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Category Archives: Sanctions Law News
Law Firm Sanctioned For Frivolous Appeal.
The appellate court stated: “Attorney Defendants have misrepresented the record and ignored established case law without explanation or justification.” In its disposition, the appellate court further stated: “As sanctions for a frivolous appeal, Attorney Defendants shall pay Kendall the amount of … Continue reading
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Board Of Psychology Imposed Discipline On A Psychologist–So You’ll Need To Be Monitored Doctor.
When the Board of Psychology imposed discipline on a psychologist, the trial court denied the doctor’s writ petition. The psychologist acted as a special master in a family law proceeding in California and testified in a family law proceeding in Florida. … Continue reading
Posted in Administrative Law News, Appellate Law News, Family Law News, Legal News, Sanctions Law News
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Sanctions Order Reversed After Grant Of Summary Judgment Affirmed.
Plaintiff, a corporation, propounded special interrogatories to defendant. Defendant did not provide answers because it contended plaintiff, as a suspended corporation, lacked the capacity to prosecute the action. The trial court agreed and awarded monetary sanctions to defendant. Subsequently, the … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Corporate Law News, Damages Law News, Discovery Law News, Legal News, Sanctions Law News
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Attorney Fees May Be Properly Awarded Under CRC § 2.30.
A party failed to inform the court the case was automatically stayed due to a filing for bankruptcy. The trial court declared a mistrial, dismissed the jury, conducted a sanctions hearing and awarded $81,461.13 in sanctions. The appellate court affirmed … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Attorney's Fees News, Legal News, Procedural Law News, Sanctions Law News
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How Do You Spell C-I-V-I-L-I-T-Y?
One party asked for documents in March, 2007. The other party provided only objections to the discovery request. The court ordered production. A year and a half later, 30,600 documents were produced. Alas, entire categories of requested documents were withheld. … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Discovery Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News, Sanctions Law News
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Same Business, Different Name.
Investor provided $75,000 toward investment and was to receive 100 percent of the net cash receipts until his investment was recouped. Unbeknownst to him, the company formed another company doing the same kind of business under a different name. The … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Law News, Business Law News, Contract Law News, Corporate Law News, Damages Law News, Legal News, Sanctions Law News, Trial Law News
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Unsettled Issue Provided Justification For Opposing A Motion; Sanctions Against Client And Lawyer Reversed.
A deponent’s wife was sued for allegedly causing severe personal injuries when she struck a woman on a bicycle while she was driving her car. In separate criminal proceedings, the deponent’s wife pled guilty to felony driving under the influence … Continue reading
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