Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
97-1709
|
Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael
'Gatekeeping' obligation of evidentiary rule applies not just to 'scientific' testimony, but to all expert testimony. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
G016225
|
Norco Delivery Service Inc. v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Inc.
Court approving good faith settlement may dismiss 'direct' claims that are artfully pleaded claims for indemnity or contribution. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
97-1499
|
Rivers v. The Walt Disney Company
Staying proceedings in class action pending outcome of motion to consolidate serves judicial economy interests. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
B113263
|
Glasser v. Glasser
Appeal is dismissed as untimely based on trial court's finding regarding date of service of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
96-55725 and 96-55860
|
Barber v. Miller
Rule 11 sanctions can't be imposed where action was dismissed before sanctions were sought. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A081100
|
Kennedy v. Superior Court (Lucky Stores Inc.)
Party submitting to medical examination is entitled to report of examination and may depose examining physician. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A074676
|
North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
Requests for prejudgment interest must be made prior to judgment and filed within time to file for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A079271
|
Gatton v. A.P Green Services Inc.
Deposition testimony that is inadmissible hearsay doesn't create triable issue of fact defeating summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
96-15043, 96-15044, 96-16027 and 96-16076
|
Hanlon v. Chrysler Corp.
Class representative in state class action can't opt whole state out of federal class action without individuals' consent. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A074676
|
North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
Requests for prejudgment interest must be made prior to judgment and filed within time to file for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
C026761 and C027026
|
Molen v. Friedman
Well pleaded complaint doctrine doesn't apply to collateral attack upon complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
B103661
|
Lazarus v. Titmus
Motion to compel arbitration is properly denied where no evidence of party's consent to arbitration exists. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
G021058
|
Sierra Craft Inc. v. Magnum Enterprises Inc.
Local rule purporting to allow summary judgment in favor of non-moving party is void. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-16189
|
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Hercules Inc.
Scheduling order barring late-filed third party claims doesn't bar assertion of permissive claims in separate actions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-55293
|
Slaven v. American Trading Transportation Co.
Party that unconditionally stipulates to settlement and entry of judgment may not appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
G015482
|
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation Inc. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Large punitive damage default judgment cannot stand where defendant wasn't given notice of amount sought. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
A074676
|
North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
Requests for prejudgment interest must be made by motion prior to judgment or in form of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-55293
|
Slaven v. American Trading Transportation Co. Inc.
Party that unconditionally stipulates to settlement and entry of judgment may not appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
C025611
|
Bunnell v. Dept. of Corrections
State tolling statute doesn't extend time for claiming violation of federal wiretapping law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B119380
|
Universal City Nissan Inc. v. Superior Court (Magdamo)
Superior court considering small claims appeal may grant affirmative relief to counterclaimant-appellant. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-1909
|
Murphy Brothers Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing Inc.
Mere receipt of complaint, without formal service, doesn't trigger named defendant's time to remove. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-0448
|
Southern California Edison Company v. Peabody Western Coal Company
Order compelling arbitration isn't a final judgment and therefore not appealable, but party has several potential remedies. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 7, 1999 | |
97-35274
|
Snodgrass v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court shouldn't remand or decline to consider declaratory relief claim if it has jurisdiction over other claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
C026578
|
Townzen v. County of El Dorado
Civil defendants filing first responsive paper jointly must each pay $182 filing fee. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
G018434
|
Lokeijak v. City of Irvine
Local court 'policy' discouraging motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication of issues is invalid. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
98-0734
|
Student Loan Marketing Association v. Hanes
Res judicata bars claim on cross-complaint where summary judgment has already been granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
98-1165
|
The Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Cubic Defense Systems, Inc.
A federal district court has limited discretion when reviewing a foreign arbitration award and typically, must confirm. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
A076425
|
Lechler v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrepancy between deposition testimony and declaration in opposition to summary judgment is credibility issue for jury. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
A078967
|
Block v. Major League Baseball
Common questions don't predominate in purported class action by pre-1947 major league baseball players. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
96-15261
|
Gemini Capital Group Inc. v. Yap Fishing Corp.
Court may dismiss in favor of foreign forum notwithstanding parties' agreement to arbitrate in Hawaii. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 |