Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A073483
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Jackson v. Wells Fargo Bank
Stipulation to 'artificially' dismiss claim to allow appeal of summarily adjudicated issues is not permitted. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
S058301
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Hosking v. Carrier Corporation et al.
Despite voluntary dismissal of action,defendant is entitled to attorney feesunder terms of contract. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
G019481
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Pham v. Nguyen
Continuance requests stipulated to by both parties are encouraged to be granted despite not warranted here. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
97-15844
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TwoRivers v. Lewis
State law regarding retroactive application of amended statute doesn't apply even if state limitation period is adopted in federal civil rights claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
F032022
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Jauregi v. Superior Court (People)
Hearsay isn't admissible to prove standing in drug trafficking related forfeiture proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
B122789
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South Bay Building Enterprises Inc. v. Riviera Lend-Lease Inc.
Complaint can be amended at trial when operative facts are included in complaint and evidence supporting liability is adduced from defense witnesses. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
G015532
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Mayhew v. Benninghoff
Attorney's failure to dispel presumption he took undue advantage of client requires denial of arbitration request. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
C021327
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Cox v. California Highway Patrol
Forfeiture statute's requirement for hearing within 90 days of seizure is directory. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
B088555
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Estate of William A. McCall v. Four Star Music Co.
Tennessee settlement as to one tortfeasor, including California satisfaction of judgment, doesn't release nonsettling party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
95-56660
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United States ex rel. Gibeault v. Texas Instruments Corp.
District court can restructure settlement in False Claims Act case to secure government's share of proceeds. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
94-15932 and 94-16510
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Budget Rent-A-Car Inc. v. Higashiguchi
Declaratory action plaintiff meets jurisdictional amount in controversy by aggregating multiple claims against single insured. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
B108200
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Tylo v. Superior Court (Spelling Entertainment Group Inc.)
Deposition questions relating to actress' emotional distress from her marriage constitute impermissible 'fishing expedition.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
G019628
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Korea Data Systems Co. Ltd. v. Superior Court (Aamazing Technologies Corp.)
Waiver of attorney-client privilege is not authorized sanction for failure to file timely privilege log. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
C021940
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Pate v. Channel Lumber Co.
Evidence preclusion sanction against defendant for 'playing fast' with discovery rules is justified. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
S053577
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Kingston Constructors Inc. v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
California courts lack jurisdiction over actions brought by or against Washington D.C. transit authority. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
G015845
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Tran v. Fountain Valley Community Hospital
Minor's medical negligence action, filed on eighth birthday, is timely since deadline was a holiday. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
B091440
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Eckhart v. Genuine Parts Distributors
Partial dismissal and transfer order is not appealable until incorporated into final judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
96-55211
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Offshore Sportswear Inc. v. Vuarnet International B.V.
In action dismissed without prejudice to enforce forum selection clause, plaintiff cannot relitigate same issue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
S061150
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La Galleria Condominium Owners' Association v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Award of attorney fees to defendant as prevailing party after plaintiffs' voluntary dismissal is error. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 5, 1999 | |
95-16666
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Acri v. Varian Assoc. Inc.
District court can exercise supplemental jurisdiction over state claims without determining whether it should be declined. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
95-56170
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U.S. v. $49,576 U.S. Currency
No civil forfeiture after drug-detecting dog alerts to bag of suspicious airline passenger fitting profile. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
C024268
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Williams v. Saunders
Settlement cannot be enforced against party who doesn't participate in mediation or sign settlement agreement. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
A071451
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Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro v. Schectman
Documents improperly removed from law firm's office for use in litigation violates firm's ownership interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
G020650
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Lu v. Superior Court (Grand Lincoln Village Homeowner Assoc.)
Court has authority to appoint discovery referee in complex litigation involving construction defects in condominiums. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
95-36298
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Nathan v. Boeing Co.
In diversity action, federal law governs district court's evaluation of cause challenges in selecting jurors. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
96-270
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Amchem Products Inc. v. Windsor
Sprawling class certified by district court in asbestos case doesn't satisfy class-action rule requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 1999 | |
B083162
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Be v. Western Truck Exchange
Plaintiff cannot enter into good faith settlement with cross-defendant after verdict in main action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 1999 | |
96-663
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Klehr v. A. O. Smith Corp.
'Last predicate act' rule isn't appropriate interpretation of RICO. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 1, 1999 | |
B108265
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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center v. Superior Court (Bressman)
Augmenting administrative record is wrong if new evidence is irrelevant to issue of fair administrative hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
96-15076
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Briones v. Riviera Hotel & Casino
Relief from default for excusable neglect requires considering same factors in motions to extend time. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 |