| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G016463
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Maglica v. Maglica
Measure of quantum meruit is value of services rendered, not amount of benefit conferred. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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A079501 and A079502
|
24 Hour Fitness Inc. v. Superior Court (Munshaw)
Defendants covered by mandatory arbitration clause win summary judgment although other defendants must proceed. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
98-85
|
Hunt, Gov. of NC v. Cromartie, Martin
Order |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | ||
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97-9217
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Peguero v. United States
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | ||
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98-18
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Brooker v. Durocher Dock & Dredge
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | ||
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97-17070
|
Moreland v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.
Intent to commit harm is element of substantive due process claim by relatives of person killed by officers. |
Government |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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96-56445
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Bankruptcy of 1441 Veteran Street Co.,
Lien can't be stripped down based on unconfirmed reorganization plan's collateral valuation. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
S072155
|
Davis v. Shiley, Inc.
Californias governmental interests warrant application of its statute of limitations to fraud action. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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97-15016
|
Exeter Memorial Hospital v. Belshe
Amendments to Medicare plans implemented prior to enactment of 1997 Medicare amendment require federal approval. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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97-15016
|
Exeter Memorial Hospital Assoc. v. Belshe
Amendment to Medicare plans implemented prior to enactment of 1997 Medicare amendment require federal approval. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
96-10416 and 96-10418
|
U.S. v. Harris
Statutory minimum sentences of 95 years and 50 years for armed robbery don't violate Eighth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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97-35944
|
Native Village of Eyak v. Trawler Diane Marie Inc.
Federal paramountcy doctrine bars native villages' aboriginal title claims to outer continental shelf. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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95-56639
|
G&G Fire Sprinklers v. Bradshaw
Public works subcontractor is entitled to hearing regarding penalty for failure to comply with wage requirements. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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96-56426 and 96-56433
|
Micro Star v. FormGen Inc.
Description of audiovisual display forming part of computer game is protected against infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
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97-30233
|
U.S. v. Connelly
Upward departure justified where consolidation of prior charges causes understatement of criminal history. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
|
A074965 and A075279
|
Adams v. City of Fremont
Police don't breach duty by failing to stop suicidal man with gun from killing himself. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0118
|
Southwestern Paint & Varnish Co. v. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Failure of party to seek rehearing before agency doesn't preclude judicial review. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0212
|
Tobel v. Travelers Insurance Company
Employee's use of employer's truck for intended purpose is entitled to coverage under employer's policy. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0294
|
Boomer v. Frank
Licensed driver has duty to supervise driver operating the vehicle with a learner's permit. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0117
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Phoenix Children's Hospital v. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration
Declaratory judgment action to challenge agency policy can't proceed under A.R.S. Section 41-1034. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
97-0624
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State v. Johnson
If defendant commits an offense while on release from a prior conviction, he must serve the entire sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-0122
|
Badia v. City of Casa Grande
Custodial exception under civil rights claim fails where victim is released from custody before being murdered. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
97-56742
|
Los Angeles Alliance for Survival v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
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96-16034
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Sementilli v. Trinidad Corp.
Doctor's testimony regarding cause of injury may be based on experience and review of medical records only. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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96-36190
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Alaska Center for the Environment v. West
Corps of Engineers may issue general permit covering range of related activities impacting wetlands. |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-15863
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Doyle v. Raley's Inc.
Collective bargaining agreement's arbitration provision doesn't encompass discrimination claims if it doesn't do so expressly. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-16839
|
Vision Air Flight Service Inc. v. M/V National Pride
Intentional destruction of cargo voids statutory limitation of marine carrier's liability for damage. |
Maritime Law |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
F023931
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Texaco Producing Inc. v. County of Kern
Appraisers' techniques aren't scientific and needn't comply with Kelly/Frye test to be admissible. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
|
B112529
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Tliche v. Van Quathem
Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A078082
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People v. Blount
Court that fails to advise defendant of plea's penal consequences doesn't commit constitutional error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 |