Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-0437
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Hernandez v. State of Arizona
Evidence in notice of claim can be used to impeach party's credibility. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
01-0216
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Porter v. Triad of Arizona
Statute of limitations for minor's claim for wrongful death of parent is tolled during minority. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
G025980
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San Diego Watercrafts Inc. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
In granting summary judgment in favor of defendant, court erred in considering evidence first submitted in defendant's reply papers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 22, 2002 | |
D036986
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Karges)
Individual proof of each class member's reliance on nondisclosure is not required to establish liability under consumer protection laws. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A095772
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Muao v. Grosvenor Properties
In wrongful termination action, appeal of order compelling arbitration was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
01-4117
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Utahns for Better Transportation v. US Dept. of Transportation
Trade association has standing to sue on behalf of members who would have standing to bring same suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A088304
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Rancho Solano Master Association v. Amos & Andrews Inc.
Construction company found liable for landslides waived right to appeal when it satisfied judgment in favor of plaintiffs. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A094975
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Kanter v. Warner-Lambert Co.
State claim against manufacturer of head lice medicine is pre-empted by federal drug law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
00-56970
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Kukje Hwajae Insurance Co. v. The 'M/V Hyundai Liberty'
Cargo owner's insurer is bound by forum-selection clause in shipper's bill of lading, which was accepted by cargo owner's agent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
01-55151
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Wayne v. DHL Worldwide Express
Federal district court lacked jurisdiction to hear case that alleged air shipment company violated state law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
H022909
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Integral Development Corp. v. Wissenbach
German citizen had sufficient contacts with California to support assertion of personal jurisdiction over him. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
99-56571
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Circuit City Stores Inc. v. Najd
State employment discrimination claim is subject to mandatory arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
2001-0186
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Hallmark Industries v. First Systech International, Inc.
Intertwining doctrine does not apply to contract dispute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
01CA1222
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Logixx Automation Inc. v. Lawrence Michels Family Trust
Evidence supported jury verdict for breach of covenant not to compete. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
27170-2
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Malted Mousse Inc. v. Steinmetz
Arbitrator erred in denying award of attorney fees based on small claims statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 15, 2002 | |
26861-2
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Lewis County v. Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to review final order of hearing board when appellant failed to timely pay filing fee. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 15, 2002 | |
B151296
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Cundiff v. Bell Atlantic Corp.
Public Utilities Commission doesn't have exclusive jurisdiction over suit concerning telephone company's rental charges for telephone equipment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2002 | |
00CA2007
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W.O. Brisben Companies Inc. v. Krystkowiak
Complaint is properly dismissed where it failed to state claim upon which relief could be granted. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
00-1486
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King v. United States
Government's cross claim was essentially contract claim for liability and subject to federal six-year statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
02SA53
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In re Alliance Construction Solutions, Inc.
Upon satisfaction of four-part test, attorney-client privilege protects documents and communications between governmental entity and its independent contractor. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
01-35276
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Mendoza v. Zirkle Fruit Co.
Legally documented agricultural workers have standing to sue their employers, whom they allege depressed their salaries by hiring undocumented workers at below market wages. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 2002 | |
00-15143
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Wininger v. SI Management LP
Court had authority to award attorney fees for work done outside confines of litigation before court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 2002 | |
B130701
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Equilon Enterprises LLC v. Consumer Cause Inc.
Oil companies may not sue consumer group to prevent enforcement of clean water law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 29, 2002 | |
A092242
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City of Cotati v. Cashman
City that filed lawsuit to vindicate rent-control ordinance did not hinder property owners' free speech rights. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 28, 2002 | |
B114327
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Mayer v. C.W. Driver
Because present action is not 'successor and replacement' of previous action, assignees lack standing under previous assignment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
B149179
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Laraway v. Pasadena Unified School District
Parties who failed to file timely appeal of final order cannot later appeal judgment with same decision. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
A095703
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Keitel v. Heubel
Bankruptcy filing does not preclude court from imposing sanctions on debtors for frivolous appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
00-16782
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Canatella v. State of California
Federal district court may exercise jurisdiction over attorney's lawsuit challenging State Bar statutes and rule of professional conduct. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
G027561
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Sanders v. Kinko's Inc.
State court is authorized to resolve class certification issues before enforcing agreement under Federal Arbitration Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 | |
B145530
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Hecker v. Nathanson
Bankruptcy court order issued before confirmation and dismissal of bankruptcy action was properly relied upon for res judicata purpose. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 20, 2002 |