BARBARA ELLEN JONES ET AL VS. 1925 LEAVENWORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ET AL

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Monday, April 20, 2026, Line 4.

2 - Plaintiffs Barbara Ellen Jones and Hannah LaPorte Jones's motion to exclude Defendants 1925 Leavenworth Homeowners' Association, et al.'s expert witnesses Randall S. Stout and Peter Kaminski is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

Plaintiffs failed to attach and file a memorandum of points and authorities to support their motion. The court cannot make its determination based on the notice of motion, the Jones declaration, and the exhibits alone. (See California Rules of Court rule 3.1113.) Although Defendants responded to the motion on the merits, Plaintiffs failed to meet their initial burden explaining why this motion should be granted in the first place.

Issues regarding witness testimony may be addressed to the trial judge by proper vehicle (e.g., motion in limine). Monetary sanctions are denied. Defendants are ordered to prepare a proposed order consistent with the above and email it to contestdept302tr@sftc.org prior to the time set for hearing.

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