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California First District Court of Appeals affirms ruling in insurance case
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California First District Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court's summary judgment, but reversed the fee award in an excess insurance liability case.
Appellate attorney notes complaint limits backed by Third District Court of Appeals
SACRAMENTO – Attorney Dorothy Easley said a recent Third District Court of Appeals decision recognized that courts cannot go outside the allegations of a complaint.
California appeals court uphold's ruling in deadly Walnut Creek blast
SAN FRANCISCO -- Finding an insurers policy professional services barred coverage for underlying claims in a fatal pipeline explosion, the California First District Court of Appeal has affirmed a trial court's ruling in favor of an excess insurer.
California Second District Court of Appeal reverses lower court's decision in dispute between landlord and tenant
A Superior Court ruling has been reversed by The California Second District Court of Appeal, who is demanding an authorized arbitration between a battling landlord and tenant.
California First District Court of Appeal upholds decision in inheritance dispute
An appeals court won't award an additional three years of back-owed rent in a dispute between two sisters over an inherited house, according to a ruling released on July 17.
California First District Court of Appeal rules in favor of surviving spouse
The California First District Court of Appeal recently reversed a trial court ruling that denied an ex-wife the title of "surviving spouse" regarding her late husband’s pension.
California First District Court of Appeal reverses lower court decision on rental property insurance coverage
The California First District Court of Appeal recently reversed a lower court’s rule that Pacific Specialty Insurance Company was permitted to rescind a rental property liability coverage based on the insured's alleged material misrepresentations on the paperwork.
San Diego Water Authority discusses ruling in dispute with Metropolitan Water District
Dennis Cushman, assistant general manager of the San Diego Water Authority, recently told the Northern California Record that the most fundamental issue at stake in the authority's dispute with the Metropolitan Water District is whether it must limit the rates it charges for service.
The California First District Court of Appeal rules that Cinema West theater is public works
The California First District Court of Appeal recently ruled that the construction of a movie theater in Hesperia was a "public works" according to the state's minimum wage law.
California Sixth District Court of Appeal rules in family feud over sale of property
&&& A trial court’s denial for a plaintiff’s request to partition by sale a family-owned piece of property has been affirmed.
California First District Court of Appeal rules in favor of Grist Creek Aggregates LLC in dispute over tie vote
A district hearing board’s vote resulting in the denial of the administrative appeal is now subject to judicial review.
California First District Court of Appeal reversed decision in employee compensation dispute
A California appeals court recently reversed a trial court’s decision to award an employee damages for unpaid labor instead of issuing a judgement for breach of contract and violations of federal and state labor laws.
Appeals court clears Wells Fargo of elder abuse charge
A California appeals court recently affirmed that a major bank did not did not commit elder abuse when selling off the appellant's property.
San Jose city attorney says recent ruling important for 'future growth' of city's airport
Richard Doyle, city attorney for the City of San Jose, said Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has seen a dramatic increase in international flights, which is exactly why a recent ruling makes the facility’s future expansion less cloudy.
California First District Court of Appeal reverses decision in water transport dispute
A California appeals court recently reversed a lower court's ruling that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California overcharged the San Diego County Water Authority for water transport charges.
Appeal court rules Tucker Ellis LLP does not need permission to release former attorney's documents
A California appeals court recently ruled in favor of a law firm in a dispute with a former employee over documents he composed during his employment.
Appeals court rules in favor of Rossdale Group LLC in malicious prosecution suit
The California Sixth District Court of Appeal recently reversed a trial court's decision in a malicious prosecution lawsuit.
Attorney says conservator in one-day marriage annulment case sought to 'protect his mother'
Attorney Peter Walzer has handled conservatorship cases in the past and said a recent ruling shows the significance of legally stepping in for an aging loved one when needed.
Appeals court partially reverses decision in dispute over expansion of San Jose International Airport
A California appeals court partially reversed a trial court’s decision in a dispute over a plan to expand aviation facilities at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
California Sixth District Court of Appeal nullifies one-day marriage between conserved woman and guardian
A one-day marriage has been nullified between a conserved woman and her guardian.