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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 Apr. 12, 1999
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 Apr. 12, 1999
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
Bunnell v. Dept. of Corrections
State tolling statute doesn't extend time for claiming violation of federal wiretapping law.
Civil Procedure Apr. 11, 1999
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
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 Apr. 8, 1999
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 Apr. 7, 1999
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 Apr. 5, 1999
Townzen v. County of El Dorado
Civil defendants filing first responsive paper jointly must each pay $182 filing fee.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 1999
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
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
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 Apr. 2, 1999
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
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
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 Apr. 2, 1999
Rubin v. United States
Equities don't favor stay of order compelling Secret Service agents to testify before grand jury.
Civil Procedure Apr. 2, 1999
Stafford v. Sipper
Party entitled to reasonable attorney fees under contract is limited to amount actually paid to attorney.
Civil Procedure Apr. 2, 1999
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 Apr. 2, 1999
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
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 Apr. 1, 1999
Sabek Inc. v. Engelhard Corp.
Direct estoppel bars service of amended complaint on party that already obtained ruling of no personal jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Apr. 1, 1999
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
Rochin v. Johnson
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void.
Civil Procedure Apr. 1, 1999
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
Hodgers-Durgin v. Lopez
Hispanic appearing motorists stopped by Border Patrol without reasonable suspicion, meets class certification requirements.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 1999
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
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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 Mar. 29, 1999
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
Doherty v. Wireless Broadcasting Systems of Sacramento Inc.
Person liable for violating Communications Act may not seek indemnity from third party.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 1999