MEADORS vs JEFFRYES

26CV174849: MEADORS vs JEFFRYES 07/09/2026 Hearing on Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint filed by Raychelle Jeffryes (Defendant) CRS# 669127107761 in Department 23

Tentative Ruling - 07/07/2026 Ruben Sundeen

The Notice of Motion and Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint filed by Raychelle Jeffryes on 03/30/2026 is Denied.

The motion for leave to file a cross-complaint is DENIED without prejudice for lack of service. Defendant and cross-complainant Williams may re-file the motion with proper service. The Court further notes that the proposed cross-complaint appears to contain 50 pages of attachments, including photos and numerous screenshots. If Williams re-files the motion, the proposed cross-complaint should state the relevant facts “in ordinary and concise language.” (See Code Civ. Proc., § 425.10.)

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