| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C028605
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People v. Hart
Warrantless search, for identification, of purse in illegally parked, occupied van is valid for officer-safety purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B124218
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County of Los Angeles v. Smith
Where minor is subject to individual education plan, county can't seek reimbursement from parent for past costs of care provided to minor. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B121351
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Jenkins v. County of Los Angeles
Proposition 213, which bars recovery for injuries sustained by a fleeing felon, doesn't apply to intentional torts. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B126199
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Domingo v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Thirty-day period to file for trial de novo from arbitrator's award does not begin to toll until proper service by arbitrator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B119136
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Soliz v. Williams
Judge immune from suit for defamatory statements made during settlement conference, not immune from suit for false statements to reporter. |
Judges |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B124318
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People v. Sainz
Defendant convicted of great bodily injury under vehicle code, permits sentence enhancement under penal code meaning of great bodily injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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F029755 and F029901
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People v. Moreno
Defendant may be convicted of receiving same property he took during a burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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95-1144
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In re Sybase Inc. Securities Litigation
Corporation's reliance on its internal budget summaries is reasonable, and not evidence of false and misleading earnings predictions. |
Securities |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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H018811
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Nelson v. United Technologies
Wrongful discharge in violation of public policy favoring family leave underlying California Family Rights Act is valid cause of action. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A083095
|
People v. Lewis
Police officer does not have to obtain an arrest warrant before entering a parolee's house and taking the him into custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B126930
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Estate of Lamerdin
Deceased trustee's daughter lacks standing to petition for appointment of successor trustee for proposed charitable trust. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B127093
|
People v. Lopez
A defendant cannot relitigate issues of a previous conviction during his mentally disordered offender's appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B127289
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People v. Webb
Where evidence shows defendant didn't honestly believe opinions expressed regarding his pain, such material misrepresentations may constitute fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A083799
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People v. Nubla
Court can reduce sentence after defendant committed to rehabilitation is found unfit and returned, provided sentence has not yet been executed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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C030006
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Savnik v. Hall
Non-economic damages are proper where uninsured motorist is not the owner of the vehicle. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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E021243
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Barham v. Southern California Edison Co.
Public electrical utility is liable for inverse condemnation damages to owners of property damaged in fire caused by power lines. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A082778
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People v. Knox
Failure to expressly plead multiple victim circumstance and include it on jury verdict form constitutes harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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C028606
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People v. Arias
Defendant is entitled to be sentenced under work time credits that existed before Penal Code statute was amended. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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D031860
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People v. Chambless
Any contact with offender's or young victim's genitals is masturbation, and is substantial sexual conduct, for purposes of Sexually Violent Predators Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A082611
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Commerce & Industry Insurance Co. v. Chubb Custom Insurance Co.
Warehouse insured by two insurance policies, each holding the other responsible for the loss, must be prorated between the insurers. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A083416
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People v. Poe
Inmate isn't entitled to custody credits for period between release date and commitment as sexually violent predator under Sexually Violent Predator Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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A084462
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Snarled Traffic Obstructs Progress v. City and County of San Francisco
Modification of a construction project does not require changes to the negative declaration nor a new Environmental Impact Report. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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B121438
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People v. Epps
Defendant has right to jury trial regarding prior convictions and isn't required to show trial court's initial denial of right was prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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E020701
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People v. Danowski
Separate sentences for attempted robbery and attempted murder are prohibited when multiple sentences are not mandated under the three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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G021588
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Maciejewski v. Alpha Systems Lab, Inc.
No dispute resolution method will be accepted unless it's fair, prompt, and economical. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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E020701
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People v. Danowski
Separate sentences for attempted robbery and attempted murder are prohibited when multiple sentences are not mandated under the three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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92-20339 and 95-13441
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Wyshak v. State Bar
Attorney who committed numerous dishonest acts involving moral turpitude, including repeated real estate scams, should be disbarred even though victims weren't clients. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
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97-55872
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Franchise Tax Board v. Jerauld (In re Jerauld)
Debtor's state tax liability debts are dischargeable regardless of failure to report tax reassessments. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 29, 1999 | |
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98-10381 and 98-10382
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U.S. v. Mitchell H.
The Fifth Amendment is not violated when a juvenile is required to submit to a psychiatric evaluation prior to an adult transfer hearing. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 29, 1999 | |
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98-15942
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Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation v. Pardee (In re Pardee)
Creditor, who didn't object to Chapter 13 plan or confirmation order, waived right to attack plan postconfirmation for improperly discharging debt. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 28, 1999 |