Motion: Set Aside Default/Judgment
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Department 12 Honorable Nahal Iravani-Sani, Presiding Courtroom Clerk, Ryan Nguyen 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Telephone: (408) 882-2230
DATE: 06/24/2026 TIME: 9:00 and 9:01 A.M.
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Movant to e-file Form MC-053 within 2 days of the hearing. Movant shall give notice to Plaintiff within 2 days of the date of the hearing, including the following: Plaintiff must appear at the Further Case Management Conference (to be scheduled) in Department 12. * Counsel to appear for scheduling*
Calendar Line 1 Case Name: Plaza Services LLC v. George Berry Case No.: 24CV428612
Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment for lack of service
The Court file reflects a facially valid proof of substituted service on July 25, 2024 at 4:55 p.m. at Defendant’s residence on Sequoia Drive in Gilroy, California. A signed proof of service creates a rebuttable presumption that service was properly effected. Defendant bears the burden to present admissible evidence establishing lack of valid service. Defendant has not met his burden to rebut that presumption.
Defendant's motion argues that front door surveillance footage exists showing improper service (to be provided upon request.) No declaration regarding details provided. Unsubmitted evidence is insufficient to rebut the presumption of proper service. The Court does not consider evidence referenced in a motion but not submitted. The Court declines to continue the hearing sua sponte to permit supplementation of the evidentiary record based solely on assertions that additional evidence may exist.
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The Court further notes that Defendant did not file proof of service of the motion itself. While this defect is not jurisdictional, it reflects noncompliance with the procedural requirements governing noticed motions and further supports denial of relief on the current record.
Accordingly, Defendant’s motion to set aside default judgment is DENIED.
The Court will prepare the Order.
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