Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97CA1706
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Sharma v. Vigil
Trial court entitled to hold evidentiary hearing to determine merits of motion for new trial. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 1998 | |
97-3389
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In re Grand Jury Proceedings
Corporate officer can try to show attorney-client privilege when communications deal with personal liability. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 1998 | |
97-8065
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Habernehl v. Potter
Federal court sitting in diversity jurisdiction, must apply state statute of limitations period to suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 1998 | |
97-0519
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Schwartz v. Arizona Primary Care Physicians
Arizona's savings statutes give a party an absolute right to refile a case, if it's dismissed for insufficiency of process. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 26, 1998 | |
97-1217
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Tucker
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 17, 1998 | |
97-0015
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Anserv Insurance Services Inc. v. Albrecht (King)
Two volume, 425-page complaint violates rule requiring 'short and plain statement of case.' |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 1998 | |
97-4140
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Reliance Insurance Co. v. Mast Construction Co.
Restraining order enjoining use of bank accounts is valid although accounts aren't specifically listed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 3, 1998 | |
B117928
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Regency Health Services Inc. v. Superior Court (Settles)
Guardian ad litem has duty and authority to verify interrogatory responses on behalf of incompetent plaintiff. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 1998 | |
B105314
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Baumohl v. FHP Inc.
Absent stipulation, court may not delegate motions for summary adjudication to referee. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 1998 | |
96-5168
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Smith v. Rogers Galvanizing Co.
No abuse of discretion where court reopened case on issue of damages and attorneys' fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 23, 1998 | |
97-0415
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Farmers Insurance Co. v. Tallsalt
Party that wins judgment on appeal from zero arbitration award avoids other party's costs and fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 22, 1998 | |
97-0394
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Sheppard v. Crow-Barker-Paul No.1 Limited Partnership
Proposed jury instruction involving building code is improper where standard is set by statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 1998 | |
D021836
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Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act does not expressly preclude award of costs to prevailing defendants. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 13, 1998 | |
97CA0416
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Universal Resources Corporations v. Ledford
If a predecessor in interest was a nominal party in the prior litigation, then res judicata doesn't bar the claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1998 | |
97-6343
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Okland Oil Company v. Conoco Inc.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1998 | |
97-4005
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Hassan v. Allen
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 8, 1998 | |
97-3022, 97-3041 and 97-3042
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OMI Holdings Inc. v. Royal Insurance Co. of Canada
Despite minimum contacts, exercise of personal jurisdiction over foreign insurers is improper. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 1998 | |
97-0015
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Anserv Insurance Services Inc. v. Albrecht (King)
Two volume, 425-page complaint violates rule requiring 'short and plain statement of case.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 2, 1998 | |
97-6145
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Pindus v. Fleming
Restrictions on the manner in which pleadings re filed in a complex class action are in court's discretion. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 25, 1998 | |
97SC317
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Bohrer v. DeHart
Error on special verdict forms is harmless where evidence shows jury apportioned fault correctly. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 1998 | |
97-1316
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Double v. United States of America
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 1998 | |
97-3350
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Rodrock v. Foulston
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 1998 | |
97-0484
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DeLoach v. Alfred (Hamblin)
Absent exceptional circumstances, a forum state should apply its own statute of limitations. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 1998 | |
97CA0559
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Hoyman v. Coffin
Statutory limitation on wage garnishment doesn't apply where debtor conceals assets. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 1998 | |
97-7144
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Robbalaa v. United States of America
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 12, 1998 | |
98-6026
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The Reynold and Reynolds Company v. Eaves
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 11, 1998 | |
96-5113, 96-5114 and 96-5115
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Dalrymple v. Grand River Dam Authority
Appellate court can't review remand order if district court's decision is based on subject matter jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 1998 | |
A073496
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La Galleria Condominium Owners' Assoc. v. Wells Fargo Bank N. A.
Award of attorney fees to defendant as prevailing party after plaintiff's voluntary dismissal is error. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 1998 | |
98-6030
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Lanier v. American Consumer Products Inc.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 1998 | |
97-0457
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Desert Wide Cabling & Installation Inc. v. Wells Fargo & Co.
Court has no jurisdiction to attach account in out-of-state branch of interstate bank. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 21, 1998 |