CAPITAL ONE NA vs WHITNEY E SMITH

2024CLCL029610: CAPITAL ONE NA vs WHITNEY E SMITH 08/18/2026 in Department 20 Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment Under Terms of Stipulated Settlement

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Motion: Plaintiff’s Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment Under Terms of Stipulated Settlement

Tentative: The Court intends to rule as follows: Plaintiff’s Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED (Evid. Code § 452, subd. (c).) Plaintiff’s Motion To Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment Under Terms of Stipulated Settlement is GRANTED. The dismissal entered on January 2, 2025, is vacated.

Pursuant to the Stipulation Agreement Jurisdiction Retained Under Code of Civil Procedure §664.6, and evidence of Defendant’s default (Sherrill Dec. ¶¶ 2-7), the Court enters judgment in favor of Plaintiff in the principal sum of $6,063.00, and court costs in the sum of $583.61 for a total judgment of $6,646.61.

Plaintiff shall provide notice.

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