| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-7129
|
U.S. v. Hurd
Opinion |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 1999 | |
|
98-6377
|
Scott v. Ward
Order |
|
May 9, 1999 | ||
|
99-7005
|
James v. Scott
Order |
|
May 9, 1999 | ||
|
98-3321
|
Costa v. McKune
Order |
|
May 9, 1999 | ||
|
98-0082
|
Reavis v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Equal measure rule is not applicable in obtaining disability benefits outside the statutory compensable range. |
Employment Law |
|
May 9, 1999 | |
|
98-0249
|
Garcia v. General Motors Corp.
Choice-of-law principles require that Arizona law applies when only connection to Idaho is that single car accident occurred there. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 9, 1999 | |
|
96-1793
|
Cedar Rapids Co. School District v. Garret F.
Certiorari granted |
|
May 6, 1999 | ||
|
97-475
|
El Al Israel Airlines v. Tseng
Certiorari granted |
|
May 6, 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 6, 1999 | |
|
96-70742
|
Estate of Rapp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Reformation of will creating qualified terminable interest property trust lacks binding effect to determine federal taxes. |
Taxation |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
B096786
|
Gordon v. Hamm
Where lienholder hasn't authorized transfer free of lien, security interest in motor home survives sale. |
Business Law |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
B107742
|
People v. Jefflo
Post-trial request for jurors' identifying information lacks good cause showing of juror misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
C022971
|
People v. Frazier
Defendant who had methamphetamine for several hours isn't entitled to instruction on momentary possession. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
D025298
|
20th Century Insurance Co. v. Stewart
Policyholder can't reasonably expect coverage for injuries caused by intentional firing of partially loaded gun. |
Insurance |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
D019948
|
Gawara v. United States Brass Corp.
Homeowners alleging fraud in connection with defective plumbing must show actual reliance on misrepresentations. |
Torts |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
B108471
|
Kotler v. Alma Lodge
Residential care facility isn't shielded by damage limits of Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Torts |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
H017397
|
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. v. Superior Court (Lockheed Martin Corp.)
Secondary evidence, including policy excerpts, is sufficient proof of relevant terms and conditions of insurance policies. |
Insurance |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
B110791 and B110799
|
14859 Moorpark Homeowner's Association v. VRT Corp.
Judicial partition pursuant to Civil Code Section 1359 is prerequisite to conveyance of condominium complex. |
Real Property |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
97-35423
|
Maier v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Form attached to decision on Social Security mental disability claim properly documents denial of claim. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-56345
|
Wolsey Ltd. v. Foodmaker Inc.
Federal Arbitration Act applies to development agreement that provides for non-binding arbitration. |
Contracts |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-56644
|
Crandell v. Bunnell
Court must appoint substitute defense counsel if original counsel fails for months to communicate with defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-56316
|
Ace Beverage Co. v. Lockheed Information Management Services
Private contractor with limited official supervision isn't entitled to qualified immunity in Section 1983 action. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
E018870
|
Melikian v. Aquila Ltd.
In partition sale, broker procuring offer that is bettered at confirmation hearing is entitled to share in commission. |
Real Property |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-16539
|
Kearney v. Standard Insurance Co.
District court must admit additional evidence where circumstances require de novo review of benefits decision. |
Labor Law |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-779
|
Arkansas Educational Television Commission v. Forbes
Public television station's candidate debate is nonpublic forum from which minor candidate may be excluded. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-8516
|
Bousley v. United States
Petition claiming plea wasn't voluntary and intelligent may assert construction of statute announced after plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-1829
|
Montana v. Crow Tribe of Indians
State needn't disgorge to tribe entire amount of excessive taxes imposed on reservation coal production. |
Native American Affairs |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
97-16
|
Ohio Forestry Association Inc. v. Sierra Club
Challenge to forest management plan that requires detailed permit review isn't ripe for adjudication. |
Real Property |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
97-300
|
Stewart v. Martinez-Villareal
Federal habeas petition isn't 'second or successive' petition if prior petition was dismissed as premature. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1999 | |
|
96-36304
|
Walters v. Reno
Misleading forms used in document fraud proceedings violate resident aliens' due process rights. |
Immigration |
|
May 6, 1999 |
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