DOWLING, TERESA v. DMV
Petitioner’s Petition for Writ of Mandate
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PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR APRIL 30, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.
First, plaintiff has not included an affidavit with their motion that details “what application was made before, when and to what judge, what order or decisions were made, and what new or different facts, circumstances, or law are claimed to be shown.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 1008, subd. (a).)
Second, plaintiff has not presented any new or different facts, circumstances, or law that warrants reconsideration of the court’s order.
Accordingly, plaintiff’s motion is denied.
16. S-CV-0056872 DOWLING, TERESA v. DMV
If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on May 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.
Petitioner’s Petition for Writ of Mandate
Petitioner’s petition for writ of mandate is continued to June 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. Petitioner shall serve the writ on respondent in the same manner as a summons in a civil action and file proof of service on respondent on or before May 26, 2026. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 1088.5, 1094.5, 1096.)
PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings
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