Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-0262
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Harvest v. Craig
Statute that requires proof by clear and convincing evidence in certain medial malpractice cases is constitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2002 | |
2001-0117
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Weber v. Tucson Electric Power Co.
Trial court correctly applied equitable apportionment rule to employer's lien against plaintiff's settlement in third-party action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2002 | |
25897-8
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Wallace v. Kuehner
Lawsuit to recover money loaned without written or oral contract is time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2002 | |
27377-2
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Manius v. Boyd
Timely request for trial de novo accompanied by adequate proof of service is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2002 | |
01-55966
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Bennett v. Medtronic Inc.
Federal court cannot prevent parties from enforcing non-competition agreement in state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
00-15925
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Fair Housing of Marin v. Combs
Nonprofit community organization promoting equal housing opportunities has standing to sue on grounds of diversion of resources and frustration of mission. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
00-57126
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Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. El-Khoury
Summary judgment is inappropriate because of question of fact as to whether party's underpayment of sales tax is material to franchise relationship. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
00-56194
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Christian v. Mattel Inc.
Copyright infringement lawsuit was frivolous, but Rule 11 sanctions must be based on misconduct regarding pleadings, motions and other filings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
00-3242
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Pflum v. U.S.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
G026150
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Kaplan v. Fairway Oaks Homeowners Assn.
Homeowners' association that successfully defended election challenge may recover attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 23, 2002 | |
20317-4
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Mendez v. Palm Harbor Homes Inc.
Contract to arbitrate dispute may be stricken when costs of arbitration are prohibitive. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 20, 2002 | |
00-15166
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Berkla v. Corel Corp.
Plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages arising from breach of confidence claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 20, 2002 | |
01-298
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Lapides v Board of Regents of University System of Georgia
State waives its Eleventh Amendment immunity when it voluntarily removed case from state court to federal court. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 20, 2002 | |
19468-0
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Marriage of Blakely
Because appointment of guardian ad litem for defendant comported with due process, result of civil trial is binding. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 17, 2002 | |
D036326
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Carver v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Attorney fees awarded to prevailing party based on reciprocal rights theory was improper under Cartwright Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 15, 2002 | |
B152079
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Gamble v. Department of Water and Power
Motion by public entities to recover costs should be filed at earliest practical time and prior to entry of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 15, 2002 | |
C030874
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Aerojet-General Corp. v. American Excess Insurance Co.
Plaintiff's coverage claims are encompassed within scope of prior judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 15, 2002 | |
49071-1
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Peterson v. Groves
Plaintiff is barred from collecting on promissory notes because he did not pursue claim with due diligence. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 14, 2002 | |
20281-0
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Brooks Trust v. Pacific Media LLC
Trial court properly considered arbitration matter settled when party accepted payment of award. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 14, 2002 | |
48285-8
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Kleven v. City of Des Moines
Person may sue under public disclosure act even though his counsel made actual request for records. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 14, 2002 | |
01CA0605
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John L. Livingston and Westland Marketing Inc. v. U.S. Bank N.A.
Where individual issues predominated, trial court did not err in refusing to certify class action. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 14, 2002 | |
20067-1
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Moen v. Spokane City Police Dept.
Owner who successfully challenges forfeiture of automobile may recover reasonable attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
69406-1
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Asarco Inc. v. Dept. of Ecology
Judicial review is not available for preemptive challenge to enforcement action of state department of ecology. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
70344-2
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International Association of Fire Fighters v. City of Everett
Labor union that successfully recovers wages for members during arbitration is entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
26256-8
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Hecker v. Cortinas
Sufficient evidence supported issuance of domestic violence protection order. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
70360-4
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In re Peterson
State has burden to establish probable cause to detain prisoner as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
01-0142
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Lane v. The City of Tempe
Defendant, through deposition, interrogatories and attorney participation, makes adequate appearance at arbitration proceeding and doesn't waive right to appeal plaintiff's award. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
01-0090
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Walk v. Ring
Plaintiff was not on notice as matter of law that her dentist performed in a negligent manner. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2002 | |
00-56696
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Wenger v. Munroe
Retired colonel's challenge of military personnel decisions are non-justicable under 'Mindes' factors. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 30, 2002 | |
00-57154
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Nguyen v. Southwest Leasing and Rental Inc.
Oral notice of entry of judgment satisfies Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(6) if it is specific, reliable and unequivocal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 30, 2002 |