NATIONAL COLLEGIATE STUDENT LOAN v. ALDANA
Motion to Set Aside Default
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emotional distress) is solely economic, is entitled neither to punitive damages nor to a recovery for emotional distress." (Branch v. Homefed Bank (1992) 6 Cal. App. 4th 793, 799, 800.) Accordingly, Defendants' motion to strike general damages is DENIED. The motion to strike emotional distress damages is GRANTED with 20 days leave to amend. As to attorney's fees, Plaintiff fails to set forth a statutory or contractual basis for their recovery from Defendants. Accordingly, Defendants' motion to strike attorney's fees is GRANTED with 20 days leave to amend.
STUDENT LOAN v. ALDANA CASE NO.: VC065187 HEARING: 9/2/26 @ 9:30 AM #16 TENTATIVE ORDER On the Court's own motion, Pro Per Defendant MARTHA A ALDANA's Motion to Set Aside Default is CONTINUED September 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. SE-C. Clerk to give NOTICE. | Home -->)" -->
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