Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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99-0085
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Franz v. Rice (Estate of Nelson)
Recession or reformation of sale contract not required when party assumed risk of mistake. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 6, 2000 | |
B133614
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Kotlar v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
Commercial insurer is required to notify all insureds of policy cancellation or continue coverage even in absence of premium payments. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
B132500
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Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital v. Blue Cross of California
Hospital must submit to arbitration with insurance company as required by service agreement even though dispute involves tort claims. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
99-1341
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US Energy Corp. v. Nukem Inc.
Order |
Contracts |
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Oct. 24, 2000 | |
00-5007
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Dunlop Tire Corp. v. I.M.E. of Miami Inc.
Order |
Contracts |
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Oct. 17, 2000 | |
98-0354
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Childress Buick Co. v. O'Connell
Buyer who possessed vehicle but failed to obtain credit approval was not owner of vehicle at time of accident. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 8, 2000 | |
A087296
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Cariveau v. Halferty
Nondisclosure clause violating public policy and 1934 Securities and Exchange Act is unenforceable. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 3, 2000 | |
B130412
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R.P. Richards Inc. v. Chartered Construction Corp.
Subcontractor entitled to attorney fees in cause of action against contractor's surety released by settlement agreement between contractor and subcontractor. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 3, 2000 | |
00-0054
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State v. Honorable Michael O. Wilkinson
Unlicensed contractor is not obligated to pay restitution to homeowners because losses were attributable to shoddy work, not failure to obtain license. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 26, 2000 | |
B088215
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Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid late charge or forfeiture. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 21, 2000 | |
S076239
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Moore v. First Bank of San Luis Obispo
Arbitrators don't exceed their power, even when their decisions erroneously ignore contractually agreed upon terms. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 21, 2000 | |
S077220
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Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
Arbitration for trademark dilution action isn't available where remedy sought is injunctive relief. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 21, 2000 | |
99-1147
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Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Farm Credit Bank of Wichita
Language of contracts may allow oil company to deduct costs of transporting gas from royalty payments. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 20, 2000 | |
B117998
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Moore v. First Bank
Arbitrators do not exceed their power, even when their decisions erroneously ignore contractually agreed upon terms. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 20, 2000 | |
H018270
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Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
Arbitration for trademark dilution action isn't available where remedy sought is injunctive relief. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 20, 2000 | |
00-0054
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State v. Honorable Michael O. Wilkinson
Unlicensed contractor is not obligated to pay restitution to homeowners because losses were attributable to shoddy work, not failure to obtain license. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 19, 2000 | |
99SC268
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Ad Two Inc. v. City and County of Denver
Court upholds hearing officer's interpretation of contract and refuses to use hypertechnical reading that would defeat parties' intent. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 19, 2000 | |
99-55004
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Cable & Computer Technology Inc. v. Lockheed Sanders Inc.
Summary judgment is not proper when genuine issue of material fact exists as to whether there is enforceable oral agreement between parties. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 25, 2000 | |
A087866
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Dunkin v. Boskey
Unmarried father's parental rights to child born out of artificial insemination cannot be terminated by mother on grounds of promissory estoppel. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 18, 2000 | |
99-5137
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Thrifty Rent-A-Car System v. Best Leasing, Inc.
Order |
Contracts |
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Aug. 15, 2000 | |
98-2233
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Heuser v. Kephart
City attorney's offer to recommend city council approve a contract not sufficient consideration to bind consumers to a settlement agreement. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 8, 2000 | |
99-2072, 99-2095, 99-2339 and 99-2357
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Mimaco v. Maison Faurie Antiquities
Order |
Contracts |
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Aug. 8, 2000 | |
98-17387
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Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. v. FMS Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co.
Carriers of foreign goods lost or stolen in transport are liable for property's market value at destination had it arrived safely. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B125182
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Berman v. Health Net
Health Maintenance Organization waives right to compel arbitration where extensive discovery prejudices opposing party |
Contracts |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B115766
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Rakestraw v. California Physicians' Service
Private health care contract requiring copayment for inpatient pregnancy services doesn't violate statute prohibiting use of copayments because of sex. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B125295
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Duggal v. Future Telcom Inc.
Contract is unenforceable under filed-rate doctrine if terms deviate from schedule filed with FCC. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D028673
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Collins Development Company v. D.J. Plastering, Inc.
Subcontractor sued for indemnity has right for jury to hear portion of claim allocating liability between itself and other subcontractors. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B133888
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Cerritos Valley Bank v. Stirling
Guarantor's predefault waiver of notice of collateral sale is void. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
99-5218
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Maule v. Sooner Truck Sales
Order |
Contracts |
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Aug. 2, 2000 | |
99-35189
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Portland General Electric Company v. HA U.S. Bank Trust National Association
Oregon law, not Federal Arbitration Act, governs challenge to final appraisal decision issued pursuant to commercial contract which specified state law as controlling. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 24, 2000 |