Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B159689
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Ritchie v. Konrad
Protection order should not be automatically extended if there is opposition to the extension and no reasonable fear of future abuse. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2004 | |
B160586
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Rezec v. Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Moviegoers' lawsuit against studio for advertising fabricated reviews is not strategic lawsuit against public participation. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 2004 | |
S103417
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Martin v. Szeto
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1021.7 authorizes award of attorney fees in actions for libel and slander only in actions involving peace officers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
A101716
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Regents of the University of California v. City and County of San Francisco
Public entity's action for refund of allegedly excessive water and sewer charges is time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
B156765
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Hydro-Mill Co. Inc. v. Hayward, Tilton & Rolapp Insurance Associates Inc.
Plaintiff's professional negligence suit against insurance broker is barred by statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 2004 | |
02-15580
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Wagh v. Metris Direct Inc.
Dismissal of civil RICO action for failure to state claim was proper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2004 | |
02-35268
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Rotec Industries Inc. v. Mitsubishi Corp.
District court correctly dismissed Robinson-Patman claim for lack of jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 30, 2004 | |
03-89057
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In re: Complaint of Judicial Misconduct
Chief Judge lacked jurisdiction to hear judicial misconduct complaint arising from district judge's decision to uphold complainant's termination of employment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
01-56007
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D-Beam Limited Partnership v. Roller Derby Skates Inc.
Court lacks jurisdiction to review claims of corporation that is represented pro se by majority shareholder. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
02-16820
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Edwards v. Marin Park Inc.
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a), plaintiff's retaliation claim is sufficient to survive motion to dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
02-56522
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Luong v. Circuit City Stores Inc.
Plaintiff's petition in federal court to vacate arbitration award is dismissed as award is less than amount required for diversity jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2004 | |
01-36045
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Anderson v. WoodCreek Venture Ltd.
Issue exists whether plaintiff voluntarily consented to magistrate judge's jurisdiction to enter judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2004 | |
02-56577
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Pincay v. Andrews
Attorney's failure to file appeal due to error of law clerk is not excusable neglect. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 2004 | |
02-572
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Intel Corp. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
District court has power to order U.S. company to produce documents for use in proceeding in foreign tribunal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2004 | |
02-15070
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. v. Intel Corp.
Proceeding before European Commission for which discovery is sought qualifies as foreign or international tribunal under 28 U.S.C. Section 1782. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 2004 | |
01-4009
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Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Norton
District court has jurisdiction to decide whether Bureau of Land Management failed to comply with Federal Land Policy and Management Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 2004 | |
01-15901
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Winn v. Killian
Federal court may review challenge to state law that provides tax credit for contributions that support parochial schools. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 2004 | |
01-56003
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Altmann v. Republic of Austria
Facts alleged by heir of victim of Nazi art theft may establish taking in violation of international law that confers jurisdiction upon federal courts. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 2004 | |
B147332
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Marriage of Goddard
Trial result is binding despite failure to introduce evidence that party had notice of trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2004 | |
02-1689
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Grupo Dataflux v. Atlas Global Group
Postfiling change in citizenship cannot cure lack of subject matter jurisdiction that existed at time of filing in diversity action. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 25, 2004 | |
E032557
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Salazar v. Upland Police Dept.
Where there is evidence of lack of reasonable cause and good faith for continuing plaintiff's lawsuit, award of attorney fees was proper. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 2004 | |
B166045
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Nora v. Kaddo
Trial court erred in issuing mutual restraining orders without hearing testimony of witnesses offered by each party. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 2004 | |
B169401
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Castro v. Superior Court (California Savings)
Withdrawal of challenged lis pendens prior to hearing does not disqualify moving party from recovering attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 2004 | |
F040111
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State of California v. Superior Court (Bodde)
State's demurrer was properly denied where plaintiff failed to plead he complied with requirements of Tort Claims Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 2004 | |
C042750
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People v. Osborn
Defendant who dredged under water for minerals is liable for substantially changing river bank. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 19, 2004 | |
01-36113
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American Consumer Publishing Association Inc. v. Margosian
Abstention principles are properly invoked only when adjudicating claim for damages would directly interfere with pending state proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 19, 2004 | |
02-35116
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Murphy v. Schneider National Inc.
Defendant's Rule 12(b)(3) motion was improperly granted because factual allegations were not resolved in plaintiff's favor. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 19, 2004 | |
02-35929
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Farrell v. Principi
Plaintiff may proceed with civil action against agency because action seeks de novo review of claim, not enforcement of agency's final order. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 18, 2004 | |
01-36071
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Alsea Valley Alliance v. Dept. of Commerce
Court lacks jurisdiction over appeal of remand order and intervention order because neither is final decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 18, 2004 | |
02-17022
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PowerAgent Inc. v. Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Plaintiff is bound by arbitrators' decision after it argued for arbitration of all claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 18, 2004 |