Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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17787-4
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State v. Chapman
Foundation testimony isn't required to admit certified copies of driving record or order revoking driver's license. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 10, 2001 | |
18372-6
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Rowe v. Vaagen Brothers Lumber Inc.
Defense's ex parte communication with two of plaintiff's expert witnesses warrants new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 10, 2001 | |
18284-3
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Giraud v. Quincy Farm and Chemical
Negligence claim against herbicide manufacturer is barred by three-year statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 10, 2001 | |
94-16411
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Graham v. The Balcor Co.
Court clarifies earlier judgment to allow plaintiff to pursue state-law claims on their merits in district court. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-4223
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Nicholas v. Leavitt
Deadline of settlement agreement may be extended because state agency was in substantial non-compliance. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-3287
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Rodriguez v. IBP, Inc.
Plaintiff may be held in contempt and sanctions may be imposed for failure to comply with continuing duty to disclose. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-55259
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United National Insurance Co. v. R & D Latex Corp.
Insurance company's reimbursement claim is sufficiently independent under California law to trigger mandatory federal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
00-55621
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Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. v. Southwest Marine Inc.
Court may make minor adjustments to injunction while appeal is pending if they preserve status quo. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-15207
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Oleszko v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Federal psychotherapist-patient privilege extends to communications with non-licensed counselors employed by Employee Assistance Program. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-15605
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U.S. v. Mackby
Clinic owner found to have submitted false Medicare claims is entitled to reassessment of whether fines are excessive. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
00-55328
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U.S. v. Hughes Aircraft Co.
Court does not err in dismissing qui tam action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25982-6-II
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Beckman v. Washington
Service of conformed copies of final judgment to nonprevailing party is not required by law. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25281-3-II
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Wells v. Olsten Corp.
Superior court has jurisdiction to review Industrial Insurance Appeal Board's denial of motion to vacate order closing worker's claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25248-1
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Raymond v. Robinson
Court errs in dismissing claim for lack of personal jurisdiction when factors establish that long-arm statute applies and specific jurisdicion exists. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-15916
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Voohries-Larson v. Cessna Aircraft Co.
Appellants may not raise on appeal issues regarding erroneous jury instructions when they failed to object properly at trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 8, 2001 | |
00-35117
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Assoc. of Washington Public Hospital Districts v. Philip Morris Inc.
Public hospital districts do not have antitrust or RICO standing when Tobacco Firms conduct did not proximately cause their claimed damages. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 8, 2001 | |
98-16698
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Daviton v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp.
Plaintiffs' disability discrimination complaint satisfies requirements of equitable tolling under California law. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 8, 2001 | |
99-5233
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John Zink Comp. v. John Smith Zink; Zeeco, Inc.
Injunctions may not be challenged during civil contempt proceedings if earlier review of injunction was available to protesting party. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 8, 2001 | |
46112-5-I
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Batterman v. Red Lion Hotels Inc.
When party provides no notice to opposition of default motion, and party has informally appeared, default judgment unauthorized. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
01-5007
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McNeil v. U.S.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
00-9503
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Haynes v. Federal Aviation Administration
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
99CA0937
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Kourlis v. Port
Jury trial not required when maximum sentence for contempt less than six months. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
99CA1471
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Kratzer v. Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Share Agency
Failure to serve appropriate notice on governmental entity justified dismissal of state law tort claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
00-15219
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Theis Research v. Brown & Bain
Motion to vacate arbitration award no longer needs to be heard in same location as arbitration to comply with venue laws. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
99-4214
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Weitzel v. Division of Occupational
Abstention by federal court was proper in revocation of medical license case where physician's claim was still pending in state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
99-56676
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Stuhlbarg International Sales Co. Inc. v. John D. Brush and Co. Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion in issuing preliminary injunction when there is likelihood of success on merits and possibility of irreparable harm. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
00-56358
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Textile Unlimited Inc. v. A. BMH and Co. Inc.
Federal Arbitration Act does not require venue in contractually-designated arbitration locale for suit to enjoin arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
99-1385
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The Honorable Bob Schaeffer v. Clinton
Congressman lacks standing to challenge congressional cost of living adjustment increases in salary as violation of 27th Amendment. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
97-9518
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Qwest Communications Int'l Inc. v. FCC
Phone company has no standing to challenge FCC orders pertaining to number portability. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 2001 | |
99CA0650
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Prefer v. PharmNetRx
Party from whom personal property is taken pursuant to replevin order is entitled to return of property upon dismissal of case. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 6, 2001 |