Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-1086
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Elsaas v. County of Placer
District court doesn't have jurisdiction over wrongful termination case brought by county employees where there is no diversity or pendent party jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 29, 1999 | |
G019479
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Sy First Family Limited Partnership v. Cheung
Although stipulation uses the term 'reference' in its title, parties' conduct supports finding for arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 28, 1999 | |
97-55642 and 97-55650
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U.S. v. Real Property Known as 22249 Dolorosa Street, Woodland Hills, CA
Civil forfeiture claimant, who withdraws claim after adverse probable cause hearing, retains standing on appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-8021
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Bear Lodge Multiple Use Association v. Babbitt
Rock climbers lack standing to challenge federal management plan for climbing area. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | |
D028559
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Gordon v. Law Offices of Aguirre & Meyer
Equitable tolling doesn't apply to limitations period for legal malpractice action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 1999 | |
G023218
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Washington Mutual Bank v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Briseno)
Certification of nationwide class proper despite choice of law clause in each class member's security instrument. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 1999 | |
C028749
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Jahr v. Casebeer
Form agreement requiring employees to submit to binding arbitration to resolve employment disputes is unenforceable where employer has unlimited judicial redress. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 1999 | |
C029573
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Hu v. Silgan Containers Corp.
Dismissal for failure to pay filing fee is proper where elements for equitable tolling cannot be alleged. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 1999 | |
S070590
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Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded at trial where expert witness declaration doesn't provide for notice of subject matter. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 1999 | |
B107774
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Whoop Inc. v. Dyno Productions Inc.
Referee proceeding is properly treated as arbitration and award is confirmed under arbitration statutes. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 1999 | |
B099918
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DeCuir v. County of Los Angeles
Mandamus is sole remedy for applicant aggrieved by civil service examination process. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 1999 | |
B090764
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Bell v. State of California
Juror's physical experiment intended to recreate arrest of plaintiff is prejudicial misconduct requiring new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
G022259
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Kim v. Superior Court (Palmco Corp.)
Original stipulation for temporary judge doesn't authorize court to appoint different judge without both parties' consent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
B090764
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Bell v. State of California
Juror's physical experiment intended to recreate arrest of plaintiff is prejudicial misconduct requiring new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
F031178
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Davidson v. Superior Court (City of Mendota)
Contempt order can't be issued against a petitioner where order is based on a settlement agreement petitioner never personally signed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 14, 1999 | |
97-1709
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Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael
'Gatekeeping' obligation of evidentiary rule applies not just to 'scientific' testimony, but to all expert testimony. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
G016225
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Norco Delivery Service Inc. v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Inc.
Court approving good faith settlement may dismiss 'direct' claims that are artfully pleaded claims for indemnity or contribution. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
97-1499
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Rivers v. The Walt Disney Company
Staying proceedings in class action pending outcome of motion to consolidate serves judicial economy interests. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
B113263
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Glasser v. Glasser
Appeal is dismissed as untimely based on trial court's finding regarding date of service of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
96-55725 and 96-55860
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Barber v. Miller
Rule 11 sanctions can't be imposed where action was dismissed before sanctions were sought. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A081100
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Kennedy v. Superior Court (Lucky Stores Inc.)
Party submitting to medical examination is entitled to report of examination and may depose examining physician. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A074676
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North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
Requests for prejudgment interest must be made prior to judgment and filed within time to file for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A079271
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Gatton v. A.P Green Services Inc.
Deposition testimony that is inadmissible hearsay doesn't create triable issue of fact defeating summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
96-15043, 96-15044, 96-16027 and 96-16076
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Hanlon v. Chrysler Corp.
Class representative in state class action can't opt whole state out of federal class action without individuals' consent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 13, 1999 | |
A074676
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North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
Requests for prejudgment interest must be made prior to judgment and filed within time to file for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
C026761 and C027026
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Molen v. Friedman
Well pleaded complaint doctrine doesn't apply to collateral attack upon complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
B103661
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Lazarus v. Titmus
Motion to compel arbitration is properly denied where no evidence of party's consent to arbitration exists. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
G021058
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Sierra Craft Inc. v. Magnum Enterprises Inc.
Local rule purporting to allow summary judgment in favor of non-moving party is void. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-16189
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Hercules Inc.
Scheduling order barring late-filed third party claims doesn't bar assertion of permissive claims in separate actions. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-55293
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Slaven v. American Trading Transportation Co.
Party that unconditionally stipulates to settlement and entry of judgment may not appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 |