MITCHELL vs SUMMIT FUNDING, INC, et al.
Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction; Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
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24CV002348: MITCHELL vs SUMMIT FUNDING, INC, et al. 08/03/2026 Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction in Department 8C
Tentative Ruling
NOTICE:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any oral arguments regarding this tentative ruling will be heard at 1:30 p.m. in Department 8C in the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse at 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA, the Hon. Richard C. Miadich presiding.
Any party who wishes to contest the tentative ruling below must:
(1) request a hearing by calling the Law and Motion Oral Argument Request Line for Department 8C at (916) 874-8380, by 4:00 p.m. the Court day before the noticed hearing date, and leave a voicemail message (a) identifying themselves as the party requesting oral argument; (b) indicating the specific matter/motion for which they are requesting oral argument; and (c) confirming that they have notified the opposing party of their intention to appear; and
(2) advise the opposing party of the location and time of hearing pursuant to Local Rule 1.06.
If a hearing is not requested by 4:00 p.m. on the Court day before the noticed hearing date, the tentative ruling will become the final order of the Court.
If a hearing is requested, the Court prefers in-person attendance by the parties. However, parties may appear by Zoom unless the Court specifically orders in-person attendance. Parties choosing to appear by Zoom are reminded, however, that a Zoom appearance is still a formal appearance before the Court. Parties appearing via Zoom should do so from a quiet location, free from undue distractions, and wear attire suitable for an in-person court appearance.
The parties may join the Zoom session for hearing on the tentative ruling by audio and/or video through the following link:
https://saccourt-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/16039062174
SIP Address:
16039062174@sip.zoomgov.com
(833) 568-8864
24CV002348: MITCHELL vs SUMMIT FUNDING, INC, et al. 08/03/2026 Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction in Department 8C
ID: 16039062174
Parties requesting services of a court reporter will need to arrange for private court reporter services at their own expense, pursuant to Government code §68086 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.956. Requirements for requesting a court reporter are listed in the Policy for Official Reporter Pro Tempore available on the Sacramento Superior Court website at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/court-reporters/docs/crtrp-6a.pdf. Parties may contact Court- Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore by utilizing the list of Court Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore available at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/court-reporters/docs/crtrp- 13.Pdf
A Stipulation and Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore (CV/E-206) is required to be signed by each party, the private court reporter, and the Judge prior to the hearing, if not using a reporter from the Courts Approved Official Reporter Pro Tempore list.
Once the form is signed it must be filed with the clerk. If a litigant has been granted a fee waiver and requests a court reporter, the party must submit a Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver (CV/E-211) and it must be filed with the clerk at least 10 days prior to the hearing or at the time the proceeding is scheduled if less than 10 days away. Once approved, the clerk will be forward the form to the Court Reporters Office and an official reporter will be provided.
TENTATIVE RULING
***NOTICE: EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2026, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED TO THE TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 500 G STREET SACRAMENTO, CA. ALL MOTIONS NOTICED FOR DEPARTMENT 28 WILL BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 8C OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE. ALL PAPERS FOR THIS DEPARTMENT MUST BE FILED AT THIS NEW LOCATION AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE HALL OF JUSTICE. ALL HEARINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THIS NEW LOCATION***
The hearing on the Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction (OSC) is CONTINUED to August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing on Plaintiffs Renewed Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint, filed on July 17, 2026 and currently set for hearing on September 23, 2026, is ADVANCED to August 26, 2026 so that it can be heard in conjunction with the OSC.
No further briefing is permitted on the OSC unless leave of court is first obtained. Opposition and reply papers with respect to the motion for leave to amend shall be due pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1005(b) based on the advanced hearing date.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
24CV002348: MITCHELL vs SUMMIT FUNDING, INC, et al. 08/03/2026 Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction in Department 8C
Plaintiff shall file and serve an amended notice for both the OSC and the motion for leave to amend by no later than August 3, 2026.
The temporary restraining order issued on June 23, 2026 shall remain in effect until the Court has adjudicated the OSC.
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