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Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Lessel
In foreclosure suit, court can determine amount of attorney fees, but isn't required to award fees.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Lexecon Inc. v. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach
District court conducting pretrial proceedings cannot transfer case to itself for trial.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Murphy v. Yale Materials Handling Corp.
Application of statute permitting sanctions for unsupported motion depends on date complaint originally filed.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Haley v. Medtronic Inc.
Class certification is denied if class action wouldn't be a superior method of adjudicating claims.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
United States v. Marolf
Failure to comply with the Statute of Limitations and show the applicability of aches, renders a forfeiture action void.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Ortolf v. Silver Bar Mines Inc.
Supplemental jurisdiction in suit to enforce settlement requires reservation by district court in underlying action.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Easton v. Crossland Mortgage Corp.
Federal court lacks jurisdiction over action referencing federal theories but not seeking federal remedies.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Pedus Services Inc. v. Superior Court (Clauson)
'10-day/5-day rule' is applicable timeliness requirement for peremptory challenge directed at discovery referee.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Norwest Mortgage, Inc. v. Superior Court of San Diego County
Nationwide class certification for claim based on California statute is inappropriate if proposed class includes non-California residents wronged by defendant's conduct outside California.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Johnson v. Stanhiser
Where substantial evidence supports proof of actual damages at default prove-up hearing, prevailing party is entitled to award.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Haley v. Dow Lewis Motors Inc.
Trial court must allow plaintiff opportunity to amend his complaint to substitute a bankruptcy trustee as a party plaintiff.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Hood v. Superior Court (Sears, Roebuck & Co.)
Appointment of discovery referee, to determine petitioner's ability to pay fees, requires finding of extenuating circumstances.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Whitfield v. Texas
Order
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Ortolf v. Silver Mines Inc.
Supplemental jurisdiction in suit to enforce settlement requires reservation by district court in underlying action.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Murphy v. Yale Materials Handling Corporation
Application of statute permitting sanctions for unsupported motion depends on date complaint originally filed.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Vomaska v. City of San Diego
Jury verdict rendered after taking straw vote without deliberation doesn't deprive plaintiffs of fair trial.
Civil Procedure Jun. 27, 1999
Torres 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 Jun. 26, 1999
Doe v. American National Red Cross
No personal jurisdiction over nonresident federal official in constitutional tort action for non-forum related activity.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Johns v. County of San Diego
Non-attorney parent or guardian cannot bring action on behalf of minor child without retaining lawyer.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Gruendl v. Oewel Partnership Inc.
On motion to amend judgment to impose alter-ego liability on non-party, court must prepare statement of decision.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Sullivan v. Delta Air Lines
Statute barring recovery of damages for pain and suffering doesn't apply if plaintiff dies during appeal.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Mola Development Corp. v. City of Seal Beach
Developer's voluntary dismissal of administrative mandamus action against city bars damages suit for regulatory taking.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Liquidator of Integrity Insurance Co. v. Hendrix
Failure to appear due to illness isn't grounds for vacating entry of judgment by sister state.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 1999
Meinhold v. U.S. Dept. Defense
Gay navy officer gets equal access to justice act attorney fees after successfully challenging discharge.
Civil Procedure Jun. 25, 1999
WMX Technologies Inc. v. Miller
District court dismissal of complaint with leave to amend is not an appealable final judgment.
Civil Procedure Jun. 25, 1999
Meinhold v. U.S. Dept. of Defense
Gay Navy officer gets Equal Access to Justice Act attorney fees after successfully challenging discharge.
Civil Procedure Jun. 25, 1999
Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of statutory offer to compromise doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Rubin v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Appeal of judgment confirming insurance arbitration award, when merits of plaintiff's causes of action remain unresolved, must be dismissed.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
People v. Morante
California courts can criminally prosecute defendant on in-state conspiracy charges despite fact offenses were committed out of state.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999
Davenport v. Blue Cross of California
Provisional relief pending contractual arbitration is permitted only if necessary to preserve effectiveness of arbitration.
Civil Procedure Jun. 24, 1999