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Stadish v. Superior Court (Southern California Gas Co.)
Trial court has authority to issue protective order denying discovery of trade secrets, but must employ proper procedures in making ruling.
Civil Procedure Jun. 3, 1999
Calderon v. Ashmus
Abstract question of whether California qualifies for expedited treatment of federal habeas petitions isn't justiciable.
Civil Procedure Jun. 3, 1999
Kingston Constr. Inc., v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,
Congress' express or implied intent to limit concurrent jurisdiction bar non-included state subject matter jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Jun. 2, 1999
Taggares v. Superior Court of San Diego County (Mitchell)
Where Party Indigent Cost-Free Option Should Be Made Available To Settle Discovery Disputes.
Civil Procedure Jun. 1, 1999
Pazderka v. Caballeros Dimas Alang Inc.
Permitting an appeal from compromise agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure would reduce judicial efficiency.
Civil Procedure Jun. 1, 1999
Pfizer Inc. v. Orange County Superior Court (Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.)
Insured is entitled to discovery from insurer regarding other insureds whose manufactured medical devices triggered coverage.
Civil Procedure May 27, 1999
Planning and Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources
Notice of appeal from order in validation action must be filed within 30 days.
Civil Procedure May 27, 1999
Federal Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Mackey)
Subcontractor's suit against prime contractor's surety must be stayed until completion of arbitration between contractors.
Civil Procedure May 27, 1999
Preach v. Monterainbow Ltd.
Plaintiff's settlement with defendants on claim for commercial property commission doesn't exonerate surety.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Preach v. Virden
Plaintiff's settlement with defendants on claim for commercial property commission doesn't exonerate surety
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Weddington Productions Inc. v. Flick
Court cannot enforce 'order enforcing settlement agreement' issued by private judge in voluntary mediation.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Western Digital Corp. v. Superior Court
Disqualification of expert witness interviewed but not retained by opposing party is abuse of discretion.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Yeap v. Leake
Plaintiff can obtain relief from dismissal for attorney's failure to attend arbitration and file trial de novo.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Vandenberg v. Sacramento County Superior Court (Centennial Ins. Co.)
Collateral estoppel doesn't prevent party to private, nonjudicial arbitration from relitigating issue against nonparty.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Under Declaratory Judgment Act, district court must only explain decision to entertain action if issued raised.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Co. v. Roitz
Arbitrator does not demonstrate bias by reasonably refusing to continue arbitration hearing or waive fees.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
United National Insurance Co. v. R & D Latex Corp.
District court must articulate reasons for exercising discretionary jurisdiction in declaratory judgment action.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Western Digital Corporation v. Superior Court (Amstrad)
Disqualification of expert witness interviewed but not retained by opposing party is abuse of discretion.
Civil Procedure May 26, 1999
Fukuda v. City of Angels Camp
City must prove in administrative mandamus proceedings that weight of evidence supports officer's termination.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
McColm v. Westwood Park Association
Vexatious litigant is properly ordered to post undertaking as condition to proceeding with appeal.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
Kasper v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Appeal of summary judgment filed over 60 days after entry of judgment is dismissed as untimely.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
International Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemicals Co.)
Extraordinary writ isn't appropriate to review trial court order granting reconsideration of summary adjudication motion.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
Barton v. Elexsys International Inc.
Summary judgment proper where no evidence supports right to exercise stock options 12 months after termination.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
McColm v. Westwood Park Association
Vexatious litigant subject to pre-filing order can't appeal without permission of administrative presiding justice.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
Ritchey v. Upjohn Drug Co.
Joinder of non-diverse defendants does not defeat removal where complaint states no claim against them.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
Delta Dental Plan of California Inc. v. Mendoza
Federal courts must abstain in action affecting state administrative proceedings and involving important state interests.
Civil Procedure May 25, 1999
Link v. Cater
Dismissal of plaintiff's case for failure to appear is error where plaintiff was receiving medical treatment.
Civil Procedure May 24, 1999
U.S. v. Cordoba
Unstipulated polygraph evidence does not meet Daubert test for admission in evidence.
Civil Procedure May 24, 1999
Berg v. MTC Electronic Technologies
Stay of Los Angeles shareholder suit is proper based on pending litigation in New York.
Civil Procedure May 21, 1999
State of California v. Superior Court (Woosley)
Class in class action suit against DMV is limited to persons who file timely claims.
Civil Procedure May 21, 1999