| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-16323
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U.S. v. Guess
Drug manufacturer does not 'use' firearm in violation of federal law if arresting officers were not aware that he possessed loaded handgun. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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98-55263
|
Garvey v. Roberts
When arbitrator's finding is inexplicable and borders on irrational, award must be vacated. |
Labor Law |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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99-15852
|
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. v. Connectix Corp.
Intermediate copies made by computer software manufacturer to 'reverse engineer' competitor's copyrighted program to make non-infringing emulation is protected under Copyright Act. |
Intellectual Property |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
H020212
|
Kenny A., a Minor
Defendant cannot be committed to county jail when he was minor at time of offense. |
Juveniles |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
F030423
|
In re Castro
Court must appoint director of regional center for developmentally disabled to evaluate defendant's competency before proceeding to trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
B137074
|
American Golf Corp. v. Superior Court (Becker)
Golfer's personal injury action against golf course for negligent design and placement of yardage marker is barred by assumption of risk doctrine. |
Torts |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
A079608
|
People v. Jacobs
Prior felony convictions are admissible to challenge defendant's credibility, even when defendant does not testify. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
H017519
|
People v. Thompson
Court isn't required to instruct jury that 'unlawful killing' is killing without excuse or justification when neither defense is presented at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
D032261
|
People v. Garcia
Substantial evidence of premeditation and deliberation supports defendant's conviction for first-degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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E024780
|
Inter Mountain Mortgage Inc. v. Sulimen
Summary judgment is improper where dispute exists whether employee committed fraudulent acts within scope of employment. |
Torts |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
B130852
|
ML Direct Inc. v. TIG Specialty Insurance Co.
Prior litigation exclusion in directors and officers policy is not ambiguous. |
Insurance |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
E023997
|
Tellis v. Contractors State License Board
Licensed contractor violates state regulations when he knows his work is substandard and fails to correct defects. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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C032812
|
People v. Gardineer
Defendant cannot object to probation condition for first time on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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B131860
|
People v. Orellano
Defendant may not be convicted of current sex crime merely upon proof that he committed prior sex crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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B128065
|
People v. Ramsey
Trial court must impose state and county penalty assessments upon $5,000 fine levied for environmental offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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B128560
|
Gulf Insurance Co. v. Berger, Kahn, Shafton, Moss, Figler, Simon & Gladstone
Insurer has standing to sue law firm representing both the insurer and insured. |
Insurance |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
G021514
|
Sterling Builders Inc. v. United National Insurance Co.
Personal injury policy provision does not cover fraud claim filed against insured. |
Insurance |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
E025557
|
Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Sims)
Insurer can pay claim to owner listed in records even though owner isn't an insured on the policy. |
Insurance |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
|
C030093 and C030715
|
People v. Smithson
Due process does not require that ultimate fact finder, in suppression hearing, see and hear witnesses testify. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 4, 2000 | |
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98-35416
|
Lindsey v. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept.
Order |
|
May 4, 2000 | ||
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98-16194
|
Bollard v. California Province of the Society of Jesus
Order |
|
May 4, 2000 | ||
|
S073982
|
People v. Snyder
Lobbyists can be criminally liable for making campaign contributions in someone else's name. |
Government |
|
May 3, 2000 | |
|
S075090
|
People v. Thomas
Court has discretion to impose either concurrent or consecutive sentences in case involving multiple crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 3, 2000 | |
|
S075158
|
People v. Whitworth
Prior felony conviction admissible to impeach even though jury must make factual finding concerning conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 3, 2000 | |
|
S078105
|
People v. Rodriguez
California Constitution doesn't require jury trial for stipulation to evidentiary fact. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
|
99-1357
|
U.S. v. Sanchez-Patino
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
|
99-6201
|
Bussey v. A.M. Flowers
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
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99-2197
|
Wilson v. County of Bernalillo
Order |
Employment Law |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
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98-5172
|
Kirkland v. Baker-Hughes of Oilfield Operations, Inc.
Order |
Employment Law |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
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99-1520
|
Free v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 2, 2000 |