Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S068063
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McColm v. Westwood Park Association
Vexatious litigant is properly ordered to post undertaking as condition to proceeding with appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-954
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Hetzel v. Prince William County, Virginia
Judgment entered for lesser amount than determined by jury without allowing new trial violates Seventh Amendment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-35267
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United States v. $133,735.30 Seized from U.S. Bancorp Brokerage Account No. 32130630
Government sufficiently disgorges benefit derived from holding improperly seized funds by paying accrued interest. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-15434
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Dadesho v. Government of Iraq
Notice of appeal filed by foreign government more than 30 days after judgment is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
C024294
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Efstratis v. First Northern Bank of Dixon
Confession of judgment by party who is also an attorney is invalid since independent counselor required. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
B114725
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Urban Pacific Corporation v. Superior Court (Steiner & Libo)
Business records subpoena cannot be used to avoid court reporter's fee for copy of deposition transcript. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
S057119
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Emerson Electric Co. v. Superior Court (Grayson)
Deponent's failure to comply with order compelling nonverbal 'answer' warrants sanctions, including evidence preclusion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
A078994
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Morrow v. Hood Communications Inc.
Stipulated reversal motion having no collateral estoppel effect or effect on future litigation is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
G021411
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Pfizer Inc. v. Superior Court (Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.)
Insured is entitled to discovery from insurer regarding other insureds whose manufactured medical devices triggered coverage. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
D027874
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Taggares v. Superior Court (Mitchell)
Where party indigent, cost-free option should be made available to settle discovery disputes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
G018933
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Saba v. Crater
An offer to compromise must be in writing to satisfy requirements of Civil Procedure Code. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
96-16830
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Sloan v. West
Appeals of Merit System Protection Board jurisdictional decisions in 'mixed cases' belong in Federal Circuit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
95-56352
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U.S. v. Real Property Located at 25445 Via Dona Christa, Valencia, California
Prolonged and continuous drug dealing from family home can be sufficient to justify its forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
C029072
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Kyle v. Carmon
Order striking complaint after voluntary dismissal of strategic lawsuit against public participation doesn't preclude simultaneous award of attorney's fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
C029097
|
People v. 6344 Skyway, Paradise, California
Owners of property seized in civil forfeiture aren't required to pay storage costs for items found not traceable to drug proceeds. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
B127205
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Stadish v. Superior Court (Southern California Gas Co.)
Trial court has authority to issue protective order denying discovery of trade secrets, but must employ proper procedures in making ruling. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
97-391
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Calderon v. Ashmus
Abstract question of whether California qualifies for expedited treatment of federal habeas petitions isn't justiciable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
S053577
|
Kingston Constr. Inc., v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,
Congress' express or implied intent to limit concurrent jurisdiction bar non-included state subject matter jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 2, 1999 | |
D027874
|
Taggares v. Superior Court of San Diego County (Mitchell)
Where Party Indigent Cost-Free Option Should Be Made Available To Settle Discovery Disputes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 1, 1999 | |
A078278
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Pazderka v. Caballeros Dimas Alang Inc.
Permitting an appeal from compromise agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure would reduce judicial efficiency. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 1999 | |
S066431
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Pfizer Inc. v. Orange County Superior Court (Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.)
Insured is entitled to discovery from insurer regarding other insureds whose manufactured medical devices triggered coverage. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
S058929
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Planning and Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources
Notice of appeal from order in validation action must be filed within 30 days. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
B112571
|
Federal Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Mackey)
Subcontractor's suit against prime contractor's surety must be stayed until completion of arbitration between contractors. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 27, 1999 | |
B110236
|
Preach v. Monterainbow Ltd.
Plaintiff's settlement with defendants on claim for commercial property commission doesn't exonerate surety. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
S066236
|
Preach v. Virden
Plaintiff's settlement with defendants on claim for commercial property commission doesn't exonerate surety |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
B099986
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Weddington Productions Inc. v. Flick
Court cannot enforce 'order enforcing settlement agreement' issued by private judge in voluntary mediation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
G021600
|
Western Digital Corp. v. Superior Court
Disqualification of expert witness interviewed but not retained by opposing party is abuse of discretion. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
B097361
|
Yeap v. Leake
Plaintiff can obtain relief from dismissal for attorney's failure to attend arbitration and file trial de novo. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
S067115
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Vandenberg v. Sacramento County Superior Court (Centennial Ins. Co.)
Collateral estoppel doesn't prevent party to private, nonjudicial arbitration from relitigating issue against nonparty. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
95-17393
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Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Under Declaratory Judgment Act, district court must only explain decision to entertain action if issued raised. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 |