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Ketchum v. State of California
Valid pursuit policy provides immunity against tort claims arising from high speed chase.
Torts May 12, 1999
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
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
State of Alaska ex rel. Yukon Flats School District v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal
Order
May 12, 1999
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
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
Martinez v. Pacific National Ins. Co.
Order
May 12, 1999
Hosking v. Carrier Corporation
Order
May 12, 1999
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
West Covina v. Perkins
Certiorari granted
May 12, 1999
Ricci v. Village of Arlington Heights
Order
May 12, 1999
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
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
U.S. v. Gibson
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 12, 1999
O'Quinn v. State of Kansas
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 12, 1999
Hernandez v. Brooks
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 12, 1999
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
Elbert v. Howmedica Inc.
On motion for judgment following appellate decision excluding evidence, court must consider excluded evidence.
Civil Procedure May 11, 1999
Sousa v. Callahan
Disability claimant may show mental impairment would continue despite cessation of drug or alcohol abuse.
Administrative Agencies May 11, 1999
U.S. v. Hotal
Anticipatory search warrant must clearly and narrowly state conditions precedent to execution.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 1999
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
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
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
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
Thomas v. Gomez
Court of appeals lacks jurisdiction over interlocutory appeal of qualified immunity ruling involving disputed material facts.
Prisoners Rights May 11, 1999
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
People v. Doyle
Order
May 11, 1999
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
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
Butler v. Apfel
Statute denying Social Security benefits to incarcerated prisoners is constitutional.
Administrative Agencies May 11, 1999