WELLS FARGO BANK NA VS JAIME JONES

2025CLCL036917: WELLS FARGO BANK NA VS JAIME JONES 07/02/2026 in Department 20 Motion for Summary Judgment

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Motion: Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.’s (“Plaintiff”) Motion for Summary Judgment

Tentative: Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. The Court finds that there is no triable issue as to any material fact and that Plaintiff is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The Court also grants the motion, in its discretion, based on Defendant Jaime Jones’ (“Defendant”) failure to comply with Code of Civil Procedure section 437c, subdivision (b)(3). Defendant has failed to establish good cause for a continuance of the hearing.

Plaintiff shall give notice.

Background

On January 3, 2025, Plaintiff filed this complaint against Defendant asserting causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) breach of implied contract. Plaintiff alleges that pursuant to the parties’ agreement, it extended a line of credit and issued a credit card to Defendant and Defendant incurred charges, paid charges, ceased paying his charges, and now owes Plaintiff a balance of $25,223.15. Defendant’s default entered June 11, 2025, was set aside on December 10, 2025 and his answer was filed that same date.

On March 4, 2026, Plaintiff filed its motion for summary judgment accompanied by a separate statement of undisputed material facts, a declaration from a representative of Plaintiff and evidence

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