| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S077226
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People v. Graham
Order |
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Sep. 19, 1999 | ||
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S080606
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Miguel v. Orange County Superior Court
Substantial compliance by incarcerated parent with juvenile courts reunification plan prevents it from terminating reunification services. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 19, 1999 | |
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S077900
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People v. Luangrath
Order |
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Sep. 19, 1999 | ||
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S080447
|
Cathedrial City Public Safety Management Assoc v. City of Cathedrial City
Unilaterally extending contract isnt evidence of breach of duty to meet and confer in good faith, and is not unfair labor practice. |
Labor Law |
|
Sep. 19, 1999 | |
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A085812
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Saba v. Stroup
A judgment creditor may not attach to an arrestee's property seized in connection with a criminal matter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 19, 1999 | |
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S080676
|
People v. Diller
Prior juvenile adjudication thats violent offense under penal code, but not listed in welfare and Institutions Code, doesnt qualify as strike. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0359
|
Union Transportes de Nogales v. City of Nogales
Charter city's ordinance imposing license fees on intracity and intercity public transportation is authorized by charter and not pre-empted by state law. |
Government |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
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99-0146
|
State ex rel. Romley v. Hutt (Treen)
Person who is victim of theft isn't required under Victims' Bill of Rights to give pretrial interview to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
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98-0570
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Zuther v. State
Amendment to 'Gate-Money' statute does not apply retroactively. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 1999 | |
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98-0509
|
Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
While insurer is permitted to sue retained counsel for malpractice, insurer may not withhold fees owed to attorney pending resolution of claim. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
|
98-0085 and 98-0738
|
State v. Quintana
Where trespass charge is properly designated as a misdemeanor, no right to jury trial exists. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
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96-0873
|
State v. Rosario
Notice, by prisoner representing himself, of petition for postconviction relief is deemed filed when given to department of corrections for mailing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
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98-50297
|
U.S. v. Machado
At trial for two misdemeanor counts, each side receives only three peremptory challenges, despite possibility of sentence greater than one year. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 1999 | |
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B119304
|
Westoil Terminals Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co.
Insurance coverage extends to successor company after change from corporation to limited partnership with same operations, name, equity interests, and control. |
Insurance |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
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H018483
|
Catch v. Phillips
Where trust allows exercise of power of appointment by will or codicil, attempted exercise of that power by another document is invalid. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
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H018483
|
Catch v. Phillips
Where trust allows exercise of power of appointment by will or codicil, attempted exercise of that power by another document is invalid. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
|
B126356
|
Ziegler v. City of South Pasadena
Substantial evidence that police officer was involved in a hit-and-run accident and lied about it justifies firing. |
Employment Law |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
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99-154
|
The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
California Rules of Professional Conduct apply to work a lawyer performs in a nonlegal capacity. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
|
97-10551 and 97-10552
|
U.S. v. Fiorillo
Despite lack of exclusive control, access to a locked room is sufficient apparent authority to give consent to search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
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99-303
|
Richard E. Floyd, Member of the California Assembly
Public employees retirement system board members need not submit incompatible activities statement and may serve even after declaring bankruptcy |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Sep. 14, 1999 | |
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C027688
|
Estate of Della Sala
Omitted child seeking distribution contrary to terms of will has burden of proving all essential facts. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 | |
|
D029645
|
San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board v. Handlery Hotel Inc.
Absent compensable property interest, claimant alleging de facto or inverse condemnation can't recover compensation. |
Government |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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B126356
|
Ziegler v. City of South Pasadena
Substantial evidence that police officer was involved in a hit-and-run accident and lied about it justifies firing. |
Employment Law |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 | |
|
B127215
|
Marriage of Rich
Husband is entitled to full payments under ERISA pension plan after ex-wife, who was receiving part under domestic relations order, dies. |
Family Law |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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A083723
|
Trader Joe's Co. v. Progressive Campaigns Inc.
Free-standing food store doesn't lose exclusive control over its private property by inviting people to come shop. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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B130010
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Chahal v. Superior Court (Greyhound Lines Inc.)
Legal certainty that claim doesn't meet superior court's amount-in-controversy jurisdiction is required before action can be transferred to municipal court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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C025718
|
Reed v. Wilson
Despite defendants' offer to compromise being rejected, they weren't entitled to offset costs with excess portion of remaining settlement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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A083102
|
Eby v. Bingham
Ten-year limitation on trust deed lien applies, even though note contemplates payment until obligation satisfied, where final maturity date ascertainable from record. |
Real Property |
|
Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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E022901
|
People v. Lapcheske
Collection of rental payments by defendant who acquired real property by adverse possession does not make defendant guilty of grand theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
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B126506
|
American Continental Insurance Co. v. American Casualty Co.
Where primary insurer provides maximum coverage in wrongful-death action, insured's private insurance company must contribute to settlement too. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 13, 1999 |