| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 A074676 
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North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
 Requests for prejudgment interest must be made prior to judgment and filed within time to file for new trial.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 C026761 and C027026 
 | 
Molen v. Friedman
 Well pleaded complaint doctrine doesn't apply to collateral attack upon complaint.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 B103661 
 | 
Lazarus v. Titmus
 Motion to compel arbitration is properly denied where no evidence of party's consent to arbitration exists.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 G021058 
 | 
Sierra Craft Inc. v. Magnum Enterprises Inc.
 Local rule purporting to allow summary judgment in favor of non-moving party is void.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 97-16189 
 | 
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Hercules Inc.
 Scheduling order barring late-filed third party claims doesn't bar assertion of permissive claims in separate actions.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 97-55293 
 | 
Slaven v. American Trading Transportation Co.
 Party that unconditionally stipulates to settlement and entry of judgment may not appeal.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 G015482 
 | 
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation Inc. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
 Large punitive damage default judgment cannot stand where defendant wasn't given notice of amount sought.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 A074676 
 | 
North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
 Requests for prejudgment interest must be made by motion prior to judgment or in form of motion for new trial.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 97-55293 
 | 
Slaven v. American Trading Transportation Co. Inc.
 Party that unconditionally stipulates to settlement and entry of judgment may not appeal.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 C025611 
 | 
Bunnell v. Dept. of Corrections
 State tolling statute doesn't extend time for claiming violation of federal wiretapping law.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 B119380 
 | 
Universal City Nissan Inc. v. Superior Court (Magdamo)
 Superior court considering small claims appeal may grant affirmative relief to counterclaimant-appellant.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 97-1909 
 | 
Murphy Brothers Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing Inc.
 Mere receipt of complaint, without formal service, doesn't trigger named defendant's time to remove.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
| 
 97-0448 
 | 
Southern California Edison Company v. Peabody Western Coal Company
 Order compelling arbitration isn't a final judgment and therefore not appealable, but party has several potential remedies.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
| 
 97-35274 
 | 
Snodgrass v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
 Court shouldn't remand or decline to consider declaratory relief claim if it has jurisdiction over other claims.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
| 
 C026578 
 | 
Townzen v. County of El Dorado
 Civil defendants filing first responsive paper jointly must each pay $182 filing fee.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
| 
 G018434 
 | 
Lokeijak v. City of Irvine
 Local court 'policy' discouraging motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication of issues is invalid.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
| 
 98-0734 
 | 
Student Loan Marketing Association  v. Hanes
 Res judicata bars claim on cross-complaint where summary judgment has already been granted.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 98-1165 
 | 
The Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Cubic Defense Systems, Inc.
 A federal district court has limited discretion when reviewing a foreign arbitration award and typically, must confirm.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 A076425 
 | 
Lechler v. City and County of San Francisco
 Discrepancy between deposition testimony and declaration in opposition to summary judgment is credibility issue for jury.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 A078967 
 | 
Block v. Major League Baseball
 Common questions don't predominate in purported class action by pre-1947 major league baseball players.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 96-15261 
 | 
Gemini Capital Group Inc. v. Yap Fishing Corp.
 Court may dismiss in favor of foreign forum notwithstanding parties' agreement to arbitrate in Hawaii.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 98-93 
 | 
Rubin v. United States
 Equities don't favor stay of order compelling Secret Service agents to testify before grand jury.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 B102770 
 | 
Stafford v. Sipper
 Party entitled to reasonable attorney fees under contract is limited to amount actually paid to attorney.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 96-15043 
 | 
Hanlon v. Chrysler Corp.
 Class representative in state class action can't opt whole state out of federal class action without individuals' consent.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 B116366 
 | 
CrossTalk Productions Inc. v. Jacobson
 Demurrer on grounds of unclean hands depends on issues of fact and must be overruled.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 G018024 
 | 
Pacific Trends Lamp & Lighting Products Inc. v. J. White Inc.
 Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
| 
 H016704 
 | 
Sabek Inc. v. Engelhard Corp.
 Direct estoppel bars service of amended complaint on party that already obtained ruling of no personal jurisdiction.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
| 
 G018024 
 | 
Pacific Trends Lamp and Lighting Products, Inc. v. J. White, Inc.
 Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
| 
 B114612 
 | 
Rochin v. Johnson
 Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
| 
 D029526 
 | 
McMillin Development Inc. v. Home Buyers Warranty
 Concurrent arbitration and appeal doesn't stay appellate proceedings unless issue was raised at trial.  | 
Civil Procedure | 
 | 
Apr. 1, 1999 | 
