| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-16274
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Johnson v. Special Education Hearing Office
Court was not required automatically to grant disabled child's request for injunction to maintain educational status quo. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 2002 | |
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S096349
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People v. Willis
With assent of complaining party, trial court has discretion to impose remedies or sanctions short of dismissing entire jury venire. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 2002 | |
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G029042
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Medix Ambulance Service Inc. v. Superior Court (Collado)
Trial court should have heard oral argument for demurrer before posting ruling on internet. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 2002 | |
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C035433
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H.D. Arnaiz Ltd. v. City of San Joaquin
Motion to vacate voluntary dismissal of action was properly granted where party was under mistaken belief. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2002 | |
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B142814
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Paul v. Friedman
Investigative activity, not 'in connection with issue under consideration' in official proceeding, does not fall within protection of anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2002 | |
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B148401
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Kalaba v. Gray
In order for treating physician to be called as 'expert' witness, proponent must properly designate despite reservation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 26, 2002 | |
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D035161
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San Diego Unified Port District v. Douglas E. Barnhart Inc.
Court abused its discretion by ordering defendants to pay for destructive testing as discovery they did not want to pursue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 26, 2002 | |
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B134398
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Reese v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Non-parties to class action must intervene and file motion to vacate judgment to obtain appellate standing to oppose settlement of class. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 2002 | |
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D038190
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People ex rel. Dept of Transportation v. Clauser Wells Partnership
Opinion testimony of valuation expert determined by following legal instructions of client was improperly excluded for lack of foundation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2002 | |
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E028780
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People v. Badura
Extension of commitment as sexually violent predator was warranted despite three-day delay in finding of probable cause. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2002 | |
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D038611
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Gemini Aluminum Corp. v. California Custom Shapes Inc.
Award of attorney fees for bad faith in misappropriation claim is proper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2002 | |
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70163-6
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Sackett v. Santilli
Defendant in civil case may impliedly consent to waive right to jury trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2002 | |
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01-651
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JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Traffic Stream (BVI) Infrastructure Ltd.
Corporation organized under laws of British Virgin Islands is citizen or subject of foreign state for purposes of alienage diversity jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2002 | |
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01-417
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Devlin v. Scardelletti
Nonnamed class member who objected to settlement in fairness hearing, may appeal without first intervening. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2002 | |
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01-455
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Franconia Associates v. United States
Repudiation of contract claim involving federally funded home loans is not barred by limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2002 | |
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70986-6
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King v. Snohomish County
County being sued for personal injuries waived defense that plaintiff failed to file claim with clerk of council. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 16, 2002 | |
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01SA324
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Leaffer v. Zarlengo
Trial court erred in summarily denying party's motion to compel discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2002 | |
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00SA302
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City of Thornton v. City and County of Denver
Water court must determine whether to retain jurisdiction until absence of injury to water quality from augmentation plan can be established. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2002 | |
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01SA338
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Burchett v. South Denver Windustrial Co.
Trial court abused its discretion by denying parties' motions to postpone deadline for disclosure of expert testimony. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2002 | |
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20247-0
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Harmon v. State
One-year deadline to file claim under Industrial Insurance Act is not subject to equitable tolling. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2002 | |
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48638-1
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Inquest Into Death of Boston
Superior court is not authorized to review coroner inquest presided over by district court judge. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 2002 | |
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20223-2
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State v. Golden
Superior court has jurisdiction to grant collateral relief from juvenile disposition. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 11, 2002 | |
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20442-1
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Bartel v. Zucktriegel
For purposes of garnishment, trial court is authorized to determine amount of wages owed for personal services. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 11, 2002 | |
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A095941
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Gray v. Stewart
Personal injury action is barred where party revoked settlement offer after one day of agreeing to settlement terms. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 2002 | |
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01-0262
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Harvest v. Craig
Statute that requires proof by clear and convincing evidence in certain medial malpractice cases is constitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2002 | |
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2001-0117
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Weber v. Tucson Electric Power Co.
Trial court correctly applied equitable apportionment rule to employer's lien against plaintiff's settlement in third-party action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2002 | |
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25897-8
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Wallace v. Kuehner
Lawsuit to recover money loaned without written or oral contract is time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2002 | |
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27377-2
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Manius v. Boyd
Timely request for trial de novo accompanied by adequate proof of service is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2002 | |
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01-55966
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Bennett v. Medtronic Inc.
Federal court cannot prevent parties from enforcing non-competition agreement in state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
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00-15925
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Fair Housing of Marin v. Combs
Nonprofit community organization promoting equal housing opportunities has standing to sue on grounds of diversion of resources and frustration of mission. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 |