DISCOVER BANK v. KNEDEL, SCOTT

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR MAY 7, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

These are the tentative rulings for the THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026, at 8:30 A.M., civil law and motion calendar. The tentative ruling will be the court’s final ruling unless notice of appearance and request for oral argument are given to all parties and the court by 4:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026. Notice of request for argument to the court must be made by calling (916) 408- 6481. Requests for oral argument made by any other method will not be accepted. Prevailing parties are required to submit orders after hearing to the court within 10 court days of the scheduled hearing date and approval as to form by opposing counsel. Court reporters are not provided by the court. Parties may provide a court reporter at their own expense.

NOTE: REMOTE APPEARANCES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR CIVIL LAW AND MOTION MATTERS. (PLACER COURT LOCAL RULE 10.24.) More information is available at the court’s website: www.placer.courts.ca.gov.

Except as otherwise noted, these tentative rulings are issued by THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in DEPARTMENT 3 located at the Historic Auburn Courthouse, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, California.

1. M-CV-0091838 DISCOVER BANK v. KNEDEL, SCOTT

Plaintiff’s Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment Under Terms of Stipulated Settlement

Plaintiff’s unopposed motion is granted. (Code Civ. Proc., § 664.6.) The dismissal entered by the court on January 12, 2026, is vacated. Judgment shall be entered in favor of plaintiff and against defendant in the principal amount of $7,851.35, plus court costs in the amount of $296.02, for a total judgment entered of $8,147.37.

2. M-CV-0096906 ALESSANDRI, ERNEST v. CHASTAIN, CHRISTY

Defendant’s Demurrer to Complaint for Unlawful Detainer

Defendant demurs to plaintiff’s verified complaint on the grounds the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the complaint is uncertain, and does not allege facts sufficient to state an unlawful detainer cause of action. A demurrer tests the legal

PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings