Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-93
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Rubin v. United States
Equities don't favor stay of order compelling Secret Service agents to testify before grand jury. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
B102770
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Stafford v. Sipper
Party entitled to reasonable attorney fees under contract is limited to amount actually paid to attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
96-15043
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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 |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
B116366
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CrossTalk Productions Inc. v. Jacobson
Demurrer on grounds of unclean hands depends on issues of fact and must be overruled. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
G018024
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Pacific Trends Lamp & Lighting Products Inc. v. J. White Inc.
Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
H016704
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Sabek Inc. v. Engelhard Corp.
Direct estoppel bars service of amended complaint on party that already obtained ruling of no personal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G018024
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Pacific Trends Lamp and Lighting Products, Inc. v. J. White, Inc.
Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B114612
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Rochin v. Johnson
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
D029526
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McMillin Development Inc. v. Home Buyers Warranty
Concurrent arbitration and appeal doesn't stay appellate proceedings unless issue was raised at trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-16449
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Hodgers-Durgin v. Lopez
Hispanic appearing motorists stopped by Border Patrol without reasonable suspicion, meets class certification requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-55780
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U.S. v. Vaz Ayres
Contempt fine isn't appropriate when IRS delay frustrates attempt to comply with court order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C028694
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State Farm Fire & Casualty Company v. Pietak
Party is entitled to relief when failure to file compulsory cross-complaint is due to attorney's reasonable mistake. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C030655 and C030654
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People v. One 1984
Court has discretion to return vehicle impounded for driving without a valid license when statute provides that vehicles are "subject to" forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B111152
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Justin Malovec, a Minor
Trial courts may not, on its own, initiate monetary sanctions against plaintiff for pursuing a claim after summary judgment is awarded to defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-16046
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Doherty v. Wireless Broadcasting Systems of Sacramento Inc.
Person liable for violating Communications Act may not seek indemnity from third party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
A076425
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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 |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
96-36073
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Minetti v. Port of Seattle
Plaintiff isn't entitled to file written objections to recommendation that in forma pauperis application be denied. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-55036
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De Tie v. Orange County
Government entity's pending bankruptcy petition tolls 120-day deadline for serving tort complaint against it. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B108797 and B118837
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Heritage Engineering Construction Inc. v. City of Industry
Amendment to cost-shifting statute applies to cases pending on appeal when amendment became effective. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
S071652
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Brock v. Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Demurer must be overruled where complaint, uncontradicted by admissions, alleges defendants' products caused cancer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
S071467
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Fukuda v. City of Angels Camp
City must prove in administrative mandamus proceedings that weight of evidence supports officer's termination. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
S071498
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Whoop Inc. v. Dyno Productions Inc.
Referee proceeding is properly treated as arbitration and award is confirmed under arbitration statutes. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-17398
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Stoll v. Runyon
Excessive sex harassment inhibiting plaintiff's ability to file suit warrants equitable tolling of statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 1999 | |
B114446
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County of Los Angeles v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Insurance company estopped from disputing tolling order for forfeiture under temporary disability provision where company asked for tolling period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 1999 | |
97-0182
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Bolm v. Custodian of Records of the Tucson Police Department
Trial court's failure to hold in camera inspection and balance parties rights prior to ordering disclosure is error. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
98-0158
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BCAZ Corporation v. Helgoe
An award of attorney fees on appeal is valid where a significant central issue is determined. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
G016144, G016615 and G016218
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Mediterranean Construction Co. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Courts must allow oral argument on summary judgment motions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
97-1218
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Gutierrez v. Givens
Allegation of conspiracy to undermine a state judgment is sufficient to establish personal jurisdiction in California court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
E019258
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Coltrain v. Shewalter
Defendants prevail on motion to strike strategic lawsuit against public participation when plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
96-36179
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Collord v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Equal Access to Justice Act applies to mining claim contest proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 |