Donaldson – Probate

Superior Court of the State of California County of Orange TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR DEPARTMENT CM08 Temporary Judge Catherine Evans

Date: 06/03/2026 Court Room Rules and Notices

# Case Name Tentative 1 Boctor – Trust; 30-2022-01297656

2 Donaldson – Probate; Motions to Compel (2)

Petitioner Darla Merritt’s unopposed Motion for an Order Compelling Eric Donaldson’s Responses to Inspection Demand, Set One (ROA 195) is GRANTED. Eric Donaldson is ORDERED to provide written responses, without objection, to Inspection Demands 1-15 and to produce all documents responsive to each of the requests within 30 days of this order. Petitioner’s request for sanctions in connection with the motion is GRANTED in the amount of $1,547.50 (2.5 hours at $595 per hour plus the $60 motion fee).

Petitioner Darla Merritt’s unopposed Motion for an Order Compelling Eric Donaldson’s Further Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One (ROA 191) is GRANTED. Eric Donaldson is ORDERED to provide further responses, without objection, to Form Interrogatory 17.1 (for responses to Requests for Admission Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, & Exhibit 1) and Form Interrogatory 50.1 within 30 days of this order. Petitioner’s request for sanctions in connection with the motion is GRANTED in the amount of $2,142.50 (3.5 hours at $595 per hour plus the $60 motion fee).

Moving party is directed to give notice.

3 Stuck – Trust; 30-2022-01271247

4 Zablan – Trust; 30-2019-01045409

5 Escarsega – Elder Motion to Compel Abuse; 30-2026-01554714