Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B091490
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Contractors Labor Pool Inc. v. Westway Contractors Inc.
Furnisher of labor contributing to public work project is entitled to recover against payment bond. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
B088215
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Ridgley v. TOPA Thrift and Loan Association
Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid late charge or forfeiture. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
S061765
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Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid charge or forfeiture. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
B088215
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Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid late charge or forfeiture. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 10, 1999 | |
B097326
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Recorded Picture Company [Productions] Limited et al., v. Nelson Entertainment, Inc.
Subdistributor of video is obligated under contract with distributor, not distributor's contract with movie producers. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
96-711
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Simon v. Value Behavioral Health Inc.
Third party who isn't health care provider cannot sue on assigned claim for ERISA benefits. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
95-15518
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Phoenix v. Universal Electric Co.
Guam law allows prejudgment interest if amount due is ascertainable or fixed by contract terms. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
B103350
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Sutherland v. Barclays American/Mortgage Corporation
Agreement to 'stop' loan account temporarily doesn't mean the account will resume with a balloon payment. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
S050148
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Wm. R. Clarke Corp. v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
'Pay if paid' construction subcontract provision doesn't insulate contractor and payment bond surety from payment obligation. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
B104541
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Lindenstadt v. Staff Builders, Inc.
Court should review evidence de novo to determine whether arbitration award is based on illegal agreements. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
B094281
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Building Maintenance Services Co. v. AIL Systems Inc.
Prevailing party isn't entitled to attorney fees if indemnification clause does not contain fee provision. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
B122940
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Baines Pickwick Limited v. The City of Los Angeles
Claims presentation requirements of Tort Claims Act applies in tort and contract claims against government entities. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
C029483
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Williams v. California Physicians' Service
Health care service provider may restrict physical therapy benefits by subsequent amendment of the contract upon its renewal. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
S060009
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CRSS Commercial Group Inc. v. Toothman
Contractor isn't entitled to benefit of bargain damages for fraud and if no hiring obligation exists. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
95-56336 and 96-55060
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General Commercial Packaging Inc. v. TPS Package Engineering Inc.
Contract limiting party's access to narrow market segment doesn't violate California prohibitions against trade restraints. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
A071398
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Rooz v. Kimmel
Hold harmless agreement absolves title company's liability for failure to timely record deed of trust. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
B099094
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Gifford v. J & A Holdings
Curing defective notice of asset sale by postponing sale date isn't reasonable compliance with statute. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
B118633
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Filet Menu Inc. v. Cheng
Tolling provision in statute of limitations for contract claim doesn't violate commerce clause unless it burdens travel for purposes of interstate commerce. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
B092824
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Locke v. Warner Bros. Inc.
Issues remain in actress' suit against studio based on alleged sham agreement arranged by Eastwood. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
B091294 and B092813
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De Guere v. Universal City Studios Inc.
Plaintiff's right to fair trial is deprived by improper delegation of judicial power to referee. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
B107423
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Hall v. Laronde
Use of electronic mail by out-of-state party can establish sufficient minimum contacts to support personal jurisdiction. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 18, 1999 | |
S061765
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Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Fee payable on prepayment of loan is an unenforceable penalty, not a valid prepayment charge. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
B095849
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Capitol Steel Fabricators Inc. v. Mega Construction Co. Inc.
Liability of general contractor to subcontractor is not contingent on governmental entity's payment. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
C021946
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Forty-Niner Truck Plaza Inc. v. Union Oil Co. of California
Statute governing gas station franchises isn't pre-empted by federal act when franchise sold to third party. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
S067361
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Tilden-Coil Construction v. City of Cathedral City
City's consideration of bids for building project alternatives is flawed but not inconsistent with bidding statutes. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
B099724
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Grasso v. Crow
Damages for breach of warranty do not include attorney fees absent contractual or statutory provision. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
95-56336
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General Commercial Packaging Inc. v. TPS Package Engineering Inc.
Contract limiting party's access to narrow market segment doesn't violate California prohibitions against trade restraints. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
96-55239
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McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Thiokol Corp.
Aeronautics engineering company doesn't bargain for performance warranty if known technology renders fulfilling warranty impossible. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
B098924
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LeFlore v. Grass Harp Productions Inc.
Absent establishment of a perfected superior security interest in film materials, third party claim fails. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
B105110
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Elliott & Ten Eyck Partnership v. City of Long Beach
Judge acting as 'arbitrator' pursuant to parties' agreement exercises judicial powers with authority to modify decision. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 12, 1999 |