Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B104611
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
96-1482
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Lexecon Inc. v. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach
District court conducting pretrial proceedings cannot transfer case to itself for trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
A072765
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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 | |
94-4113
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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 | |
97-56275
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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 | |
95-36152
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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 | |
96-55021
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Easton v. Crossland Mortgage Corp.
Federal court lacks jurisdiction over action referencing federal theories but not seeking federal remedies. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
B129530
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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 |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
D032050
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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 |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
E021915
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Johnson v. Stanhiser
Where substantial evidence supports proof of actual damages at default prove-up hearing, prevailing party is entitled to award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
C029377
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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 |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
B129315
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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 | |
98-9085
|
Whitfield v. Texas
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
95-36152 and 95-36160
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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 | |
A072765
|
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 | |
D020688
|
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 | |
S048329
|
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 | |
95-16658
|
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 | |
96-55055
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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 | |
A073716
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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 |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
S052972
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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 | |
G014576
|
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 | |
B100151
|
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 |
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
96-56094
|
Meinhold v. U.S. Dept. Defense
Gay navy officer gets equal access to justice act attorney fees after successfully challenging discharge. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
93-55917
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WMX Technologies Inc. v. Miller
District court dismissal of complaint with leave to amend is not an appealable final judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
96-56094
|
Meinhold v. U.S. Dept. of Defense
Gay Navy officer gets Equal Access to Justice Act attorney fees after successfully challenging discharge. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
F026588
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Guzman v. Visalia Community Bank
Criticism of statutory offer to compromise doesn't constitute a rejection of that offer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
B130254
|
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 |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
S063446
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People v. Morante
California courts can criminally prosecute defendant on in-state conspiracy charges despite fact offenses were committed out of state. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
C022965
|
Davenport v. Blue Cross of California
Provisional relief pending contractual arbitration is permitted only if necessary to preserve effectiveness of arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 24, 1999 |