California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
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BOWMAN v. WYATT
Sep 27, 2010
A modification decision.
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PEOPLE v. WONG
Sep 27, 2010
The story of Leland Wong (Wong) is one of graft and hubris. Wrongly believing he could get away with lying, cheating and stealing, he ended up convicted of multiple crimes, including embezzling money (Pen. Code, § 487, subd. (a)),[1] accepting a bribe <br /> (§ 68); actin…
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BOOKOUT v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sep 27, 2010
Plaintiff brought this action against a number of public entities and a railroad claiming the defendants caused his property to flood when it rained. The complaint alleged inverse condemnation and tort causes of action. The inverse condemnation cause of action was tried to the co…
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In re the Marriage of XIA GUO and XIAO HUA SUN.
Sep 27, 2010
The superior court entered a judgment nullifying the marriage of appellant Xiao Hua Sun and respondent Xia Guo on the ground that Sun was married to another woman when he purportedly married Guo. The court also denied Sun's claim that he was Guo's putative spouse pursuant…
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AVEDON v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sep 27, 2010
Property owners whose homes were destroyed or damaged in the 2007 Corral Canyon fire sued the State of California on theories of dangerous condition of public property and nuisance. The trial court sustained the State of California's demurrer without leave to amend and dismis…
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GREAT LAKES CONSTRUCTION v. BURMAN
Sep 27, 2010
Attorneys who jointly represent clients in the same action owe a duty of undivided loyalty to each of their clients and are subject to disqualification if an unwaivable conflict exists arising from the joint representation. We address whether a non-client may enforce this duty of…
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SACRAMENTO SUNCREEK APARTMENTS v. CAMBRIDGE ADVANTAGED PROPERTIES Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
California's long-arm statute permits the exercise of personal jurisdiction â€
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SACRAMENTO SUNCREEK APARTMENTS v. CAMBRIDGE ADVANTAGED PROPERTIES Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
California's long-arm statute permits the exercise of personal jurisdiction â€
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KIRBY v. IMMOOS FIRE PROTECTION Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
This appeal challenges an award of attorney's fees to an employer who successfully defended against allegations of labor law violations brought by two former employees. Appellants Anthony Kirby and Rick Leech, Jr. (collectively Kirby) sued respondent Immoos Fire Protection, I…
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KIRBY v. IMMOOS FIRE PROTECTION Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
This appeal challenges an award of attorney's fees to an employer who successfully defended against allegations of labor law violations brought by two former employees. Appellants Anthony Kirby and Rick Leech, Jr. (collectively Kirby) sued respondent Immoos Fire Protection, I…
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In re A. G., Part-i
Sep 27, 2010
The People alleged in an amended petition that A. G., a minor, came within the juvenile court jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code[1] section 602 because she violated Vehicle Code sections 23136, subdivision (a), and 22349, subdivision (a), and the curfew provisions c…
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In re A. G., Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
The People alleged in an amended petition that A. G., a minor, came within the juvenile court jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code[1] section 602 because she violated Vehicle Code sections 23136, subdivision (a), and 22349, subdivision (a), and the curfew provisions c…
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PEOPLE v. BUSSER
Sep 27, 2010
Scott Busser appeals an order requiring him to pay restitution to his insurance carrier after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor hit and run (Veh. Code, § 20002, subd. (a)) and presenting a materially false statement to his insurance company (Pen. Code,[1] § 550, subd. (b)(1)), a…
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PINNACLE MUSEUM TOWER ASSOCIATION v. PINNACLE MARKET DEVELOPMENT (US), LLC PartI
Sep 27, 2010
A homeowners association filed a construction defect action against the developer of a condominium project on its own behalf and as a representative of its members for damage to common areas, property owned by the association, and property owned by individual members. We conclude…
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PINNACLE MUSEUM TOWER ASSOCIATION v. PINNACLE MARKET DEVELOPMENT (US), LLCPartII
Sep 27, 2010
A homeowners association filed a construction defect action against the developer of a condominium project on its own behalf and as a representative of its members for damage to common areas, property owned by the association, and property owned by individual members. We conclude…
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CHAPALA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION v. STANTON Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants and appellants Thomas Stanton and Donna Stanton replaced two windows in their condominium with "sandtone" colored windows after the condominium association, Chapala Management Corporation (Association), had denied their application for those improvements on gro…
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CHAPALA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION v. STANTON Part-II
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants and appellants Thomas Stanton and Donna Stanton replaced two windows in their condominium with "sandtone" colored windows after the condominium association, Chapala Management Corporation (Association), had denied their application for those improvements on gro…
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CHAPALA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION v. STANTON Part-III
Sep 27, 2010
Defendants and appellants Thomas Stanton and Donna Stanton replaced two windows in their condominium with "sandtone" colored windows after the condominium association, Chapala Management Corporation (Association), had denied their application for those improvements on gro…
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In re SKYLER H., Part-I
Sep 27, 2010
Jennifer H. appeals orders terminating parental rights under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. She also appeals an order summarily denying her petition for modification under section 388. Jennifer asserts the court did not comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 …
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PEOPLE v. ALVARADO
Sep 27, 2010
Defendant Fidencio Carillo Alvarado appeals from judgment entered following jury convictions for attempted lewd act on a child under 14 years old (Pen. Code, §§ 664, 288, subd. (a)[1]; count 1); attempted dissuading of a witness (§ 136.1, subd. (b)(1); count 2); and misdemeano…