LEONIDAS DE CASTRO VS. TUYET LE CHOI ET AL

Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for May 12, 2026. Line 1.

DEFENDANT BRIAN ZHU Notice Of Motion And Motion To Vacate Judgment is DENIED. Defendant failed to present any facts demonstrating that the Judgment taken against him was through his mistake or excusable neglect. (C.C.P. 473(b).)

Defendant's argument that he was confused by the "et al" designation is undermined by the fact that he filed an Answer to the Complaint and does not dispute that he received Notice of Time and Place of Trial that clearly stated that trial was set for January 26, 2026 and that "all parties MUST appear on the date of trial. Defendant fails to clearly explain why he did not inquire into the date on the Notice or why he failed to appear. =(501/CFH)

Parties may appear in-person, telephonically or via Zoom (Video - Webinar ID: 160 560 5023; Password: 172849; or Phone Dial in: (669) 254-5252; Webinar ID: 160 560 5023; Password: 172849).

Parties who intend to appear at the hearing must give notice to opposing parties and the court promptly, but no later than 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing unless the tentative ruling has specified that a hearing is required.

Notice of contesting a tentative ruling shall be provided by sending an email to the court to Department501ContestTR@sftc.org with a copy to all other parties stating, without argument, the portion(s) of the tentative ruling that the party contests. A party may not argue at the hearing if the opposing party is not so notified, and the opposing party does not appear. | |