Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-1513
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The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. v. Universal Forms, Labels & Systems Inc.
Non-debtor spouse named solely as community representative can opt not to participate in litigation. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
97-55388
|
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Wilson
Party cannot intervene in suit regarding Proposition 187 after waiting 27 months to request intervention. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 1999 | |
96-55606
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United States v. $129,727.00 U.S. Currency
Government gets money forfeiture judgment on preliminary probable cause showing absent evidence of non-drug-related source. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
95-56352
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United States v. Real Property Located at 25445 Via Dona Christa, Valencia, California
Prolonged and continuous drug dealing from family home can be sufficient to justify its forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-35614
|
Gulliford v. Pierce County
Legally correct proposed jury instruction can serve as objection for purpose of appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B102700
|
Meller & Snyder v. R & T Properties Inc.
Alleged joint debtor has due process right to contest merits of liability claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-910
|
Chicago v. Int'l College of Surgeons
Federal jurisdiction exists for claim local administrative action violates federal law and state law claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
E019906
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Mercury Insurance Group v. Superior Court (Wooster)
Uninsured motorist and personal injury suits can be consolidated for arbitration but not trial de novo. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
B106261
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Four Point Entertainment Inc. v. New World Entertainment Ltd.
Appeals will not be taken from stipulated judgments that are final in name only. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
B115414
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Pandazos v. Superior County (Thompson)
Party can exercise peremptory challenge against judge after reversal of jury's judgment in medical malpractice action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 1999 | |
C028572
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Maribel v. Superior Court of Sacramento County (Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services)
Judicial Council cannot amend court rule in manner that contradicts statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
F025931
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Ochoa v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Where declaration lacks foundation, it is insufficient to raise triable issue of material fact. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
98-0454
|
Chavez v. Immigration and Nationalization Service
Personal injury claim against individual employees of federal agencies is barred by the statute of limitations based on case precedent. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
A075927
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Baldwin v. Home Savings of America
Reconsideration motion based on 'different law' must satisfy diligence requirement showing why information not presented earlier. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
96-15319, 96-15321, 96-16142, 96-16143 and 96-16318
|
Lapine Technology Corp. v. Kyocera Corp.
If parties agree, federal court can expand review of arbitration award beyond Federal Arbitration Act grounds. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
S068063
|
McColm v. Westwood Park Association
Vexatious litigant is properly ordered to post undertaking as condition to proceeding with appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-954
|
Hetzel v. Prince William County, Virginia
Judgment entered for lesser amount than determined by jury without allowing new trial violates Seventh Amendment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-35267
|
United States v. $133,735.30 Seized from U.S. Bancorp Brokerage Account No. 32130630
Government sufficiently disgorges benefit derived from holding improperly seized funds by paying accrued interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1999 | |
97-15434
|
Dadesho v. Government of Iraq
Notice of appeal filed by foreign government more than 30 days after judgment is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
C024294
|
Efstratis v. First Northern Bank of Dixon
Confession of judgment by party who is also an attorney is invalid since independent counselor required. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
B114725
|
Urban Pacific Corporation v. Superior Court (Steiner & Libo)
Business records subpoena cannot be used to avoid court reporter's fee for copy of deposition transcript. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
S057119
|
Emerson Electric Co. v. Superior Court (Grayson)
Deponent's failure to comply with order compelling nonverbal 'answer' warrants sanctions, including evidence preclusion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
A078994
|
Morrow v. Hood Communications Inc.
Stipulated reversal motion having no collateral estoppel effect or effect on future litigation is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
G021411
|
Pfizer Inc. v. Superior Court (Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.)
Insured is entitled to discovery from insurer regarding other insureds whose manufactured medical devices triggered coverage. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
D027874
|
Taggares v. Superior Court (Mitchell)
Where party indigent, cost-free option should be made available to settle discovery disputes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
G018933
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Saba v. Crater
An offer to compromise must be in writing to satisfy requirements of Civil Procedure Code. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
96-16830
|
Sloan v. West
Appeals of Merit System Protection Board jurisdictional decisions in 'mixed cases' belong in Federal Circuit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
95-56352
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U.S. v. Real Property Located at 25445 Via Dona Christa, Valencia, California
Prolonged and continuous drug dealing from family home can be sufficient to justify its forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
C029072
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Kyle v. Carmon
Order striking complaint after voluntary dismissal of strategic lawsuit against public participation doesn't preclude simultaneous award of attorney's fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
C029097
|
People v. 6344 Skyway, Paradise, California
Owners of property seized in civil forfeiture aren't required to pay storage costs for items found not traceable to drug proceeds. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 |