SYNCHRONY BANK v. MALDONADO, JOE
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
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PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT FRIDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 1 COMMISSIONER CHRISTINE S. DEHR TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR AUGUST 21, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M.
2. M-CV-0092855 SYNCHRONY BANK v. MALDONADO, JOE
NOTE: If oral argument is requested in this case, it shall be heard on AUGUST 21, 2026 AT 1:00 P.M. in DEPARTMENT 1.
Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
The unopposed motion is granted.
A review of the complaint shows that there are sufficient factual allegations to support the single cause of action for open book account. A review of defendant’s answer shows there are insufficient factual allegations to constitute a defense to the complaint. Thusly, judgment on the pleadings is proper in this instance.
Judgment in the amount of $9,886.29 is entered against defendant Joe Maldonado as to the first cause of action for open book account. The total judgment amount includes principal of $9530.29 plus costs of $356.00.
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PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 1 Friday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings
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