Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S112862
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Graham v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Auto dealership that offered to repurchase truck after being sued may be liable for attorney fees under 'catalyst theory.' |
Civil Procedure |
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May 3, 2005 | |
03-1696
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Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
Federal jurisdiction over action does not terminate automatically on entry of judgment in state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 25, 2005 | |
H025540
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Hartnell Community College District v. Superior Court (Hartnell College Faculty Association)
Trial court properly granted faculty association's petition to compel arbitration with community college. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 2005 | |
B167071
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Nasha LLC v. City of Los Angeles
Decision of planning commission must be set aside when one of its members wrote negative article while matter was pending. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 2005 | |
04-35130
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Gausvik v. Perez
An initial determination of qualified immunity holds for all subsequent claims arising out of the same integral facts. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 8, 2005 | |
03-16654
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U.S. v. Orr Water Ditch Co.
Nevada law providing automatic stay of state engineer's decisions applies to federal water proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 2005 | |
B171741
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Berg v. Darden
Plaintiff's settlement offer satisfied procedural rule by demonstrating its acceptance would result in final disposition. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 23, 2005 | |
S115654
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Kulshrestha v. First Union Commercial Corp.
Declaration executed out of state is inadmissible unless it invokes California law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 23, 2005 | |
02-55681
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Abrams v. City of Rancho Pales Verdes
Title 42 Section 1983 remedies are available to amateur radio operator whose rights under Telecommunications Act were violated by city. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 22, 2005 | |
03-1636
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Restaino v. Bah (In re Bah)
Anti-SLAPP statute applies to pendent state law claims in bankruptcy court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2005 | |
B163115
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The Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
Where new trial order does not specify juror misconduct on which it is premised, appellate court must independently review motion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 15, 2005 | |
C045867
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Carnes v. Superior Court of Placer County
By signing summary judgment order prepared by defense counsel, judge adopts it as his own. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 14, 2005 | |
03-55552
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Reid Product Inc. v. Westport Insurance Corp.
District court did not err in finding its prior judgment had not been vacated and in denying new entry of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 14, 2005 | |
A092876
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Donaldson v. National Marine Inc.
State court has jurisdiction to hear federal case for wrongful death that occurred outside of state's territorial waters. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 13, 2005 | |
C041036
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Stanley v. California State Lottery Commission
Plaintiff who lost suit against lottery commission cannot be awarded attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 23, 2005 | |
D043012
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Gaggero v. County of San Diego
Lawsuit alleging county negligently maintained landfill must be filed within 10-year limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
B175136
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Wisden v. Superior Court (Sims)
Trial court erred by denying plaintiff's request for jury trial on cause of action for fraudulent conveyance. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
H027029
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Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. v. Superior Court (Lexar Media Inc.)
Provision governing production of information from computer backup tapes automatically shifts costs to demanding party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
A106280
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Liang v. San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board
Tenant's petition for rent rollback was untimely and should have named landlord as party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
A107318
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Hardistry v. Hinton & Alfert
Stipulated motion to vacate judgment as part of settlement that contains neither joint declaration of counsel nor copy of judgment must be denied. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
D043173
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In re Tobacco Cases I
Dispute between tobacco manufacturer and state is not subject to arbitration under Master Settlement Agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
C045927
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Hawkins v. Pacific Coast Building Product Inc.
'Relation back' doctrine applies to defeat statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
B174518
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C3 Entertainment Inc. v. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Trial court's grant of summary judgment for defendant based on interim ruling against other defendant was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
C045732
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Cockshott v. Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
Challenge to decision of forestry board must be brought within 30 days of service of decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
C047257
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Golden Gate Bridge v. Superior Court (R&B Protective Coatings Inc.)
Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is local agency entitling it to change of venue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
A104418
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Crespin v. Bonta
Time limit to seek attorney fees does not apply to plaintiffs who won Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented aliens. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
A105588
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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District v. Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association
Lawsuit challenging decision of public entity was not subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
C044681
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. v. Zinnel
Party that brought interpleader but did not deposit disputed funds with court is not entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
02-16839
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Theis Research Inc. v. Brown & Bain
Amount at stake in underlying litigation, not arbitration award, is amount in controversy for diversity jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
02-56381
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Fidelity Federal Band FSB v. Durga Ma Corp.
Party that helped select arbitrators cannot challenge subsequent award for impartiality. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 14, 2005 |