Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B101202
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Milton v. Perceptual Development Corp.
Evidence of attorney's misconduct resulting in clients' default supports order vacating default judgments. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 1999 | |
G015449
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Don Jose's Restaurant, Inc. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
One final judgment rule precludes appeal of some claims with remaining claims left for trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 1999 | |
A076737
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Linton v. Superior Court (Obinna)
When both parties file in small claims court and either appeals, superior court retries all claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 1999 | |
S058779
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Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act does not expressly preclude award of costs to prevailing defendants. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 1999 | |
95-56032 and 95-56035
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Zenith Insurance Co. v. Khademi
Under RICO Act, plaintiff must establish essential elements of civil claim to obtain costs award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
G020021
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Calcor Space Facility, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Thiem Industries, Inc.)
Subpoena only describing broad categories of documents is unduly burdensome and abuses discovery system. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
C024875
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California Business Council for Equal Opportunity v. Superior Court (Wilson)
Time to challenge 'all-purpose' assignment of judge is extended when assignment notice served by mail. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
D022297
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Wickware v. Tanner
Offer to compromise made to multiple defendants cannot be conditioned on acceptance by all defendants. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
S053493
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Van Beurden Insurance Services Inc. v. Customized Worldwide Weather Insurance Agency Inc.
Clerk's mailed notice must affirmatively state it was made by order of the court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
C024875
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California Business Council for Equal Opportunity v. Superior Court (Wilson)
Time to challenge 'all-purpose' assignment of judge is extended when assignment notice served by mail. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
94-17085
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Budget Rent-A-Car v. Crawford
Despite no pending state litigation, district court must determine state-court remedies before exercising jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
98-0548
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Williams v. Lakeview Co.
Sufficient minimum contacts exist to exercise personal jurisdiction over Nevada casino, although accident occurred in Arizona. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 22, 1999 | |
B092964
|
Person v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Health care practitioner cannot refuse to produce patient's records until patient's attorney signs a lien. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
D021806
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Cortez v. Vogt
Statute of limitations period is tolled if fraudulent transfer occurs during action to establish underlying liability. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 19, 1999 | |
G018893
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Whelan v. Estate of Richard Pick
Punitive damages award is enforceable through appeal bond even if defendant dies while appeal pending. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
D021721
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Wilson v. Science Applications International Corp.
Public members, not parties to proceedings, can challenge continued need for order sealing record. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
S057557
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McMillan v. Superior Court (Nelson)
Plaintiff's lawyer cannot be ordered to pay client's portion of court-ordered discovery referee fee. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
95-16666
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Acri v. Varian Associates Inc.
District court can exercise supplemental jurisdiction over state claims without determining whether it should be declined. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 1999 | |
98-15693
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Olson v. Morris
Legal and factual issues that are or can be litigated before state licensing board can't be relitigated in federal court due to res judicata. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
G015449
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Don Jose's Restaurant Inc. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
One final judgment rule precludes appeal of some claims with remaining claims left for trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
G020021
|
Calcor Space Facility Inc. v. Superior Court (Thiem Industries Inc.)
Subpoena only describing broad categories of documents is unduly burdensome and abuses discovery system. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
D022339
|
Ryder v. Peterson
No recovery of attorney fees after voluntary pretrial dismissal despite contractual agreement to the contrary. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
C022370
|
Wolfgram v. Wells Fargo Bank
Vexatious litigant statute, directed at individuals with history of unsuccessful propria persona cases, isn't unconstitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 13, 1999 | |
A074435 and A074430
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Edwards v. Centex Real Estate Corp.
Party seeking to use litigation privilege to exclude prelitigation communications must show litigation was proposed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 13, 1999 | |
H014330
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Windsor Square Homeowners Association v. Citation Homes
Builder's affirmative defense of res judicata is naturally tried to the court, not jury. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 12, 1999 | |
E019570
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County of Riverside v. Superior Court (Hill)
County is served improperly by parties seeking to invalidate official actions involving redevelopment project. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
A073496
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La Galleria Condominium Owners' Association v. Wells Fargo Bank
Award of attorney fees to defendant as prevailing party after plaintiff's voluntary dismissal is error. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
S048329
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Torres, Sr. v. Automobile Club of Southern California
Defendant isn't entitled to new trial on liability and compensatory damages following reversal of punitive award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
95-56565
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Wilson v. City of San Jose
Dismissal intent letter to defendant supports voluntary dismissal after clerk improperly refuses to file dismissal notice. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 11, 1999 | |
95-16756
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Polido v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court needn't exercise jurisdiction over removed state declaratory claim on dismissal of obligatory monetary claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 9, 1999 |