman
Court abused discretion in granting preliminary injunction against implementation of 'Roadless Rule.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 25, 2002 | |
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B144465
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Advanced Bionics Corp. v. Medtronic Inc.
Because covenant not to compete is contrary to public policy and California action brought first, dispute should be litigated in California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 20, 2002 | |
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02-55030
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Fontana Empire Center LLC v. City of Fontana
Federal court had jurisdiction to review state court's decision in foreclosure case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 16, 2002 | |
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01-800
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Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.
Arbitrator, rather than court, must decide whether dispute satisfies time-limit rule of National Association of Securities Dealers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 16, 2002 | |
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99-1320
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Reynolds v. Howsam
Court errs in concluding that parties 'clearly and unmistakably' agreed to allow arbitrator rather than courts to decide dispute is arbitrable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 10, 2002 | |
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B149998
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Humphrey v. Appellate Division of the Superior Court ( People)
Superior court's appellate division errs in certifying decision for publication and in issuing search warrant pursuant to declaration based on information and belief. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 9, 2002 | |
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99-36115
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In re Ford Motor Co.
Amount in controversy does not satisfy federal court jurisdiction because consolidated plaintiffs lack 'undivided and common interests'. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 9, 2002 | |
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B147327
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White v. Lieberman
Statute of limitations to file malicious prosecution lawsuit begins to run on date appellate court issues remittitur. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 4, 2002 | |
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B155411
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City of Hope v. Bryan Cave
Parties who are not intended beneficiaries of settlement agreements may not compel arbitration pursuant to underlying employment contracts. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 3, 2002 | |
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B154678
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Mason v. California Dept. of Real Estate
Person seeking to recover under Real Estate Recovery Program must file application within one year of court judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 3, 2002 | |
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B148621
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Health Industries of America Inc. v. L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Action was improperly dismissed where Judge Pro Tem had authority to toll five-year statute period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 3, 2002 | |
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B152582
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Sully-Miller Contracting Co. v. Gledson/Cashman Construction Inc.
Documents that were unilateral offers to settle and unsigned by all parties are not enforceable agreements under Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 3, 2002 | |
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01-15052
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Franklin v. Fox
Summary judgment for police is proper where they possessed sufficient evidence creating probable cause to arrest plaintiff. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 2, 2002 | |
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01-0818
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Millar v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Action that was removed to district court may be amended to dismiss federal claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Dec. 2, 2002 | |
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B159156
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Pagarigan v. Superior Court (Aetna U.S. Healthcare of California Inc.)
Health care provider cannot compel arbitration when agreement does not comply with state's disclosure requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 25, 2002 | |
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B154515
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Levine v. Levine
Statute of limitations to sue trust is not tolled until beneficiaries reach age of majority. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 25, 2002 | |
|
H021961
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Pavlovich v. Superior Court (DVD Copy Control Assoc. Inc.)
California's long-arm statute reaches Web site owners who make available for copying or distribution trade secrets of copyrighted material of California companies. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 25, 2002 | |
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A096741
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Slatkin v. White
Contractor may be entitled to assert mechanic's lien despite losing license during construction project. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 19, 2002 | |
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B155440
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Ocheltree v. Gourley
Trial court erred by not issuing alternative writ and ruling on merits of petition without reviewing administrative record. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 19, 2002 | |
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B151867
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People v. Torch Energy Services Inc.
Doctrine of judicial estoppel prevents party from asserting federal pre-emption regarding oil pipeline permit conditions imposed by county. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 19, 2002 | |
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01-757
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Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. v. Henson
All Writs Act does not authorize removal of case from state to federal court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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01-35467
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Holder v. Holder
When parent filed for custody in state court, he did not waive his rights under Hague Convention in federal court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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00-15223
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Hosaka v. United Airlines Inc.
Court improperly dismissed action under Warsaw Convention based on forum non conveniens. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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01-35107
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Humble v. Boeing Co.
Party's state law reasonable-accommodation claim is not pre-empted by Labor Management Relations Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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01-16672
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American Greyhound Racing Inc. v. Hull
Action challenging state authority in negotiating gaming compacts may not proceed due to Indian tribes' sovereign immunity. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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00-16568
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Wyatt v. Hubbard
Affirmative defense of exhaustion requirement must be proved and established by defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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A096658
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The Governor Gray Davis Committee v. American Taxpayers Alliance
Party, which financed advertisement criticizing Governor's management of energy problems, is not compelled to comply with disclosure and reporting obligations of Political Reform Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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01-16685
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Sammartano v. First Judicial District Court
Motorcycle club members have right to preliminary injunctive relief to enjoin courthouse rules of conduct and attire pending final resolution of their action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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01-55002
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Dole Food Co. Inc. v. Watts
When forum of corporation's principal place of business is same forum which defendants expressly aim acts, 'effects' test permits exercise of personal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 10, 2002 |