Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Alton
Motion to set aside default
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Ruling
TENTATIVE RULINGS LAW & MOTION CALENDAR Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Courtroom 16 – Hon. Elliot L. Daum for Hon. Patrick M. Broderick 3035 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 200, Santa Rosa
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1. 24CV01213, Cavalry SPV I LLC as Assignee of Synchrony Bank v. Vasquez
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
2. 24CV06214, Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Alton
The motion is GRANTED. Alton’s default entered on January 28, 2025, is hereby set aside and vacated. Alton may file her proposed answer within 10 days of this order. Alton is directed to submit an updated order consistent with this court’s ruling.
3. 24CV06440, Landresse v. Blackpoint Management, Inc.
This matter is on calendar for the motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 377.31 to substitute in Debra Lee Graff (“Graff”) as the plaintiff in this action due to the death of plaintiff Deanne Landresse (“Landresse”) on February 6, 2026. CCP section 377.31 provides: “On motion after the death of a person who commenced an action or proceeding, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding that does not abate to be continued by the decedent's personal representative or, if none, by the decedent's successor in interest.” 1
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