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B174152
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Dream Theater Inc. v. Dream Theater
Incorporation of arbitration rules into agreement indicates clear intent to have arbitrator decide whether dispute is subject to arbitration. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 17, 2005 | |
D043281
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Toscano v. Green Music
Lost wages may be awarded under promissory estoppel theory when amount is supported by substantial evidence and not speculative. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
C042184
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Tesco Controls Inc. v. Monterey Mechanical Co.
Prompt payment statutes begin to run only when general contractor has actually received progress payment, not when it should have received one. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
S112624
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Lewis Jorge Construction Management v. Pomona Unified School District
Lost profits resulting from breach of construction contract involving bonding are unavailable as general or special damages. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
A102035
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Diede Construction Inc. v. Monterey Mechanical Co.
General contractor who reasonably relies on a subcontractor's erroneous bid may recover damages on theory of promissory estoppel. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
B166491
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Andrews v. Mobile Aire Estates
Mobile home owner can sue park for failing to take action against troublesome neighbor. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 13, 2005 | |
03-56681
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USA v. $4,224,958.57
Defrauded parties have standing to assert that money recovered by United States from fraudster is held in constructive trust. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 11, 2005 | |
B165668
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Gil v. Mansano
Party who prevailed in tort claim was not entitled to attorney fees under provision in contract. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 8, 2005 | |
B161549
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City of Hope Nat'l Medical Center v. Genentech Inc.
Jury's interpretation of royalty agreement between parties was reasonable in light of evidence. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 6, 2005 | |
A105005
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Baxter v. Salutary Sportsclubs Inc.
Court rejects plaintiff's motion for attorney fees because litigation conferred miniscule benefit on public. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 14, 2005 | |
B161549
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City of Hope Nat'l Medical Center v. Genentech Inc.
Jury's interpretation of royalty agreement between parties was reasonable in light of evidence. |
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Jan. 12, 2005 | |
B172449
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Hartford Casualty Insurance Company v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company
Insurer of general contractor is not liable for contribution to subcontractor's insurer when general contractor is not liable. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 10, 2005 | |
S127338
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Grace v. Ebay
Written release in eBay's user agreement relieves eBay of liability for failure to remove defamatory material. |
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Dec. 14, 2004 | |
B168765
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Grace v. eBay Inc.
Written release in eBay's user agreement relieves eBay of liability for failure to remove defamatory material. |
Contracts |
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Dec. 8, 2004 | |
B170797
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Building Permit Consultants v. Mazur
Company that lacked license as public insurance adjuster cannot enforce contract to provide insurance litigation support. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 30, 2004 | |
02-1028
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Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Kirby Pty Ltd.
Liability clause in maritime contract between manufacturer and cargo transporter extends to railway carrier. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
01-57255
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Grosso v. Miramax Film Corp.
Court erred in holding that plaintiff's breach of implied contract claim was preempted by Copyright Act. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 9, 2004 | |
H026704
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Nyulassy v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Arbitration clause in employment agreement is unconscionable for lack of mutuality and for limitation in demand time. |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B172662
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Yuen v. Superior Court (Gemstar-TV Guide Int'l Inc.)
Arbitrator should decide whether parties' arbitration agreement permits consolidation of two proceedings. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
C043764
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Prouty v. Gores Technology Group
Employees of purchased company are third-party beneficiaries to provision requiring purchaser to continue employment despite provision limiting third-party beneficiaries. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
F043502
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Brasher's Cascade Auto Auction v. Valley Auto Sales and Leasing
Merchant buyer must adhere to reasonable commercial standards to be buyer in ordinary course under 2000 California Uniform Commercial Code. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 6, 2004 | |
02-35847
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Keystone Land & Development Co. v. Xerox Corp.
Plaintiff presented insufficient evidence of formation of contract under Washington law. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 5, 2004 | |
02-35992
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Assurance Co. of America v. Wall & Associates LLC of Olympia
Washington insurance policy that covers direct physical loss of collapse caused by hidden decay also covers imminent collapse. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 28, 2004 | |
B172662
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Yuen v. Superior Court (Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.)
Arbitrator should decide whether parties' arbitration agreement permits consolidation of two proceedings. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 3, 2004 | |
03-56681
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United States v. $4,224,958.57
Defrauded parties have standing to assert that money recovered by United States from fraudster is held in constructive trust. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 26, 2004 | |
B165668
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Gil v. Mansano
Party who prevailed in tort claim was not entitled to attorney fees under provision in contract. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 24, 2004 | |
D042200
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Agosta v. Astor
Defendant induced plaintiff into entering employment contract by misrepresenting terms of agreement. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 24, 2004 | |
F042604
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The Lundin/Weber Co. LLC. v. Brea Oil Co. Inc.
Court did not err in deciding covenants for further exploration should not be implied in oil and gas leases. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 15, 2004 | |
02-56798
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Televisa S.A. De C.V. v. DTVLA WC Inc.
Parties are bound by arbitration clause in principal agreement despite fact that claim arose out of different agreement. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 10, 2004 | |
B158824
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Superior Gunite v. Mitzel
Court's decision based on plaintiff's contract claim against defendant was incorrect for want of privity between parties. |
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Aug. 8, 2004 |