Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B127205
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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 |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
97-391
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Calderon v. Ashmus
Abstract question of whether California qualifies for expedited treatment of federal habeas petitions isn't justiciable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 3, 1999 | |
S053577
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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 | |
D027874
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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 | |
A078278
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Pazderka v. Caballeros Dimas Alang Inc.
Permitting an appeal from compromise agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure would reduce judicial efficiency. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 1999 | |
S066431
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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 | |
S058929
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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 | |
B112571
|
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 | |
B110236
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Preach v. Monterainbow Ltd.
Plaintiff's settlement with defendants on claim for commercial property commission doesn't exonerate surety. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
S066236
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Preach v. Virden
Plaintiff's settlement with defendants on claim for commercial property commission doesn't exonerate surety |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
B099986
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Weddington Productions Inc. v. Flick
Court cannot enforce 'order enforcing settlement agreement' issued by private judge in voluntary mediation. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
G021600
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Western Digital Corp. v. Superior Court
Disqualification of expert witness interviewed but not retained by opposing party is abuse of discretion. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
B097361
|
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 | |
S067115
|
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 |
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May 26, 1999 | |
95-17393
|
Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Under Declaratory Judgment Act, district court must only explain decision to entertain action if issued raised. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
B107631
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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 | |
97-55123
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United National Insurance Co. v. R & D Latex Corp.
District court must articulate reasons for exercising discretionary jurisdiction in declaratory judgment action. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 26, 1999 | |
G021600
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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 | |
C018274
|
Fukuda v. City of Angels Camp
City must prove in administrative mandamus proceedings that weight of evidence supports officer's termination. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 25, 1999 | |
A078680
|
McColm v. Westwood Park Association
Vexatious litigant is properly ordered to post undertaking as condition to proceeding with appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 25, 1999 | |
B094459
|
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 | |
B116901
|
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 |
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May 25, 1999 | |
H016348
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Barton v. Elexsys International Inc.
Summary judgment proper where no evidence supports right to exercise stock options 12 months after termination. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 25, 1999 | |
A078680
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McColm v. Westwood Park Association
Vexatious litigant subject to pre-filing order can't appeal without permission of administrative presiding justice. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 25, 1999 | |
96-17014
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Ritchey v. Upjohn Drug Co.
Joinder of non-diverse defendants does not defeat removal where complaint states no claim against them. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 25, 1999 | |
96-15245
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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 |
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May 25, 1999 | |
B097430
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Link v. Cater
Dismissal of plaintiff's case for failure to appear is error where plaintiff was receiving medical treatment. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 24, 1999 | |
95-39
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U.S. v. Cordoba
Unstipulated polygraph evidence does not meet Daubert test for admission in evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 24, 1999 | |
B109755
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Berg v. MTC Electronic Technologies
Stay of Los Angeles shareholder suit is proper based on pending litigation in New York. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 1999 | |
B113661
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State of California v. Superior Court (Woosley)
Class in class action suit against DMV is limited to persons who file timely claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 1999 |