Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G015482
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Surgin Surgical Instrumentation Inc. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Large punitive damage default judgment cannot stand where defendant wasn't given notice of amount sought. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
A074676
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North Oakland Medical Clinic v. Rogers
Requests for prejudgment interest must be made by motion prior to judgment or in form of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 12, 1999 | |
97-55293
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Slaven v. American Trading Transportation Co. Inc.
Party that unconditionally stipulates to settlement and entry of judgment may not appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
C025611
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Bunnell v. Dept. of Corrections
State tolling statute doesn't extend time for claiming violation of federal wiretapping law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
B119380
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Universal City Nissan Inc. v. Superior Court (Magdamo)
Superior court considering small claims appeal may grant affirmative relief to counterclaimant-appellant. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
97-1909
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Murphy Brothers Inc. v. Michetti Pipe Stringing Inc.
Mere receipt of complaint, without formal service, doesn't trigger named defendant's time to remove. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 8, 1999 | |
97-0448
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Southern California Edison Company v. Peabody Western Coal Company
Order compelling arbitration isn't a final judgment and therefore not appealable, but party has several potential remedies. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 7, 1999 | |
97-35274
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Snodgrass v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court shouldn't remand or decline to consider declaratory relief claim if it has jurisdiction over other claims. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
C026578
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Townzen v. County of El Dorado
Civil defendants filing first responsive paper jointly must each pay $182 filing fee. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 5, 1999 | |
G018434
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Lokeijak v. City of Irvine
Local court 'policy' discouraging motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication of issues is invalid. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
98-0734
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Student Loan Marketing Association v. Hanes
Res judicata bars claim on cross-complaint where summary judgment has already been granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
98-1165
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The Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Cubic Defense Systems, Inc.
A federal district court has limited discretion when reviewing a foreign arbitration award and typically, must confirm. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
A076425
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Lechler v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrepancy between deposition testimony and declaration in opposition to summary judgment is credibility issue for jury. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
A078967
|
Block v. Major League Baseball
Common questions don't predominate in purported class action by pre-1947 major league baseball players. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
96-15261
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Gemini Capital Group Inc. v. Yap Fishing Corp.
Court may dismiss in favor of foreign forum notwithstanding parties' agreement to arbitrate in Hawaii. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
98-93
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Rubin v. United States
Equities don't favor stay of order compelling Secret Service agents to testify before grand jury. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
B102770
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Stafford v. Sipper
Party entitled to reasonable attorney fees under contract is limited to amount actually paid to attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
96-15043
|
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. 2, 1999 | |
B116366
|
CrossTalk Productions Inc. v. Jacobson
Demurrer on grounds of unclean hands depends on issues of fact and must be overruled. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
G018024
|
Pacific Trends Lamp & Lighting Products Inc. v. J. White Inc.
Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
H016704
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Sabek Inc. v. Engelhard Corp.
Direct estoppel bars service of amended complaint on party that already obtained ruling of no personal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
G018024
|
Pacific Trends Lamp and Lighting Products, Inc. v. J. White, Inc.
Orange County court rule imposing sanctions conflicts with statutory requirements of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
B114612
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Rochin v. Johnson
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 1, 1999 | |
D029526
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McMillin Development Inc. v. Home Buyers Warranty
Concurrent arbitration and appeal doesn't stay appellate proceedings unless issue was raised at trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 1, 1999 | |
97-16449
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Hodgers-Durgin v. Lopez
Hispanic appearing motorists stopped by Border Patrol without reasonable suspicion, meets class certification requirements. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-55780
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U.S. v. Vaz Ayres
Contempt fine isn't appropriate when IRS delay frustrates attempt to comply with court order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C028694
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State Farm Fire & Casualty Company v. Pietak
Party is entitled to relief when failure to file compulsory cross-complaint is due to attorney's reasonable mistake. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
C030655 and C030654
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People v. One 1984
Court has discretion to return vehicle impounded for driving without a valid license when statute provides that vehicles are "subject to" forfeiture. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 | |
B111152
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Justin Malovec, a Minor
Trial courts may not, on its own, initiate monetary sanctions against plaintiff for pursuing a claim after summary judgment is awarded to defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
97-16046
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Doherty v. Wireless Broadcasting Systems of Sacramento Inc.
Person liable for violating Communications Act may not seek indemnity from third party. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 1999 |