| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C026528
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Ketchum v. State of California
Valid pursuit policy provides immunity against tort claims arising from high speed chase. |
Torts |
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May 12, 1999 | |
|
B111324
|
People v. Erving
Evidence of uncharged fires in arson defendant's neighborhood is admissible to show identity and intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
97-16768 and 97-17110
|
Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Notice of violation under Endangered Species Act must expressly state intent to sue. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
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96-35042
|
State of Alaska ex rel. Yukon Flats School District v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal
Order |
|
May 12, 1999 | ||
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95-35920
|
Garneau v. City of Seattle
Evidence of economic impact is required even for facial claim of taking or unconstitutional exaction. |
Real Property |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
B110417
|
People v. Lawrence
Court has discretion under Three Strikes law to sentence concurrently for crimes committed on same occasion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
B113897
|
Martinez v. Pacific National Ins. Co.
Order |
|
May 12, 1999 | ||
|
S058301
|
Hosking v. Carrier Corporation
Order |
|
May 12, 1999 | ||
|
S068036
|
Lewis v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (People)
Superior court clerk isn't empowered to decide whether or not an order is appealable. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
97-1230
|
West Covina v. Perkins
Certiorari granted |
|
May 12, 1999 | ||
|
97-501
|
Ricci v. Village of Arlington Heights
Order |
|
May 12, 1999 | ||
|
G018998
|
Marriage of Stoll
Owner of real property is competent to give opinion testimony as to the value of the property. |
Family Law |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
S067060
|
Delaney v. Baker
Under Elder Abuse Act, narrow interpretation of statute necessary to effect legislative purpose of imposing heightened civil remedies. |
Torts |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
98-3268
|
U.S. v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
98-3277
|
O'Quinn v. State of Kansas
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
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98-1358
|
Hernandez v. Brooks
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
|
96-10359
|
U.S. v. Omene
Court may require defendant to testify in narrative form regarding matters defense counsel deems perjurious. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
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96-16249
|
Elbert v. Howmedica Inc.
On motion for judgment following appellate decision excluding evidence, court must consider excluded evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
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96-17256
|
Sousa v. Callahan
Disability claimant may show mental impairment would continue despite cessation of drug or alcohol abuse. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-10302
|
U.S. v. Hotal
Anticipatory search warrant must clearly and narrowly state conditions precedent to execution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-15778
|
Delew v. Wagner
Constitutional right of access to courts is denied if police conceal evidence relevant to private tort claim. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-15781
|
Baker v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Owner of rental car doesn't give implied permission for unlicensed minor to drive vehicle. |
Torts |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
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97-15817
|
Quevedo v. Trans-Pacific Shipping Inc.
Ship owner and charterer have no duty to warn stevedore of obvious unstable condition of pipe bundles. |
Maritime Law |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-30228
|
U.S. v. G.L.
Upward departures based on property damage, inadequacy of punishment, and minor priors are abuses of discretion. |
Juveniles |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
97-55702
|
Thomas v. Gomez
Court of appeals lacks jurisdiction over interlocutory appeal of qualified immunity ruling involving disputed material facts. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
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97-30114
|
U.S. v. Riley
Determination of offense level for tax fraud can be based on loss intended by the defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
S052277
|
People v. Doyle
Order |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
|
97-15698
|
Duffield v. Robertson Stephens & Co.
Employer cannot require new hires to agree prospectively to compulsory arbitration of Title VII claims. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
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97-35339
|
Idaho Sporting Congress v. Thomas
Forest Service must provide data showing proposed timber sale will not result in significant environmental impact. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
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97-15497
|
Butler v. Apfel
Statute denying Social Security benefits to incarcerated prisoners is constitutional. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 11, 1999 |