| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-55839
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Hirsh v. Lamaute (In re Hirsh)
Sanctions and dismissal appropriate where appeal lacks merit and brief is inadequate. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 28, 1999 | |
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98-55836
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Hirsh v. Lamaute (In re Hirsh)
Where material is withheld and lawful court orders are not complied with, default judgment and denial of discharge are appropriate. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
|
98-17413
|
J and D Equipment Rentals Inc. v. Capurro (In re J and D equipment Rentals Inc.)
Factual finding is not clearly erroneous where debtor attempted to manipulate bankruptcy system and judicial process. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
|
97-56822
|
Michaels v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association (In re Nelson)
Debtor's estate has no interest in property that was properly foreclosed upon and sold to third party. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
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96-56814
|
Michaels v. Las Palmas Professional Center Inc. (In re Nelson)
Abstention is permissible where state law issue is entangled with automatic stay issue. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
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98-56601
|
Peia v. United States of America
Federal Tort Claims Act claims are dismissed where administrative claim is not brought before appropriate agency before filing of action. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
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98-4332
|
Eising v. Locke (In re Wescot International Inc.)
Debtor is entitled to relief from default judgment due to unconscionable penalty which is out of proportion to original claim. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
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97-24860
|
In re Kuraihi
Spendthrift provision in self-settled trust is not enforceable under California law and does not support exclusion from estate assets. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
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97-15509
|
Wepsic v. Josephson (In re Wepsic)
Debtor is entitled to attorney fees and costs as prevailing party in action against creditor for violations of Truth In Lending Act. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 28, 1999 | |
|
99-2385
|
Lefcourt v. Superior Court
Opinion |
Government |
|
Sep. 27, 1999 | |
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98-1862
|
Calstar Corp. v. Debbie Reynolds Hotel & Casino Inc. (In re Debbie Reynolds Hotel & Casino Inc.)
Surcharge of oversecured creditor is proper, but distribution of surcharge funds to administrative claimant to the exclusion of superpriority claimant is improper. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 24, 1999 | |
|
99-1054
|
Robert J. Williams Inc. v. Official Unsecured Creditors' Committee (In re Connolly)
Oversecured creditor is not entitled to attorney fees incurred to defend preference action, despite attorney fees provision in creditor's security agreement. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Sep. 24, 1999 | |
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97-17287
|
B.C. v. Plumas Unified School District
Absent drug problem or reasonable suspicion, school officials can't permit drug-detecting dog to sniff students. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 24, 1999 | |
|
S078495
|
Marquez on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Sep. 24, 1999 | ||
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S080701
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People v. Dibernardo
Review granted |
|
Sep. 24, 1999 | ||
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S081084
|
Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Pena)
Review granted |
|
Sep. 24, 1999 | ||
|
E022422
|
Durgom v. Janowiak
If well-pleaded complaint alleges only nonpayment of royalties, raising federal-question defense doesn't divest state court of jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
A077665
|
Overly v. Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc.
Worker exposed to asbestos is entitled to recover prospective earnings for 'lost years' due to diminished life expectancy. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
G023734
|
City of Costa Mesa v. Connell
City may not spend state gas tax funds on golf course leases or bonds that are not voter-approved. |
Government |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
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A084637
|
Janee J., a Minor
Parent is precluded from raising ineffective assistance of counsel after rights have been terminated and adoption proceeding has begun. |
Juveniles |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
B117926
|
People v. Baker
Felony-murder rule doesn't elevate resulting death to first-degree murder where intended felony was assault with deadly weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
B125227
|
Harris v. Rudin, Richman & Appel
Although alleged settlement agreement between law firm and former client is unenforceable, plaintiff can amend complaint to pursue breach of contract claim. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
B127865
|
People v. Gaston
Sentencing court abuses its discretion when striking prior felony conviction without first considering the 'spirit' of the three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
C031399
|
CJS Co. v. WCAB
Workers' compensation claim by employee who voluntarily resigned is not barred by fraudulent claims provision of Labor Code. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
D029871
|
People v. Aparicio
Waiver of right to appeal prior case is enforceable when part of a plea agreement in a subsequent case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
H018276
|
Kleitman v. Superior Court (Wesley)
Court can't compel city council members to disclose personal recollections of closed city council meeting even if Brown Act violation alleged. |
Government |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
A081405
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Neverkovec v. Fredericks
Broad general release doesn't release tortfeasor who was not party to release agreement, unless agreement was intended to release him. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
|
B122817
|
People v. Gonzales
Defendant entitled to instruction on accident defense in domestic violence case where there's substantial evidence of accident and defendant relies upon it. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
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F028124
|
People v. Callahan
Defendant isn't precluded from introducing specific instances of good behavior, when state introduces evidence of defendant's prior bad acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
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G025109
|
Dawnel D. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Where juvenile court determines during wrong time frame that parent and child aren't likely to reunify, re-examination of likely reunification is necessary. |
Juveniles |
|
Sep. 23, 1999 |